Intel Core i7-7740X | AMD Phenom II X2 565 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-7740X or AMD Phenom II X2 565 - 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 i7-7740X has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-7740X was released in Q2/2017. The AMD Phenom II X2 565 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X2 565 was released in Q4/2010. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD Phenom II (52) |
Intel Core i 7000X (9) | CPU group | AMD Phenom II - 545 (9) |
7 | Generation | 2 |
Skylake X | Architecture | Callisto (K10) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-7740X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7740X is 4.30 GHz (4.50 GHz) while the AMD Phenom II X2 565 has 2 CPU cores and 2 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X2 565 is at 3.40 GHz. |
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Intel Core i7-7740X | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X2 565 |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
4.30 GHz | Frequency | 3.40 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-7740X can use up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 42.7 GB/s. The AMD Phenom II X2 565 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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Intel Core i7-7740X | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X2 565 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-7740X is 112 W, while the AMD Phenom II X2 565 has a TDP of 80 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-7740X | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X2 565 |
112 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 80 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-7740X is manufactured in 14 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The AMD Phenom II X2 565 is manufactured in 45 nm and has a 6.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-7740X | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X2 565 |
14 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE3, SSE4a |
LGA 2066 | Socket | AM3 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2017 | Release date | Q4/2010 |
375 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 565
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 565
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 565
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 565
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 565
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 565
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 565
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 565
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-7740X | AMD Phenom II X2 565 |
Unknown | Unknown |