AMD Athlon II X2 265 vs Intel Xeon D-1557

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AMD Athlon II X2 265 or AMD Athlon II X2 265 – 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 265 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X2 265, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-1557 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1557, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
AMD Athlon II Family Intel Xeon D
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Athlon II X2 265 Name Intel Xeon D-1557
AMD Athlon II X2 (Propus) Group Intel Xeon D-1500
1 Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Athlon II X2 265 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X2 265 is 3.3 GHz
The Intel Xeon D-1557 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1557 is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 12x
No Hyperthreading Yes
3.3 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
No Overclocking No
2 Threads 24
None None 2.1 GHz
2 CPU Cores 12
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Athlon II X2 265 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-1557 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

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No AES-NI Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2133
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC Yes
 
 

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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
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Technical details

The AMD Athlon II X2 265 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 Xeon D-1557 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2010 Release date Q3/2017
AM3 Socket BGA 1667
2.0 MB L2-Cache 18.0 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 Broadwell
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price 743 $
SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow! ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Chip design Monolithic
45 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

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