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AMD Phenom II X2 521 Benchmark, Test and specs
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The AMD Phenom II X2 521 was released in Q2/2011 and has 2 cores. The processor can process 2 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket AM3.
| Name: | AMD Phenom II X2 521 |
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| Family: | AMD Phenom II (52) |
| CPU group: | AMD Phenom II - 500 (2) |
| Architecture: | Regor (K10) |
| Technology: | 45 nm |
| Segment: | Desktop |
| Generation: | 1 |
| Predecessor: | -- |
| Successor: | -- |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
The AMD Phenom II X2 521 has 2 cores. The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X2 521 is 3.50 GHz. An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.
| CPU Cores / Threads: | 2 / 2 |
|---|---|
| Core architecture: | normal |
| Cores: | 2x |
| Hyperthreading / SMT: | No |
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| Overclocking: | Yes |
| Frequency: | 3.50 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (1 Core): | -- |
| Turbo Frequency (2 Cores): | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Phenom II X2 521 supports a maximum of memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 21.3 GB/s. |
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| Memory type: | Memory bandwidth: |
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| DDR3-1333 DDR2-1066 | 21.3 GB/s 17.1 GB/s |
| Max. Memory: | |
| Memory channels: | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| ECC: | No |
| PCIe: | |
| PCIe Bandwidth: | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Phenom II X2 521 has a TDP of 65 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor. |
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| TDP (PL1 / PBP): | 65 W |
| TDP (PL2): | -- |
| TDP up: | -- |
| TDP down: | -- |
| Tjunction max.: | -- |
Technical details
Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The AMD Phenom II X2 521 is made in 45 nm and has 2.00 MB cache.
| Technology: | 45 nm |
|---|---|
| Chip design: | |
| Socket: | AM3 |
| L2-Cache: | -- |
| L3-Cache: | 2.00 MB |
| AES-NI: | No |
| Operating systems: | Windows 10, Linux |
| Virtualization: | AMD-V |
|---|---|
| Instruction set (ISA): | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions: | SSE3, SSE4a |
| Release date: | Q2/2011 |
| Release price: | 35 $ |
| Part Number: | -- |
| Documents: | -- |
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz
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Benchmark results
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