Intel Core i7-660UM vs AMD Phenom II X4 975

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Intel Core i7-660UM CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD Phenom II X4 975
Intel Core i7-660UM AMD Phenom II X4 975

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-660UM and the AMD Phenom II X4 975 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core i7-660UM 2 core processor released in Q2/2010 with the AMD Phenom II X4 975 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2011.
Intel Core i7 (298) Family AMD Phenom II (52)
Intel Core i7 600 (3) CPU group AMD Phenom II - 800/900 (23)
1 Generation 4
Arrandale Architecture Deneb (K10)
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-660UM is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.33 GHz (2.40 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD Phenom II X4 975 clocks with 3.60 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.

Intel Core i7-660UM Characteristic AMD Phenom II X4 975
2 Cores 4
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? Yes
1.33 GHz Frequency 3.60 GHz
2.40 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Intel Core i7-660UM Characteristic AMD Phenom II X4 975
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

Intel HD Graphics Ironlake (Arrandale) GPU no iGPU
0.17 GHz GPU frequency --
0.50 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
5 GPU Generation --
45 nm Technology
0 Max. displays
12 Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
2 GB Max. GPU Memory --
10.1 DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A 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.

Intel HD Graphics Ironlake (Arrandale) GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to 8 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-660UM, while the AMD Phenom II X4 975 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled.

Intel Core i7-660UM Characteristic AMD Phenom II X4 975
DDR3-800 Memory DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
8 GB Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
12.8 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
No ECC No
4.00 MB L2 Cache --
-- L3 Cache 6.00 MB
2.0 PCIe version --
16 PCIe lanes --
8.0 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The Intel Core i7-660UM has a TDP of 18 W. The TDP of the AMD Phenom II X4 975 is 125 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Core i7-660UM Characteristic AMD Phenom II X4 975
18 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
105 °C Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-660UM has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of AMD Phenom II X4 975 is at 6.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 45 nm.

Intel Core i7-660UM Characteristic AMD Phenom II X4 975
32 nm Technology 45 nm
Monolithic Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
BGA 1288 Socket AM3
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
Yes AES-NI No
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q2/2010 Release date Q1/2011
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i7-660UM Intel Core i7-660UM
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Phenom II X4 975 AMD Phenom II X4 975
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz
478 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i7-660UM Intel Core i7-660UM
2C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Phenom II X4 975 AMD Phenom II X4 975
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz
1587 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Core i7-660UM Intel Core i7-660UM
2C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Phenom II X4 975 AMD Phenom II X4 975
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz
4631 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i7-660UM Intel Core i7-660UM
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Phenom II X4 975 AMD Phenom II X4 975
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz
94 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i7-660UM Intel Core i7-660UM
2C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Phenom II X4 975 AMD Phenom II X4 975
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz
362 (100%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core i7-660UM AMD Phenom II X4 975
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