AMD Phenom II X2 B59 vs AMD Phenom II X2 B53

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AMD Phenom II X2 B59 or AMD Phenom II X2 B59 – 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 B59 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X2 B59, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Phenom II Family AMD Phenom II
AMD Phenom II - 545 Group AMD Phenom II - 545
AMD Phenom II X2 B59 Name AMD Phenom II X2 B53
2 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Phenom II X2 B59 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X2 B59 is 3.4 GHz
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
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading No
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
2 Threads 2
Yes Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Phenom II X2 B59 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Phenom II X2 B53 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

DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
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2 Memory channels 2
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No AES-NI No
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.
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80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Phenom II X2 B59 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 B53 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
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Callisto (K10) Architecture Callisto (K10)
45 nm Technology 45 nm
Q4/2011 Release date Q3/2009
AM3 Socket AM3
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
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Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
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SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
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