AMD Sempron 2650 | AMD Athlon II X3 420e | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Sempron 2650 and the AMD Athlon II X3 420e and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Sempron 2650 2 core processor released in Q2/2014 with the AMD Athlon II X3 420e which has 3 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2010. |
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AMD Sempron (2) | Family | AMD Athlon II (52) |
AMD Sempron 2000/3000 (2) | CPU group | AMD Athlon II X3 (Rana) (12) |
1 | Generation | 1 |
Kabini (Jaguar) | Architecture | Rana |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Sempron 2650 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.45 GHz. The processor can compute 2 threads at the same time. The AMD Athlon II X3 420e clocks with 2.60 GHz, has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Sempron 2650 | Characteristic | AMD Athlon II X3 420e |
2 | Cores | 3 |
2 | Threads | 3 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.45 GHz | Frequency | 2.60 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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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AMD Radeon HD 8240 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | -- |
28 nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
2 | Compute units | -- |
128 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
11.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
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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AMD Radeon HD 8240 | GPU | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 8 GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the AMD Sempron 2650, while the AMD Athlon II X3 420e supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Sempron 2650 | Characteristic | AMD Athlon II X3 420e |
DDR3L-1333 | Memory | DDR3-1333 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
10.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | 1.50 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
2.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
4 | PCIe lanes | -- |
2.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Sempron 2650 has a TDP of 25 W. The TDP of the AMD Athlon II X3 420e is 45 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Sempron 2650 | Characteristic | AMD Athlon II X3 420e |
25 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
90 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Sempron 2650 has 1.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 28 nm. The cache of AMD Athlon II X3 420e is at 1.50 MB. The processor is manufactured in 45 nm. |
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AMD Sempron 2650 | Characteristic | AMD Athlon II X3 420e |
28 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | MMX, 3DNow!, SSE3, SSE4a |
AM1 | Socket | AM3 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2014 | Release date | Q3/2010 |
26 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Sempron 2650
2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X3 420e
3C 3T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Sempron 2650
2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X3 420e
3C 3T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Sempron 2650
2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X3 420e
3C 3T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Sempron 2650
2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X3 420e
3C 3T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Sempron 2650
2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X3 420e
3C 3T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Sempron 2650
AMD Radeon HD 8240 @ 0.40 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X3 420e
@ 0.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Sempron 2650 | AMD Athlon II X3 420e |
Unknown | Unknown |