Intel Core i7-2670QM | AMD A4-9120C | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-2670QM or AMD A4-9120C - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i7-2670QM has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.10 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-2670QM was released in Q4/2011. The AMD A4-9120C has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 8 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The AMD A4-9120C was released in Q1/2019. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD A (112) |
Intel Core i 2000M (46) | CPU group | AMD A4-9000 (2) |
2 | Generation | 6 |
Sandy Bridge H | Architecture | Stoney Ridge (Excavator) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-2670QM has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2670QM is 2.20 GHz (3.10 GHz) while the AMD A4-9120C has 2 CPU cores and 2 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD A4-9120C is at 1.60 GHz (2.40 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-2670QM | Characteristic | AMD A4-9120C |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.20 GHz | Frequency | 1.60 GHz |
3.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 2.40 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.00 GHz |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Core i7-2670QM or AMD A4-9120C has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU | AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge) |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.60 GHz |
1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | 7 |
32 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
12 | Compute units | 3 |
96 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
10.1 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU | AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-2670QM can use up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.3 GB/s. The AMD A4-9120C supports up to 8 GB of memory in 1 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 15.0 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-2670QM | Characteristic | AMD A4-9120C |
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR4-1866 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 15.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 8 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 7.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-2670QM is 45 W, while the AMD A4-9120C has a TDP of 6 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-2670QM | Characteristic | AMD A4-9120C |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 6 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-2670QM is manufactured in 32 nm and has 6.00 MB cache. The AMD A4-9120C is manufactured in 28 nm and has a 2.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-2670QM | Characteristic | AMD A4-9120C |
32 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
PGA 988 | Socket | FP4 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q4/2011 | Release date | Q1/2019 |
280 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-2670QM
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.10 GHz |
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AMD A4-9120C
AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge) @ 0.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2670QM
4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD A4-9120C
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2670QM
4C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD A4-9120C
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2670QM
4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD A4-9120C
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2670QM
4C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD A4-9120C
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2670QM
4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD A4-9120C
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2670QM
4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD A4-9120C
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-2670QM | AMD A4-9120C |
Unknown | Unknown |