Intel Core i7-2610UE vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

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Intel Core i7-2610UE or Intel Core i7-2610UE – 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 i7-2610UE features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2610UE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-2610UE Name AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 9
2 Generation 3
Intel Core i 2000U Group AMD Ryzen 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-2610UE has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2610UE is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT is 4.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.7 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
1.5 GHz Frequency 4.1 GHz
4 Threads 24
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 12
2x Cores 12x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-2610UE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2610UE uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT does not have integrated graphics.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
Q1/2011 Release date --
10.1 Direct X --
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name
32 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
96 Shaders --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Execution units --
6 Generation --
0.85 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 VC-1 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No VP8 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No JPEG --
No AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 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 105 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
None TDP (PL2) 142 W
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-2610UE is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2020
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Sandy Bridge U Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
32 nm Technology 7 nm
BGA 1023 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
280 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 64.0 MB