Intel Core i3-3250 | AMD Phenom II X2 521 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i3-3250 or AMD Phenom II X2 521 - 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 Intel Core i3-3250 has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-3250 was released in Q2/2013. The AMD Phenom II X2 521 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X2 521 was released in Q2/2011. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | AMD Phenom II (52) |
Intel Core i 3000 (31) | CPU group | AMD Phenom II - 500 (2) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
Ivy Bridge S | Architecture | Regor (K10) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i3-3250 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz. The AMD Phenom II X2 521 has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz. |
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Intel Core i3-3250 | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X2 521 |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Intel HD Graphics 2500 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.05 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7 | GPU Generation | -- |
22 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
6 | Compute units | -- |
48 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
11.0 | 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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Intel HD Graphics 2500 | GPU | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i3-3250 supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X2 521 can connect up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i3-3250 | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X2 521 |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i3-3250 has a TDP of 55 W, that of the AMD Phenom II X2 521 is 65 W. |
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Intel Core i3-3250 | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X2 521 |
55 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-3250 has a 3.00 MB cache, while the AMD Phenom II X2 521 cache has a total of 2.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i3-3250 | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X2 521 |
22 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE3, SSE4a |
LGA 1155 | Socket | AM3 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2013 | Release date | Q2/2011 |
117 $ | Release price | 35 $ |
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Intel Core i3-3250
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3250
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3250
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3250
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3250
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3250
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3250
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3250
Intel HD Graphics 2500 @ 1.05 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 521
@ 0.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-3250 | AMD Phenom II X2 521 |
Unknown | Unknown |