AMD Phenom II X2 B53 | Intel Core2 Duo E8400 | |
CPU comparisonAMD Phenom II X2 B53 or Intel Core2 Duo E8400 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Phenom II X2 B53 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.80 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X2 B53 was released in Q3/2009. The Intel Core2 Duo E8400 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core2 Duo E8400 was released in Q1/2008. |
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AMD Phenom II (52) | Family | Intel Core2 Duo (29) |
AMD Phenom II - 545 (9) | CPU group | Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000 (14) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Callisto (K10) | Architecture | Wolfdale (Penryn) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Phenom II X2 B53 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X2 B53 is 2.80 GHz while the Intel Core2 Duo E8400 has 2 CPU cores and 2 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E8400 is at 3.00 GHz. |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B53 | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E8400 |
2 | Cores | 2 |
2 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.80 GHz | Frequency | 3.00 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Phenom II X2 B53 can use up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.3 GB/s. The Intel Core2 Duo E8400 supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 21.3 GB/s. |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B53 | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E8400 |
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 | Memory | DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 |
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 | 6.00 MB |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Phenom II X2 B53 is 80 W, while the Intel Core2 Duo E8400 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B53 | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E8400 |
80 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Phenom II X2 B53 is manufactured in 45 nm and has 6.00 MB cache. The Intel Core2 Duo E8400 is manufactured in 45 nm and has a 6.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B53 | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E8400 |
45 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE3, SSE4a | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE 4.1 |
AM3 | Socket | LGA 775 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x |
No | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2009 | Release date | Q1/2008 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B53
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8400
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X2 B53
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8400
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X2 B53
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8400
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X2 B53
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8400
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X2 B53
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8400
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X2 B53
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8400
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X2 B53
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8400
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B53 | Intel Core2 Duo E8400 |
Unknown | Unknown |