AMD Phenom II X2 B59 | AMD FX-8100 | |
CPU comparisonAMD Phenom II X2 B59 or AMD FX-8100 - 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 B59 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X2 B59 was released in Q4/2011. The AMD FX-8100 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-8100 was released in Q4/2011. |
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AMD Phenom II (52) | Family | AMD FX (30) |
AMD Phenom II - 545 (9) | CPU group | AMD FX-8000 (11) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Callisto (K10) | Architecture | Vishera (Bulldozer) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Phenom II X2 B59 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X2 B59 is 3.40 GHz while the AMD FX-8100 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8100 is at 2.80 GHz (3.70 GHz). |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B59 | Characteristic | AMD FX-8100 |
2 | Cores | 8 |
2 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.40 GHz | Frequency | 2.80 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.70 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.70 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Phenom II X2 B59 can use up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.3 GB/s. The AMD FX-8100 supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 29.9 GB/s. |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B59 | Characteristic | AMD FX-8100 |
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 | Memory | DDR3-1866 |
Max. Memory | ||
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Phenom II X2 B59 is 80 W, while the AMD FX-8100 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B59 | Characteristic | AMD FX-8100 |
80 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Phenom II X2 B59 is manufactured in 45 nm and has 6.00 MB cache. The AMD FX-8100 is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B59 | Characteristic | AMD FX-8100 |
45 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE3, SSE4a | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
AM3 | Socket | AM3+ |
AMD-V | Virtualization | AMD-V |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2011 | Release date | Q4/2011 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B59
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X2 B59
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X2 B59
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X2 B59
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X2 B59
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B59 | AMD FX-8100 |
Unknown | Unknown |