More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.
4
Intel Xeon Platinum 8176: 56
3. semiconductor size
A smaller size indicates that the process to create the chip is newer.
28nm
AMD Ryzen 7 2700: 14nm
4. GPU clock speed
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.
950MHz
Intel Core i7-4770R: 1300MHz
5. L2 cache
A larger L2 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
2MB
Intel Xeon Platinum 8176: 28MB
6. L1 cache
A larger L1 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
256KB
AMD Opteron 6180 SE: 1536KB
7. Has integrated graphics
With integrated graphics you don’t need to buy a separate graphics card.
Nvidia Tegra K1 (32-bit)
57% have it
8. L2 core
More data can be stored in the L2 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
0.5MB/core
Intel Core i5-4200Y: 2.5MB/core
9. DirectX version
DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
11.2
Intel Core i7-8709G: 12
10. Has dynamic frequency scaling
Dynamic frequency scaling is a technology that allows the processor to conserve power and reduce noise when it is under a light load.
Nvidia Tegra K1 (32-bit)
92% have it
11. Supports hardware-assisted virtualization
It is easier to obtain better performance when using virtualization if it is hardware-assisted.
Nvidia Tegra K1 (32-bit)
94% have it
12. maximum memory size
The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.
8GB
Intel Xeon E7-8830: 4096GB
13. Has NX bit
NX bit helps protect the computer from malicious attacks.
Nvidia Tegra K1 (32-bit)
93% have it
14. Has TrustZone
A technology integrated into the processor to secure the device for use with features such as mobile payments and streaming video using digital rights management (DRM).
OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
4.4
Intel Core i3-8350K: 4.5
16. Has out-of-order execution
Out-of-order execution is used in CPUs to make use of instruction cycles that would normally be wasted due to delays.
Nvidia Tegra K1 (32-bit)
3% have it
17. bits executed at a time
NEON provides acceleration for media processing, such as listening to MP3s.
128
Nvidia Tegra K1 (32-bit): 128
18. front-end width
The CPU can decode more instructions per clock (IPC), meaning that the CPU performs better
3
Nvidia Tegra K1 (32-bit): 3
19. OpenGL ES version
OpenGL ES is used for games on mobile devices such as smartphones. Newer versions support better graphics.
3
Samsung Exynos 7580: 3.1
20. VFP version
Vector Floating-Point (VFP) is used by the processor to deliver increased performance in areas such as digital imaging.
4
Spreadtrum SC6821: 4
21. render output units (ROPs)
The ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, writing the final pixel data to memory and carrying out other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the look of graphics.
4
Intel Atom Z3560: 8
22. texture mapping units (TMUs)
TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene. More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster.
8
Intel Core i5-7200U: 24
23. shading units
Shading units (or stream processors) are small processors within the graphics card that are responsible for processing different aspects of the image.