AMD Phenom II X2 B53

AMD Phenom II X2 B53
Benchmarks & Specs

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The AMD Phenom II X2 B53 from AMD proved to be a solid choice in its time. It is based on the proven K10 architecture with the codename Callisto. It was manufactured using the 45-nanometer process. This was a good step towards efficiency. The integrated Level 3 Cache is particularly positive. With a generous 6 MB Level 3 Cache, the AMD Phenom II X2 B53 could provide data quickly.

This contributed significantly to smooth computer performance. For everyday applications and multitasking, this dual-core processor offered a reliable foundation. It enabled users to complete their tasks without major delays. Also, the memory bandwidth of 21 GB/s was sufficiently dimensioned for many scenarios.

You could watch movies or surf the internet with it. The AMD Phenom II X2 B53 was an example of the progress of those years. It met the requirements for an accessible and powerful processor.
  • K10 Architecture
  • 45 nm Manufacturing
  • 6 MB Level 3 Cache

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
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

Intel Xeon Bronze 3104
6C / 6T · 1.70 GHz
75 cb
Intel Xeon Bronze 3106
8C / 8T · 1.70 GHz
75 cb
AMD Phenom II X2 B53
2C / 2T · 2.80 GHz
74 cb
Intel Xeon E5-2609 v3
6C / 6T · 1.90 GHz
73 cb
AMD FX-6100
6C / 6T · 3.90 GHz
73 cb
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

Intel Pentium N3510
4C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
145 cb
Intel Pentium N3520
4C / 4T · 2.42 GHz
143 cb
AMD Phenom II X2 B53
2C / 2T · 2.80 GHz
142 cb
AMD Athlon II X2 340
2C / 2T · 3.60 GHz
126 cb
AMD A4-3400
2C / 2T · 2.70 GHz
125 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: 2.80 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 dateQ3/2009
Release price
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AMD Phenom II X2 B53
AMD Phenom II X2 B53
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