Intel Core i7-8709G vs AMD A8-7150B

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Intel Core i7-8709G or Intel Core i7-8709G – 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 i7-8709G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8709G, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2270 socket.
The AMD A8-7150B features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-7150B, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2+ socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-8709G Name AMD A8-7150B
Intel Core i7 Family AMD A
8 Generation 4
Intel Core i 8000G Group AMD A8-7000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-8709G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8709G is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The AMD A8-7150B has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-7150B is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.1 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
8 Threads 4
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.5 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-8709G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8709G uses the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH Graphics, which has 1536 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A8-7150B has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-7150B uses the AMD Radeon R5 - 256 (Kaveri), which has 256 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
1.06 GHz GPU frequency 0.45 GHz
Q1/2018 Release date Q1/2014
12.1 Direct X 12
AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH Graphics GPU name AMD Radeon R5 - 256 (Kaveri)
14 nm Technology 28 nm
-- Max. displays --
1536 Shaders 256
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 4
8 Generation 6
1.19 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.51 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
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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 100 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 19 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
100 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 19 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-8709G 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A8-7150B is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q1/2018 Release date Q2/2014
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
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 G Refresh Architecture Kaveri (Steamroller)
14 nm Technology 28 nm
BGA 2270 Socket FM2+
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

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