Intel Pentium D1509 vs AMD Phenom II X4 970

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Intel Pentium D1509 or Intel Pentium D1509 – 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 D1509 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 D1509, you'll need a motherboard with a AM1 socket.
The AMD Phenom II X4 970 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2010 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X4 970, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
5 Generation 4
Intel Pentium D1509 Name AMD Phenom II X4 970
Intel Pentium Family AMD Phenom II
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Pentium D Group AMD Phenom II - 800/900
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Pentium D1509 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium D1509 is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.5 GHz.
The AMD Phenom II X4 970 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X4 970 is 3.5 GHz
2 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading No
1.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
1.5 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
1.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Pentium D1509 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Phenom II X4 970 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.
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 19 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 125 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
19 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Pentium D1509 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 X4 970 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
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14 nm Technology 45 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
3.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
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AM1 Socket AM3
Broadwell Architecture Deneb (K10)
Q4/2015 Release date Q3/2010
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux