AMD Athlon II X4 620e vs Intel Core2 Duo E8500

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Athlon II X4 620e or AMD Athlon II X4 620e – 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 X4 620e features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 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 X4 620e, 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
AMD Athlon II X4 620e Name Intel Core2 Duo E8500
AMD Athlon II X4 (Propus) Group Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000
1 Generation 2
AMD Athlon II Family Intel Core2 Duo
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Athlon II X4 620e has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X4 620e is 2.6 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
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 2
2.6 GHz Frequency 3.16 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
4x Cores 2x
4 Threads 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Athlon II X4 620e 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

DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
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No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
 
 

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 65 W watts.
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45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Athlon II X4 620e 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.
-- Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
AM3 Socket LGA 775
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
2.0 MB L2-Cache 6.0 MB
Q2/2011 Release date Q1/2008
Propus Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow! ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x
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45 nm Technology 45 nm