AMD Athlon II X3 440 vs Intel Core2 Duo E8500

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Athlon II X3 440 or AMD Athlon II X3 440 – 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 440 features 3 processor cores and has the capability to manage 3 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X3 440, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
The Intel Core2 Duo E8500 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2008 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E8500, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
1 Generation 2
AMD Athlon II Family Intel Core2 Duo
AMD Athlon II X3 (Rana) Group Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000
AMD Athlon II X3 440 Name Intel Core2 Duo E8500
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Athlon II X3 440 has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X3 440 is 3.0 GHz
The Intel Core2 Duo E8500 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E8500 is 3.16 GHz
3 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
3 CPU Cores 2
3x Cores 2x
No Overclocking Yes
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.16 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Athlon II X3 440 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core2 Duo E8500 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 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.
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 65 W watts.
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95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Athlon II X3 440 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 E8500 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
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AM3 Socket LGA 775
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
1.5 MB L2-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Chip design Monolithic
SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow! ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x
Rana Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
45 nm Technology 45 nm
Q1/2010 Release date Q1/2008