AMD Phenom II X4 805 | AMD Phenom II X3 720 | |
CPU comparisonAMD Phenom II X4 805 or AMD Phenom II X3 720 - 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 X4 805 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.50 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X4 805 was released in Q1/2009. The AMD Phenom II X3 720 has 3 cores with 3 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X3 720 was released in Q1/2009. |
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AMD Phenom II (52) | Family | AMD Phenom II (52) |
AMD Phenom II - 800/900 (23) | CPU group | AMD Phenom II - 700 (9) |
4 | Generation | 3 |
Deneb (K10) | Architecture | Heka (K10) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Phenom II X4 805 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X4 805 is 2.50 GHz while the AMD Phenom II X3 720 has 3 CPU cores and 3 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X3 720 is at 2.80 GHz. |
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AMD Phenom II X4 805 | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 720 |
4 | Cores | 3 |
4 | Threads | 3 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.50 GHz | Frequency | 2.80 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Phenom II X4 805 can use up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.3 GB/s. The AMD Phenom II X3 720 supports up to 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 X4 805 | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 720 |
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 | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Phenom II X4 805 is 95 W, while the AMD Phenom II X3 720 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 X4 805 | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 720 |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Phenom II X4 805 is manufactured in 45 nm and has 4.00 MB cache. The AMD Phenom II X3 720 is manufactured in 45 nm and has a 6.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Phenom II X4 805 | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 720 |
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 |
Q1/2009 | Release date | Q1/2009 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD Phenom II X4 805
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 805
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 805
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 805
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 805
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 805
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 805
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Phenom II X4 805 | AMD Phenom II X3 720 |
Unknown | Unknown |