AMD Phenom II X4 910 vs AMD Phenom II X3 B73

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CPU lineage

AMD Phenom II X4 910 or AMD Phenom II X4 910 – 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 910 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2009 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X4 910, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
The AMD Phenom II X3 B73 features 3 processor cores and has the capability to manage 3 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2009 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X3 B73, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
AMD Phenom II - 800/900 Group AMD Phenom II - 700
4 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Phenom II X4 910 Name AMD Phenom II X3 B73
AMD Phenom II Family AMD Phenom II
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Phenom II X4 910 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X4 910 is 2.6 GHz
The AMD Phenom II X3 B73 has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X3 B73 is 2.8 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 3x
Yes Overclocking Yes
4 Threads 3
4 CPU Cores 3
normal Core architecture normal
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Phenom II X4 910 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Phenom II X3 B73 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

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No AES-NI No
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
No ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
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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.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
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Technical details

The AMD Phenom II X4 910 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 X3 B73 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Q1/2009 Release date Q3/2009
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
45 nm Technology 45 nm
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Deneb (K10) Architecture Heka (K10)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 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 AM3
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