Intel Core i7-860S | AMD GX-222GC | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-860S or AMD GX-222GC - 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 i7-860S has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.46 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-860S was released in Q1/2010. The AMD GX-222GC has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The AMD GX-222GC was released in Q2/2014. |
||
Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD G (38) |
Intel Core i7 800 (6) | CPU group | AMD G-Series 2nd Gen (11) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
Lynnfield | Architecture | Temash (Jaguar+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
|
||
CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-860S is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.53 GHz (3.46 GHz). The AMD GX-222GC has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz (2.40 GHz). |
||
Intel Core i7-860S | Characteristic | AMD GX-222GC |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.53 GHz | Frequency | 2.20 GHz |
3.46 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 2.40 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
||
no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon R2E |
GPU frequency | 0.20 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.60 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 0 |
Technology | ||
Max. displays | 0 | |
-- | Compute units | 2 |
-- | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | 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. |
||
no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon R2E |
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 & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-860S supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD GX-222GC can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. |
||
Intel Core i7-860S | Characteristic | AMD GX-222GC |
DDR3-1066 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
2.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 8 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 4.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i7-860S has a TDP of 82 W, that of the AMD GX-222GC is 15 W. |
||
Intel Core i7-860S | Characteristic | AMD GX-222GC |
82 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-860S has a 9.00 MB cache, while the AMD GX-222GC cache has a total of 1.00 MB. |
||
Intel Core i7-860S | Characteristic | AMD GX-222GC |
45 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
LGA 1156 | Socket | FT3 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2010 | Release date | Q2/2014 |
362 $ | Release price | -- |
show more data | show more data | |
Intel Core i7-860S
4C 8T @ 3.46 GHz |
|||
AMD GX-222GC
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860S
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz |
|||
AMD GX-222GC
2C 2T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860S
4C 8T @ 3.46 GHz |
|||
AMD GX-222GC
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860S
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz |
|||
AMD GX-222GC
2C 2T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860S
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz |
|||
AMD GX-222GC
2C 2T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860S
@ 0.00 GHz |
|||
AMD GX-222GC
AMD Radeon R2E @ 0.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
|
Intel Core i7-860S | AMD GX-222GC |
Unknown | Unknown |