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.
AMD Phenom II Family AMD Phenom II
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Phenom II X2 565 Name AMD Phenom II X2 521
AMD Phenom II - 545 Group AMD Phenom II - 500
2 Generation 1
 
 

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
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading No
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
2 Threads 2
2 CPU Cores 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

No AES-NI No
0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
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DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q4/2010 Release date Q2/2011
AM3 Socket AM3
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
6.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Callisto (K10) Architecture Regor (K10)
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
-- Release price 35 $
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
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45 nm Technology 45 nm