AMD Phenom II X3 705e vs Intel Core i7-4800MQ

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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AMD Phenom II X3 705e or AMD Phenom II X3 705e – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Phenom II X3 705e features 3 processor cores and has the capability to manage 3 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2009 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X3 705e, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4800MQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4800MQ, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 946 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD Phenom II X3 705e Name Intel Core i7-4800MQ
AMD Phenom II Family Intel Core i7
3 Generation 4
AMD Phenom II - 700 Group Intel Core i 4000M/4000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Phenom II X3 705e has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X3 705e is 2.5 GHz
The Intel Core i7-4800MQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4800MQ is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
3 Threads 8
None None 3.7 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
3x Cores 4x
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
None None 3.7 GHz
3 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Phenom II X3 705e does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-4800MQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4800MQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- Direct X 11.1
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 160
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 20
-- Generation 7.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A 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.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- JPEG Decode
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3L-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 47 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 47 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Phenom II X3 705e is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-4800MQ is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Q2/2009 Release date Q2/2013
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Chip design Monolithic
Heka (K10) Architecture Haswell H
45 nm Technology 22 nm
AM3 Socket PGA 946
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4800MQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
12160
12160
AMD Phenom II X3 705e
3C 3T @ 2.5 GHz
3531
3531