AMD Athlon II X2 270 vs AMD FX-4320

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AMD Athlon II X2 270 or AMD Athlon II X2 270 – 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 270 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X2 270, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
The AMD FX-4320 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-4320, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Athlon II X2 (Propus) Group AMD FX-4300
AMD Athlon II Family AMD FX
1 Generation 2
AMD Athlon II X2 270 Name AMD FX-4320
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Athlon II X2 270 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X2 270 is 3.4 GHz
The AMD FX-4320 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-4320 is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
2 Threads 4
None None 4.2 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
3.4 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
None None 4.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Athlon II X2 270 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD FX-4320 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 ECC Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
No AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1866
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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.
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65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Athlon II X2 270 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 FX-4320 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
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Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Q3/2011 Release date Q4/2012
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
AM3 Socket AM3+
Propus Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
45 nm Technology 32 nm
SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow! ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4