Intel Core i5-7260U vs AMD GX-210JA

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Intel Core i5-7260U or Intel Core i5-7260U – 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 Intel Core i5-7260U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2016 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7260U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The AMD GX-210JA features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD G series.
To use the AMD GX-210JA, you'll need a motherboard with a FT3 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-7260U Name AMD GX-210JA
Intel Core i5 Family AMD G
7 Generation 1
Intel Core i 7000U Group AMD GX 1st Gen.
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-7260U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7260U is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The AMD GX-210JA has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD GX-210JA is 1.0 GHz
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.2 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
4 Threads 2
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-7260U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7260U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD GX-210JA has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD GX-210JA uses the AMD Radeon HD 8180, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.23 GHz
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2013
12 Direct X 11.1
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8180
14 nm Technology 28 nm
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders 128
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
48 Execution units 2
9.5 Generation 5
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No 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 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3L-1066
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 6 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-7260U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD GX-210JA is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
Q4/2016 Release date Q2/2013
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Monolithic Chip design --
Kaby Lake U Architecture Temash (Jaguar)
14 nm Technology 28 nm
BGA 1356 Socket FT3
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes