AMD Phenom II X4 820 vs Intel Core i5-2510E

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AMD Phenom II X4 820 or AMD Phenom II X4 820 – 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 X4 820 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2009 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X4 820, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
The Intel Core i5-2510E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2510E, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
AMD Phenom II Family Intel Core i5
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD Phenom II X4 820 Name Intel Core i5-2510E
AMD Phenom II - 800/900 Group Intel Core i 2000M
4 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Phenom II X4 820 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X4 820 is 2.8 GHz
The Intel Core i5-2510E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2510E is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
4x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading Yes
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
None None 3.1 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Phenom II X4 820 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-2510E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2510E uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Execution units 6
-- Direct X 10.1
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 48
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2000
-- GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Generation 6
-- Technology 32 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
-- VP8 No
-- VP9 No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No AES-NI Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1333
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 35 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Phenom II X4 820 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-2510E is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2009 Release date Q1/2011
AM3 Socket PGA 988
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
4.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Deneb (K10) Architecture Sandy Bridge H
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Release price --
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Chip design Monolithic
45 nm Technology 32 nm