AMD Athlon II X2 220 vs AMD Athlon II X4 635

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AMD Athlon II X2 220 or AMD Athlon II X2 220 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Athlon II X2 220 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X2 220, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
The AMD Athlon II X4 635 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X4 635, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
AMD Athlon II Family AMD Athlon II
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Athlon II X2 220 Name AMD Athlon II X4 635
AMD Athlon II X2 (Propus) Group AMD Athlon II X4 (Propus)
1 Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Athlon II X2 220 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X2 220 is 2.8 GHz
The AMD Athlon II X4 635 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X4 635 is 2.9 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 4x
No Hyperthreading No
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
2 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Athlon II X2 220 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon II X4 635 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

No AES-NI No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
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DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1333
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
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Technical details

The AMD Athlon II X2 220 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Athlon II X4 635 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2010 Release date Q1/2010
AM3 Socket AM3
1.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Propus Architecture Propus
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
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SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow! ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
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45 nm Technology 45 nm