AMD Phenom II X2 521 | Intel Core M-5Y71 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Phenom II X2 521 and the Intel Core M-5Y71 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Phenom II X2 521 2 core processor released in Q2/2011 with the Intel Core M-5Y71 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2014. |
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AMD Phenom II (52) | Family | Intel Core M (16) |
AMD Phenom II - 500 (2) | CPU group | Intel Core M 5 (7) |
1 | Generation | 5 |
Regor (K10) | Architecture | Broadwell Y |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Phenom II X2 521 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz. The processor can compute 2 threads at the same time. The Intel Core M-5Y71 clocks with 1.20 GHz (2.90 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521 | Characteristic | Intel Core M-5Y71 |
2 | Cores | 2 |
2 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 1.20 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 2.90 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.20 GHz |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 5300 |
GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.90 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 8 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 24 |
-- | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 16 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 11.2 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 5300 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Phenom II X2 521, while the Intel Core M-5Y71 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521 | Characteristic | Intel Core M-5Y71 |
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 | Memory | DDR3L-1600 |
Max. Memory | 16 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 2.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 12 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 6.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Phenom II X2 521 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the Intel Core M-5Y71 is 4.5 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521 | Characteristic | Intel Core M-5Y71 |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 4.5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Phenom II X2 521 has 2.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 45 nm. The cache of Intel Core M-5Y71 is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521 | Characteristic | Intel Core M-5Y71 |
45 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE3, SSE4a | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
AM3 | Socket | BGA 1234 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q2/2011 | Release date | Q4/2014 |
35 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y71
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y71
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y71
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y71
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y71
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y71
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y71
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y71
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y71
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X2 521
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y71
Intel HD Graphics 5300 @ 0.90 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521 | Intel Core M-5Y71 |
Unknown | Unknown |