AMD Phenom II X2 B53 vs Intel Core i7-4820K

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AMD Phenom II X2 B53 or AMD Phenom II X2 B53 – 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 B53 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X2 B53, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4820K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4820K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
AMD Phenom II - 545 Group Intel Core i 4000X
2 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Phenom II X2 B53 Name Intel Core i7-4820K
AMD Phenom II Family Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Phenom II X2 B53 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X2 B53 is 2.8 GHz
The Intel Core i7-4820K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4820K is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
2 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
None None 3.9 GHz
2.8 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
None None 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Phenom II X2 B53 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-4820K 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

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1866
No ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 4
-- Bandwidth 59.7 GB/s
 
 

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 130 W watts.
80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
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Technical details

The AMD Phenom II X2 B53 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 Intel Core i7-4820K is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 10.0 MB cache.
Q3/2009 Release date Q3/2013
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
45 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 280 $
Callisto (K10) Architecture Ivy Bridge E
6.0 MB L3-Cache 10.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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AM3 Socket LGA 2011
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes