Intel Atom C2550 vs AMD Phenom II X4 B95

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Intel Atom C2550 or Intel Atom C2550 – 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 Intel Atom C2550 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C2550, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1283 socket.
The AMD Phenom II X4 B95 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 B95, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Intel Atom C2550 Name AMD Phenom II X4 B95
Intel Atom Family AMD Phenom II
Intel Atom C2000 Group AMD Phenom II - 800/900
3 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C2550 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C2550 is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
The AMD Phenom II X4 B95 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X4 B95 is 3.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading No
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.4 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
4x Cores 4x
No Overclocking Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C2550 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Phenom II X4 B95 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 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
Yes ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 14 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 95 W watts.
14 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
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Technical details

The Intel Atom C2550 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Phenom II X4 B95 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 1283 Socket AM3
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2009
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22 nm Technology 45 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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2.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Avoton Architecture Deneb (K10)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a