AMD Athlon II X2 250 vs Intel Core2 Duo E4500

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AMD Athlon II X2 250 or AMD Athlon II X2 250 – 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 250 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2009 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X2 250, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
The Intel Core2 Duo E4500 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2007 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E4500, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
AMD Athlon II Family Intel Core2 Duo
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Athlon II X2 250 Name Intel Core2 Duo E4500
AMD Athlon II X2 (Propus) Group Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000
1 Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Athlon II X2 250 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X2 250 is 3.0 GHz
The Intel Core2 Duo E4500 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E4500 is 2.2 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading No
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
2 Threads 2
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Athlon II X2 250 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core2 Duo E4500 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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, DDR2-1066
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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
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Technical details

The AMD Athlon II X2 250 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 Intel Core2 Duo E4500 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2009 Release date Q3/2007
AM3 Socket LGA 775
2.0 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 Conroe (Core)
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x
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SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow! ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2
-- Chip design Monolithic
45 nm Technology 65 nm