CPU comparison with benchmarks
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CPU lineage |
AMD Athlon II X3 425e or AMD Athlon II X3 425e – 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 X3 425e features 3 processor cores and has the capability to manage 3 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series. To use the AMD Athlon II X3 425e, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket. The Intel Pentium J4205 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2016 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Pentium series. To use the Intel Pentium J4205, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1296 socket.
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| AMD Athlon II X3 (Rana) |
Group |
Intel Pentium J4000/N4000 |
| 1 |
Generation |
8 |
| Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Mobile |
| AMD Athlon II X3 425e |
Name |
Intel Pentium J4205 |
| AMD Athlon II |
Family |
Intel Pentium |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The AMD Athlon II X3 425e has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X3 425e is 2.7 GHz The Intel Pentium J4205 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium J4205 is 1.5 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
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| 3 |
Threads |
4 |
| normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
| No |
Hyperthreading |
No |
| No |
Overclocking |
No |
| 3x |
Cores |
4x |
| 3 |
CPU Cores |
4 |
| None |
None |
2.6 GHz |
| 2.7 GHz |
Frequency |
1.5 GHz |
| None |
None |
2.4 GHz |
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Internal Graphics |
The AMD Athlon II X3 425e does not have integrated graphics. The Intel Pentium J4205 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Pentium J4205 uses the Intel HD Graphics 505, which has 144 texture shaders and 18 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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Shaders |
144 |
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Release date |
Q3/2016 |
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Technology |
14 nm |
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Direct X |
12 |
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Max. GPU Memory |
8.0 GB |
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Max. displays |
-- |
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Execution units |
18 |
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GPU frequency |
0.25 GHz |
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Generation |
9 |
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GPU (Turbo) |
0.8 GHz |
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GPU name |
Intel HD Graphics 505 |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
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AI hardware |
-- |
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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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VP8 |
Decode / Encode |
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VC-1 |
Decode |
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JPEG |
Decode / Encode |
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AV1 |
No |
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h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
| -- |
AVC |
Decode / Encode |
| -- |
h264 |
Decode / Encode |
| -- |
VP9 |
Decode |
| -- |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
Decode |
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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. The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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| pci |
PCIe |
pci |
| No |
AES-NI |
Yes |
| DDR3-1333 |
Memory type |
DDR3-1866, LPDDR3-1866, DDR4-2400 |
| No |
ECC |
No |
| 16.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
8.0 GB |
| 2 |
Memory channels |
2 |
| 21.3 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
38.4 GB/s |
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Thermal Management |
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 10 W watts.
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| 45 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
10 W |
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Tjunction max |
105 °C |
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Technical details |
The AMD Athlon II X3 425e 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 Pentium J4205 is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
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| Q2/2011 |
Release date |
Q3/2016 |
| AMD-V |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
| SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow! |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
| 45 nm |
Technology |
14 nm |
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Chip design |
Monolithic |
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Release price |
161 $ |
| Rana |
Architecture |
Apollo Lake |
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L3-Cache |
2.0 MB |
| Windows 10, Linux |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
| Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
| x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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Part Number |
-- |
| AM3 |
Socket |
BGA 1296 |
| 1.5 MB |
L2-Cache |
0 bytes |
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