AMD Phenom II X2 521 | MediaTek Helio X30 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Phenom II X2 521 and the MediaTek Helio X30 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 MediaTek Helio X30 which has 10 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2017. |
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AMD Phenom II (52) | Family | Mediatek Helio (37) |
AMD Phenom II - 500 (2) | CPU group | MediaTek Helio X30 (1) |
1 | Generation | 3 |
Regor (K10) | Architecture | Cortex-A73 / -A53 / -A35 |
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 MediaTek Helio X30 clocks with 2.60 GHz, has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 10 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X30 |
2 | Cores | 10 |
2 | Threads | 10 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz | A-Core | 2.60 GHz 2x Cortex-A73 |
-- | B-Core | 1.90 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
-- | C-Core | -- 4x Cortex-A35 |
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 | PowerVR 7XTP-MT4 (GT7400 Plus) |
GPU frequency | 0.85 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.85 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 10 | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 8 |
-- | Shader | 32 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 | PowerVR 7XTP-MT4 (GT7400 Plus) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
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 MediaTek Helio X30 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X30 |
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 | Memory | LPDDR4X-1866 |
Max. Memory | 8 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 14.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Phenom II X2 521 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the MediaTek Helio X30 is --. 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 | MediaTek Helio X30 |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | 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 MediaTek Helio X30 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X30 |
45 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE3, SSE4a | ISA extensions | -- |
AM3 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q2/2011 | Release date | Q2/2017 |
35 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X30
10C 10T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X30
10C 10T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X30
10C 10T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X30
10C 10T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X2 521
@ 0.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X30
PowerVR 7XTP-MT4 (GT7400 Plus) @ 0.85 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X30
10C 10T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X30
10C 10T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X30
10C 10T @ 2.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521 | MediaTek Helio X30 |
Unknown | Unknown |