Intel Core2 Duo T5550 vs AMD Athlon II X4 620e

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Intel Core2 Duo T5550 or Intel Core2 Duo T5550 – 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 Core2 Duo T5550 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo T5550, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 478 socket.
The AMD Athlon II X4 620e features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X4 620e, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
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Intel Celeron Family AMD Athlon II
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core2 Duo T5550 Name AMD Athlon II X4 620e
Intel Core 2 Duo T5000 Group AMD Athlon II X4 (Propus)
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo T5550 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo T5550 is 1.83 GHz
The AMD Athlon II X4 620e has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X4 620e is 2.6 GHz
2 Threads 4
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
1.83 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 4
No Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo T5550 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon II X4 620e 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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0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
Memory type DDR3-1333
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
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Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 45 W watts.
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35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo T5550 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Athlon II X4 620e is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
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Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
65 nm Technology 45 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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PGA 478 Socket AM3
-- Release date Q2/2011
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
Merom (Core) Architecture Propus
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
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VT-x Virtualization AMD-V
2.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB