AMD Phenom II X2 560

AMD Phenom II X2 560
Benchmarks & Specs

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The AMD Phenom II X2 560 represents an interesting era of computer technology. It is based on the solid Callisto architecture, internally known as K10. This architecture was known for its reliability at the time and provided a good base. A special feature is the relatively large 6 MB Level 3 Cache.

This cache was very generously sized for a dual-core processor of its generation. It significantly supported the cores in data processing. It was manufactured using the then-advanced 45 nm process. This contributed to the energy efficiency and stability of the chip. Although the AMD Phenom II X2 560 is no longer among the fastest today, it still meets basic requirements.

It is still suitable for light office work or as a basis for older systems. We see it as an example of AMD's engineering prowess at the time. It offers reliable, albeit modest, performance for everyday tasks. This processor was a popular choice in its time.
  • Callisto (K10) Architecture
  • 6 MB Level 3 Cache
  • Manufactured in 45 nm

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
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In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
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In segment Desktop
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

AMD Athlon II X3 460
3C / 3T · 3.40 GHz
426
Intel Core2 Duo E6850
2C / 2T · 3.00 GHz
426
AMD Phenom II X2 560
2C / 2T · 3.30 GHz
424
AMD Phenom II X4 955
4C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
422
Intel Pentium E6600
2C / 2T · 3.06 GHz
422
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD Athlon II X3 405e
3C / 3T · 2.30 GHz
776
AMD Phenom X4 9600
4C / 4T · 2.30 GHz
775
AMD Phenom II X2 560
2C / 2T · 3.30 GHz
771
Intel Pentium N3700
4C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
770
AMD Phenom II X2 555
2C / 2T · 3.20 GHz
767
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

AMD Athlon II X4 760K
4C / 4T · 4.10 GHz
88 cb
AMD Phenom II X6 1075T
6C / 6T · 3.50 GHz
88 cb
AMD Phenom II X2 560
2C / 2T · 3.30 GHz
87 cb
AMD Athlon II X4 750K
4C / 4T · 4.00 GHz
86 cb
Intel Xeon X3440
4C / 8T · 2.93 GHz
86 cb
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

AMD Phenom II X2 B59
2C / 2T · 3.40 GHz
172 cb
Intel Celeron G1820T
2C / 2T · 2.40 GHz
170 cb
AMD Phenom II X2 560
2C / 2T · 3.30 GHz
167 cb
AMD A6-3500
3C / 3T · 2.40 GHz
166 cb
AMD A8-6410
4C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
165 cb

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyAMD Phenom II (52)
CPU groupAMD Phenom II - 545 (9)
ArchitectureCallisto (K10)
Technology45 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketAM3
Generation2
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads2 / 2
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 2x
Frequency: 3.30 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):
L2-Cache
L3-Cache6.00 MB
OverclockingYes

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3-1333
DDR2-1066
21.3 GB/s
17.1 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP80 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip design
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE3, SSE4a
Release dateQ3/2010
Release price65 $
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AMD Phenom II X2 560
AMD Phenom II X2 560
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