Intel Core i7-8700 | AMD A6-9220C | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-8700 and the AMD A6-9220C and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-8700 6 core processor released in Q4/2017 with the AMD A6-9220C which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2019. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD A (112) |
Intel Core i 8000 (20) | CPU group | AMD A6-9000 (4) |
8 | Generation | 6 |
Coffee Lake S | Architecture | Stoney Ridge (Excavator) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i7-7700 | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i7-9700 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-8700 is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz (4.60 GHz). The processor can compute 12 threads at the same time. The AMD A6-9220C clocks with 1.80 GHz (2.70 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-8700 | Characteristic | AMD A6-9220C |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz | Frequency | 1.80 GHz |
4.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 2.70 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.40 GHz |
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. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | AMD Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.72 GHz |
1.15 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9.5 | GPU Generation | 7 |
14 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
24 | Compute units | 3 |
192 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 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 630 | GPU | AMD Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-8700, while the AMD A6-9220C supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 15.0 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-8700 | Characteristic | AMD A6-9220C |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-1866 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 15.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 8 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 7.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-8700 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the AMD A6-9220C is 6 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-8700 | Characteristic | AMD A6-9220C |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 6 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-8700 has 12.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of AMD A6-9220C is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-8700 | Characteristic | AMD A6-9220C |
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 | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
LGA 1151-2 | Socket | FP4 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q4/2017 | Release date | Q1/2019 |
340 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-8700
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220C
AMD Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) @ 0.72 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220C
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220C
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220C
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220C
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220C
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220C
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220C
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220C
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220C
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220C
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220C
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220C
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220C
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220C
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220C
2C 2T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220C
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220C
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-8700 | AMD A6-9220C |
Unknown | Unknown |