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Intel Core i9-7960X | AMD Sempron 2650 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-7960X and the AMD Sempron 2650 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i9-7960X 16 core processor released in Q4/2017 with the AMD Sempron 2650 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2014. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Sempron (2) |
Intel Core i 7000X (9) | CPU group | AMD Sempron 2000/3000 (2) |
7 | Generation | 1 |
Skylake X | Architecture | Kabini (Jaguar) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i9-9960X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-7960X is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.80 GHz (4.20 GHz). The processor can compute 32 threads at the same time. The AMD Sempron 2650 clocks with 1.45 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i9-7960X | Characteristic | AMD Sempron 2650 |
16 | Cores | 2 |
32 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
2.80 GHz | Frequency | 1.45 GHz |
4.20 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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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 8240 |
GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 5 |
Technology | 28 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 2 |
-- | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | 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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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 8240 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode |
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 & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i9-7960X, while the AMD Sempron 2650 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 10.7 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i9-7960X | Characteristic | AMD Sempron 2650 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR3L-1333 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 10.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
22.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
44 | PCIe lanes | 4 |
43.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 2.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i9-7960X has a TDP of 165 W. The TDP of the AMD Sempron 2650 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 i9-7960X | Characteristic | AMD Sempron 2650 |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 25 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-7960X has 22.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of AMD Sempron 2650 is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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Intel Core i9-7960X | Characteristic | AMD Sempron 2650 |
14 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
LGA 2066 | Socket | AM1 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2017 | Release date | Q2/2014 |
1699 $ | Release price | 26 $ |
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Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Sempron 2650
2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Sempron 2650
2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Sempron 2650
2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Sempron 2650
2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Sempron 2650
2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Sempron 2650
2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Sempron 2650
2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7960X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Sempron 2650
AMD Radeon HD 8240 @ 0.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Sempron 2650
2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Sempron 2650
2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Sempron 2650
2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-7960X
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Sempron 2650
2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-7960X | AMD Sempron 2650 |
Unknown | Unknown |