AMD Phenom II X2 565 vs AMD Phenom II X2 521

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AMD Phenom II X2 565 or AMD Phenom II X2 565 – 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 Phenom II X2 565 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2010 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X2 565, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
The AMD Phenom II X2 521 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X2 521, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
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AMD Phenom II Family AMD Phenom II
AMD Phenom II - 545 Group AMD Phenom II - 500
AMD Phenom II X2 565 Name AMD Phenom II X2 521
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Phenom II X2 565 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X2 565 is 3.4 GHz
The AMD Phenom II X2 521 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X2 521 is 3.5 GHz
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading No
2 Threads 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Phenom II X2 565 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Phenom II X2 521 does not have integrated graphics.
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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

2 Memory channels 2
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DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
No AES-NI No
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Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 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.
80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
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Technical details

The AMD Phenom II X2 565 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Phenom II X2 521 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q4/2010 Release date Q2/2011
Callisto (K10) Architecture Regor (K10)
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AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
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6.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
45 nm Technology 45 nm
AM3 Socket AM3
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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-- Release price 35 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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