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Intel Core i9-10900X | AMD Phenom II X2 B59 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-10900X or AMD Phenom II X2 B59 - 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 i9-10900X has 10 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.70 GHz. Up to 256 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-10900X was released in Q4/2019. The AMD Phenom II X2 B59 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 B59 was released in Q4/2011. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Phenom II (52) |
Intel Core i 10000X (4) | CPU group | AMD Phenom II - 545 (9) |
10 | Generation | 2 |
Cascade Lake | Architecture | Callisto (K10) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i9-9900X | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-10900X has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10900X is 3.70 GHz (4.70 GHz) while the AMD Phenom II X2 B59 has 2 CPU cores and 2 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X2 B59 is at 3.40 GHz. |
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Intel Core i9-10900X | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X2 B59 |
10 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.70 GHz | Frequency | 3.40 GHz |
4.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-10900X can use up to 256 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 93.8 GB/s. The AMD Phenom II X2 B59 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 i9-10900X | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X2 B59 |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 |
256 GB | Max. Memory | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
93.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
48 | PCIe lanes | -- |
47.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i9-10900X is 165 W, while the AMD Phenom II X2 B59 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 i9-10900X | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X2 B59 |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 80 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
94 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-10900X is manufactured in 14 nm and has 19.25 MB cache. The AMD Phenom II X2 B59 is manufactured in 45 nm and has a 6.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i9-10900X | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X2 B59 |
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, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2019 | Release date | Q4/2011 |
590 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B59
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B59
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B59
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B59
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B59
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B59
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B59
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B59
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B59
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B59
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 B59
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-10900X | AMD Phenom II X2 B59 |
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