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AMD Athlon II X3 445 or AMD Athlon II X3 445 – 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 445 features 3 processor cores and has the capability to manage 3 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 X3 445, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket. The Intel Xeon D-1529 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 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-1529, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket. |
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| AMD Athlon II X3 (Rana) | Group | Intel Xeon D-1500 |
| 1 | Generation | 1 |
| AMD Athlon II X3 445 | Name | Intel Xeon D-1529 |
| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| AMD Athlon II | Family | Intel Xeon D |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The AMD Athlon II X3 445 has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X3 445 is 3.1 GHz The Intel Xeon D-1529 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1529 is 1.3 GHz |
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| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| 3.1 GHz | Frequency | 1.3 GHz |
| 3 | CPU Cores | 4 |
| No | Overclocking | No |
| No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
| 3x | Cores | 4x |
| 3 | Threads | 8 |
Internal Graphics |
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The AMD Athlon II X3 445 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-1529 does not have integrated graphics. |
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| -- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
| -- | Technology | -- |
| -- | Direct X | -- |
| 0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
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| -- | Release date | -- |
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| -- | Shaders | -- |
| -- | GPU frequency | -- |
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| -- | Max. displays | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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| -- | AI specifications | -- |
| -- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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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| -- | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
| -- | VP9 | -- |
| -- | VP8 | -- |
| -- | VC-1 | -- |
| -- | JPEG | -- |
| -- | h264 | -- |
| -- | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
| -- | AVC | -- |
| -- | AV1 | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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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 128.0 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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| DDR3-1333 | Memory type | DDR4-2400 |
| 21.3 GB/s | Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
| No | AES-NI | Yes |
| No | ECC | Yes |
| pci | PCIe | pci |
| 16.0 GB | Max. Memory | 128.0 GB |
| 2 | Memory channels | 2 |
Thermal Management |
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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 20 W watts. |
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| 95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 20 W |
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Technical details |
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The AMD Athlon II X3 445 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-1529 is manufactured using a 14 nm process. |
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| AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
| 45 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow! | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
| -- | Part Number | -- |
| -- | Chip design | Monolithic |
| Q2/2010 | Release date | Q3/2017 |
| -- | Release price | 285 $ |
| 1.5 MB | L2-Cache | 6.0 MB |
| Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
| 0 bytes | L3-Cache | 0 bytes |
| AM3 | Socket | BGA 1667 |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| Rana | Architecture | Broadwell |