Intel Core i7-8650U | AMD A12-9800 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-8650U or AMD A12-9800 - 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 i7-8650U has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-8650U was released in Q3/2017. The AMD A12-9800 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD A12-9800 was released in Q3/2017. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD A (112) |
Intel Core i 8000U (KL) (7) | CPU group | AMD A12-9800 (1) |
8 | Generation | 7 |
Kaby Lake U Refresh | Architecture | Excavator (Bristol Ridge) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-8650U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8650U is 1.90 GHz (4.20 GHz) while the AMD A12-9800 has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD A12-9800 is at 3.80 GHz (4.20 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-8650U | Characteristic | AMD A12-9800 |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.90 GHz | Frequency | 3.80 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.20 GHz |
2.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i7-8650U or AMD A12-9800 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 UHD Graphics 620 | GPU | AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Bristol Ridge) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.11 GHz |
1.15 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9.5 | GPU Generation | 6 |
14 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
24 | Compute units | 8 |
192 | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
16 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
12 | 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 UHD Graphics 620 | GPU | AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Bristol Ridge) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-8650U can use up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s. The AMD A12-9800 supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 38.4 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-8650U | Characteristic | AMD A12-9800 |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | DDR4-2400 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
12 | PCIe lanes | 8 |
11.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 7.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-8650U is 15 W, while the AMD A12-9800 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-8650U | Characteristic | AMD A12-9800 |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-8650U is manufactured in 14 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The AMD A12-9800 is manufactured in 28 nm and has a 2.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-8650U | Characteristic | AMD A12-9800 |
14 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, FMA4 |
BGA 1356 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2017 | Release date | Q3/2017 |
400 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A12-9800
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD A12-9800
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A12-9800
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD A12-9800
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A12-9800
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD A12-9800
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8650U
Intel UHD Graphics 620 @ 1.15 GHz |
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AMD A12-9800
AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Bristol Ridge) @ 1.11 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A12-9800
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD A12-9800
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A12-9800
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD A12-9800
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD A12-9800
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD A12-9800
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 1.90 GHz |
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AMD A12-9800
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-8650U | AMD A12-9800 |
Microsoft Surface Book 2 13 5 |
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