Intel Pentium D1507 vs AMD Phenom II X3 B73

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Intel Pentium D1507 or Intel Pentium D1507 – 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 Pentium D1507 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium D1507, you'll need a motherboard with a AM1 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.
Intel Pentium D Group AMD Phenom II - 700
5 Generation 3
Intel Pentium D1507 Name AMD Phenom II X3 B73
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Pentium Family AMD Phenom II
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Pentium D1507 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium D1507 is 1.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.2 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
1.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
1.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
normal Core architecture normal
1.2 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
2 CPU Cores 3
No Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 3x
2 Threads 3
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Pentium D1507 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

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 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.
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 20 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.
20 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
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Technical details

The Intel Pentium D1507 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 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.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
14 nm Technology 45 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
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Q4/2015 Release date Q3/2009
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
3.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
AM1 Socket AM3
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Broadwell Architecture Heka (K10)