Intel Core i7-2620M vs Intel Core i9-10910

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Intel Core i7-2620M or Intel Core i7-2620M – 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 i7-2620M 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 i7-2620M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The Intel Core i9-10910 features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-10910, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Core i 10000
2 Generation 10
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-2620M Name Intel Core i9-10910
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-2620M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2620M is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The Intel Core i9-10910 has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10910 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 Threads 20
2x Cores 10x
2 CPU Cores 10
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.0 GHz
2.7 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-2620M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2620M 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 Intel Core i9-10910 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-10910 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
96 Shaders 192
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2017
32 nm Technology 14 nm
10.1 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units 24
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
6 Generation 9.5
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2933
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 125 W watts.
None TDP down 95 W
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-2620M 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 Intel Core i9-10910 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2020
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
270 $ Release price --
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Comet Lake S
4.0 MB L3-Cache 20.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1023 Socket LGA 1200
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes