Intel Core i7-4701EQ vs AMD FX-8140

The Intel Core i7-4701EQ operates with 4 cores and 8 CPU threads. It run at 3.40 GHz base 3.00 GHz all cores while the TDP is set at 47 W.The processor is attached to the BGA 1364 CPU socket. This version includes 6.00 MB of L3 cache on one chip, supports 2 memory channels to support DDR3L-1333 SO-DIMMDDR3L-1600 SO-DIMM RAM and features 3.0 PCIe Gen 16 lanes. Tjunction keeps below 100 °C degrees C. In particular, Haswell S Architecture is enhanced with 22 nm technology and supports VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d. The product was launched on Q2/2013

The AMD FX-8140 operates with 8 cores and 8 CPU threads. It run at 4.10 GHz base 4.10 GHz all cores while the TDP is set at 95 W.The processor is attached to the AM3+ CPU socket. This version includes 8.00 MB of L3 cache on one chip, supports 2 memory channels to support DDR3-1866 RAM and features PCIe Gen lanes. Tjunction keeps below -- degrees C. In particular, Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture is enhanced with 32 nm technology and supports AMD-V. The product was launched on Q4/2012