Intel Atom C2730 vs AMD Phenom II X4 905e

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Intel Atom C2730 or Intel Atom C2730 – 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 C2730 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C2730, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1283 socket.
The AMD Phenom II X4 905e 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 905e, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Intel Atom C2730 Name AMD Phenom II X4 905e
Intel Atom Family AMD Phenom II
3 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom C2000 Group AMD Phenom II - 800/900
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C2730 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C2730 is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Phenom II X4 905e has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X4 905e is 2.5 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
1.7 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
8 Threads 4
No Overclocking Yes
8x Cores 4x
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Hyperthreading No
8 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C2730 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Phenom II X4 905e does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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 32.0 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.
DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
pci PCIe pci
Yes ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
Yes AES-NI No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 12 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 65 W watts.
12 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
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Technical details

The Intel Atom C2730 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Phenom II X4 905e is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2013 Release date Q1/2009
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
BGA 1283 Socket AM3
Avoton Architecture Deneb (K10)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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130 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
22 nm Technology 45 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes