AMD Athlon II X2 245 vs AMD Athlon II X3 405e

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AMD Athlon II X2 245 or AMD Athlon II X2 245 – 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 245 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2009 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X2 245, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
The AMD Athlon II X3 405e features 3 processor cores and has the capability to manage 3 threads concurrently.
To use the AMD Athlon II X3 405e, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
1 Generation 1
AMD Athlon II X2 245 Name AMD Athlon II X3 405e
AMD Athlon II Family AMD Athlon II
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Athlon II X2 (Propus) Group AMD Athlon II X3 (Rana)
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Athlon II X2 245 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X2 245 is 2.9 GHz
The AMD Athlon II X3 405e has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X3 405e is 2.3 GHz
2 CPU Cores 3
normal Core architecture normal
2 Threads 3
No Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 3x
2.9 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Athlon II X2 245 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon II X3 405e 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

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1333
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
 
 

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 45 W watts.
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65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Athlon II X2 245 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 X3 405e is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
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45 nm Technology 45 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
2.0 MB L2-Cache 1.5 MB
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow! ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
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AM3 Socket AM3
Propus Architecture Rana
Q3/2009 Release date Q3/2009
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux