AMD Phenom II X2 B55 vs AMD Phenom II X3 B75

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AMD Phenom II X2 B55 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD Phenom II X3 B75
AMD Phenom II X2 B55 AMD Phenom II X3 B75

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Phenom II X2 B55 and the AMD Phenom II X3 B75 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD Phenom II X2 B55 2 core processor released in Q4/2009 with the AMD Phenom II X3 B75 which has 3 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2009.
AMD Phenom II (52) Family AMD Phenom II (52)
AMD Phenom II - 545 (9) CPU group AMD Phenom II - 700 (9)
2 Generation 3
Callisto (K10) Architecture Heka (K10)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Phenom II X2 B55 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz. The processor can compute 2 threads at the same time. The AMD Phenom II X3 B75 clocks with 3.00 GHz, has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel.

AMD Phenom II X2 B55 Characteristic AMD Phenom II X3 B75
2 Cores 3
2 Threads 3
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking ? Yes
3.00 GHz Frequency 3.00 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

AMD Phenom II X2 B55 Characteristic AMD Phenom II X3 B75
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

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.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A 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.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
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 & PCIe

Up to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Phenom II X2 B55, while the AMD Phenom II X3 B75 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled.

AMD Phenom II X2 B55 Characteristic AMD Phenom II X3 B75
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
Max. Memory
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 L3 Cache 6.00 MB
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The AMD Phenom II X2 B55 has a TDP of 80 W. The TDP of the AMD Phenom II X3 B75 is 95 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD Phenom II X2 B55 Characteristic AMD Phenom II X3 B75
80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD Phenom II X2 B55 has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 45 nm. The cache of AMD Phenom II X3 B75 is at 6.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 45 nm.

AMD Phenom II X2 B55 Characteristic AMD Phenom II X3 B75
45 nm Technology 45 nm
Unknown Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
AM3 Socket AM3
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
No AES-NI No
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q4/2009 Release date Q3/2009
-- Release price --
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
AMD Phenom II X2 B55 (100%)
AMD Phenom II X3 B75 (100%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
AMD Phenom II X2 B55 (66%)
AMD Phenom II X3 B75 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD Phenom II X2 B55 AMD Phenom II X2 B55
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz
1931 (64%)
AMD Phenom II X3 B75 AMD Phenom II X3 B75
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz
3012 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD Phenom II X2 B55 AMD Phenom II X2 B55
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz
79 (100%)
AMD Phenom II X3 B75 AMD Phenom II X3 B75
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz
79 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD Phenom II X2 B55 AMD Phenom II X2 B55
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz
152 (67%)
AMD Phenom II X3 B75 AMD Phenom II X3 B75
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz
228 (100%)

Devices using this processor

AMD Phenom II X2 B55 AMD Phenom II X3 B75
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