Intel Core i7-870 | AMD RX-418GD | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-870 or AMD RX-418GD - 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 i7-870 has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.60 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-870 was released in Q2/2010. The AMD RX-418GD has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD RX-418GD was released in Q4/2015. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD R (6) |
Intel Core i7 800 (6) | CPU group | AMD RX 1st Gen. (6) |
1 | Generation | 1 |
Lynnfield | Architecture | Merlin Falcon (Excavator) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-870 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.93 GHz (3.60 GHz). The AMD RX-418GD has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.80 GHz (3.20 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-870 | Characteristic | AMD RX-418GD |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.93 GHz | Frequency | 1.80 GHz |
3.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.20 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. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon R6 (Merlin Falcon) |
GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 3 |
Technology | 28 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 6 |
-- | Shader | 384 |
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. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon R6 (Merlin Falcon) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-870 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD RX-418GD can connect up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i7-870 | Characteristic | AMD RX-418GD |
DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR4-2400, DDR3-2133 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
2.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i7-870 has a TDP of 95 W, that of the AMD RX-418GD is 35 W. |
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Intel Core i7-870 | Characteristic | AMD RX-418GD |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 12 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-870 has a 9.00 MB cache, while the AMD RX-418GD cache has a total of 2.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-870 | Characteristic | AMD RX-418GD |
45 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
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 | FP4 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vt |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q2/2010 | Release date | Q4/2015 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-870
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
AMD Radeon R6 (Merlin Falcon) @ 0.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-870 | AMD RX-418GD |
Unknown | Unknown |