AMD Athlon X4 835 vs AMD Athlon II X4 860K

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AMD Athlon X4 835 or AMD Athlon X4 835 – 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 X4 835 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Athlon series.
To use the AMD Athlon X4 835, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2+ socket.
The AMD Athlon II X4 860K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X4 860K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2+ socket.
AMD Athlon X4 (Carizzo) Group AMD Athlon II X4 (Kaveri)
2 Generation 5
AMD Athlon X4 835 Name AMD Athlon II X4 860K
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Athlon Family AMD Athlon II
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Athlon X4 835 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon X4 835 is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The AMD Athlon II X4 860K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X4 860K is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.1 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 4x
4 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Athlon X4 835 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon II X4 860K does not have integrated graphics.
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-- Technology --
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
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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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-2133 Memory type DDR3-2133
34.2 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
No AES-NI No
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
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Technical details

The AMD Athlon X4 835 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Athlon II X4 860K is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
None Virtualization AMD-V
28 nm Technology 32 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE3 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
-- Part Number --
-- Chip design --
Q1/2016 Release date Q4/2014
52 $ Release price 70 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
2.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
FM2+ Socket FM2+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Carizzo Architecture Kaveri