Intel Core i7-8709G | AMD Phenom II X2 B59 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-8709G or AMD Phenom II X2 B59 - 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 i7-8709G has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.10 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-8709G was released in Q1/2018. The AMD Phenom II X2 B59 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X2 B59 was released in Q4/2011. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD Phenom II (52) |
Intel Core i 8000G (5) | CPU group | AMD Phenom II - 545 (9) |
8 | Generation | 2 |
Kaby Lake G Refresh | Architecture | Callisto (K10) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-8709G is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.10 GHz (4.10 GHz). The AMD Phenom II X2 B59 has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.40 GHz. |
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Intel Core i7-8709G | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X2 B59 |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.10 GHz | Frequency | 3.40 GHz |
4.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.60 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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AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH | GPU | no iGPU |
1.06 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.19 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
8 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | |
6 | Max. displays | |
24 | Compute units | -- |
1536 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
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 GH | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-8709G supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X2 B59 can connect up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i7-8709G | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X2 B59 |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
8 | PCIe lanes | -- |
7.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i7-8709G has a TDP of 100 W, that of the AMD Phenom II X2 B59 is 80 W. |
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Intel Core i7-8709G | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X2 B59 |
100 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 80 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-8709G has a 8.00 MB cache, while the AMD Phenom II X2 B59 cache has a total of 6.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-8709G | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X2 B59 |
14 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE3, SSE4a |
BGA 2270 | Socket | AM3 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2018 | Release date | Q4/2011 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-8709G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B59
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8709G
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B59
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8709G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B59
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8709G
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B59
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8709G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B59
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8709G
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B59
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8709G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B59
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8709G
AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH @ 1.19 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B59
@ 0.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-8709G | AMD Phenom II X2 B59 |
Unknown | Unknown |