Opteron 154 vs i7-7600U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7600U
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.33
+703%
Opteron 154
2005
1 core / 1 thread, 104 Watt
0.29

Core i7-7600U outperforms Opteron 154 by a whopping 703% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7600U and Opteron 154 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18063127
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency14.690.26
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Venus (2004−2005)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)2 August 2005 (19 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$393no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-7600U and Opteron 154 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads41
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz2.8 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier28no data
L1 cache128 KB128 KB
L2 cache512 KB1 MB
L3 cache4 MB0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm90 nm
Die sizeno data115 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data114 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7600U and Opteron 154 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1356,FPBGA1356939
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt104 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7600U and Opteron 154. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Smart Response+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-7600U and Opteron 154 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7600U and Opteron 154 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7600U and Opteron 154. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR1
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 620On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-7600U and Opteron 154 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-7600U and Opteron 154 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-7600U and Opteron 154 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7600U and Opteron 154.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes12no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-7600U 2.33
+703%
Opteron 154 0.29

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-7600U 3701
+710%
Opteron 154 457

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.33 0.29
Recency 3 January 2017 2 August 2005
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 4 1
Chip lithography 14 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 104 Watt

i7-7600U has a 703.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 542.9% more advanced lithography process, and 593.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-7600U is our recommended choice as it beats the Opteron 154 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-7600U is a notebook processor while Opteron 154 is a server/workstation one.


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