Intel Core i7-3615QE vs AMD C-60

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Intel Core i7-3615QE or Intel Core i7-3615QE – 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 i7-3615QE features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3615QE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The AMD C-60 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD C series.
To use the AMD C-60, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 413 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-3615QE Name AMD C-60
Intel Core i7 Family AMD C
3 Generation 1
Intel Core i 3000M Group AMD C
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-3615QE has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3615QE is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The AMD C-60 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD C-60 is 1.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.33 GHz.
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 1.33 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.3 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
8 Threads 2
None None 1.33 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-3615QE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3615QE uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD C-60 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD C-60 uses the AMD Radeon HD 6290, which has 80 texture shaders
and 1 execution units.
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.28 GHz
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2011
11.0 Direct X 11
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6290
22 nm Technology 40 nm
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders 80
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
16 Execution units 1
7 Generation 3
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.4 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.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 1
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1066, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1066
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 9 W watts.
105 °C Tjunction max --
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 9 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-3615QE is manufactured using a 22 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 AMD C-60 is manufactured using a 40 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Q2/2012 Release date Q3/2011
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
Monolithic Chip design --
Ivy Bridge H Architecture Ontario (Bobcat)
22 nm Technology 40 nm
BGA 1023 Socket BGA 413
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
335 $ 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 1.0 MB