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AMD Phenom II X2 521 | Intel Pentium B980 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Phenom II X2 521 and the Intel Pentium B980 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 Pentium B980 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2012. |
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AMD Phenom II (52) | Family | Intel Pentium (150) |
AMD Phenom II - 500 (2) | CPU group | Intel Pentium 900 (10) |
1 | Generation | 3 |
Regor (K10) | Architecture | Sandy Bridge U |
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 Pentium B980 clocks with 2.40 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521 | Characteristic | Intel Pentium B980 |
2 | Cores | 2 |
2 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 2.40 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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 (Sandy Bridge GT1) |
GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.15 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 6 |
Technology | 32 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 6 |
-- | Shader | 48 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 10.1 |
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 (Sandy Bridge GT1) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
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 Pentium B980 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521 | Characteristic | Intel Pentium B980 |
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 |
Max. Memory | 16 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 2.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 16 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Phenom II X2 521 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the Intel Pentium B980 is 35 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 Pentium B980 |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 85 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Phenom II X2 521 has 2.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 45 nm. The cache of Intel Pentium B980 is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521 | Characteristic | Intel Pentium B980 |
45 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE3, SSE4a | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
AM3 | Socket | PGA 988 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2011 | Release date | Q2/2012 |
35 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium B980
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium B980
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium B980
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium B980
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium B980
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium B980
Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1) @ 1.15 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium B980
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium B980
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium B980
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521 | Intel Pentium B980 |
Unknown | Unknown |