MediaTek Helio P65 vs AMD Athlon II X4 638

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

MediaTek Helio P65 or MediaTek Helio P65 – 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 AMD Athlon II X4 638 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X4 638, you'll need a motherboard with a FM1 socket.
-- Segment Desktop / Server
MediaTek Helio P65 Name AMD Athlon II X4 638
Family AMD Athlon II
-- Generation 2
Group AMD Athlon II X4 (Llano)
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Athlon II X4 638 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X4 638 is 2.7 GHz
-- Core architecture normal
None None 2.7 GHz
None None 4x
-- Threads 4
No Hyperthreading No
-- CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek Helio P65 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon II X4 638 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
-- Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
Memory type DDR3-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

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.
-- Tjunction max --
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

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 638 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
-- Release date Q1/2012
-- Part Number AD638XOJGXBOX
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
Virtualization AMD-V
ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
-- Chip design --
-- Architecture Llano
-- Technology 32 nm
Socket FM1
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
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Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes