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.
AMD Phenom II X2 B59 Name AMD Phenom II X2 B53
2 Generation 2
AMD Phenom II - 545 Group AMD Phenom II - 545
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Phenom II Family AMD Phenom II
 
 

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
2 CPU Cores 2
2 Threads 2
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
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

2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
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DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
No AES-NI 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.
Callisto (K10) Architecture Callisto (K10)
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
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6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
45 nm Technology 45 nm
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
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Q4/2011 Release date Q3/2009
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AM3 Socket AM3
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux