Intel Core i7-8706G | AMD Athlon 5350 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-8706G and the AMD Athlon 5350 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-8706G 4 core processor released in Q1/2018 with the AMD Athlon 5350 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2014. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD Athlon (29) |
Intel Core i 8000G (5) | CPU group | AMD Athlon 5000 (2) |
8 | Generation | 3 |
Kaby Lake G Refresh | Architecture | Kabini (Jaguar) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-8706G is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.10 GHz (4.10 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The AMD Athlon 5350 clocks with 2.05 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-8706G | Characteristic | AMD Athlon 5350 |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.10 GHz | Frequency | 2.05 GHz |
4.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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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AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 8400 |
0.93 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.60 GHz |
1.01 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
8 | GPU Generation | 5 |
14 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
6 | Max. displays | 2 |
20 | Compute units | 2 |
1280 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
12.1 | DirectX Version | 11.1 |
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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AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 8400 |
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 & PCIeUp to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-8706G, while the AMD Athlon 5350 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-8706G | Characteristic | AMD Athlon 5350 |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | DDR3L-1600 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
8 | PCIe lanes | -- |
7.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-8706G has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the AMD Athlon 5350 is 25 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-8706G | Characteristic | AMD Athlon 5350 |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 25 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-8706G has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of AMD Athlon 5350 is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-8706G | Characteristic | AMD Athlon 5350 |
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 |
BGA 2270 | Socket | AM1 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2018 | Release date | Q2/2014 |
-- | Release price | 47 $ |
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Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Athlon 5350
4C 4T @ 2.05 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Athlon 5350
4C 4T @ 2.05 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Athlon 5350
4C 4T @ 2.05 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Athlon 5350
4C 4T @ 2.05 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8706G
AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL @ 1.01 GHz |
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AMD Athlon 5350
AMD Radeon HD 8400 @ 0.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Athlon 5350
4C 4T @ 2.05 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Athlon 5350
4C 4T @ 2.05 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Athlon 5350
4C 4T @ 2.05 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Athlon 5350
4C 4T @ 2.05 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Athlon 5350
4C 4T @ 2.05 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-8706G | AMD Athlon 5350 |
Unknown | Unknown |