AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ BE vs Intel Core 2 Solo ULV U2100
Comparative analysis of AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ BE and Intel Core 2 Solo ULV U2100 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Compatibility, Memory, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization.
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ BE
- 1 more cores, run more applications at once: 2 vs 1
- Around 143% higher clock speed: 2.6 GHz vs 1.07 GHz
- 4x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
| Number of cores | 2 vs 1 |
| Maximum frequency | 2.6 GHz vs 1.07 GHz |
| L1 cache | 256 KB vs 64 KB |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core 2 Solo ULV U2100
- 2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 10.8x lower typical power consumption: 5.5 Watt vs 65 Watt
| L2 cache | 1024 KB vs 512 KB |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 5.5 Watt vs 65 Watt |
Compare specifications (specs)
| AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ BE | Intel Core 2 Solo ULV U2100 | |
|---|---|---|
Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Brisbane | Merom |
| Launch date | September 2007 | September 2007 |
| Place in performance rating | not rated | not rated |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Mobile |
| Processor Number | U2100 | |
| Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors | |
| Status | Discontinued | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Die size | 126 mm | 143 mm2 |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 cache | 512 KB | 1024 KB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Maximum frequency | 2.6 GHz | 1.07 GHz |
| Number of cores | 2 | 1 |
| Transistor count | 154 million | 291 million |
| Base frequency | 1.06 GHz | |
| Bus Speed | 533 MHz FSB | |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | |
| VID voltage range | 0.80V-1.00V | |
Compatibility |
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| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Sockets supported | AM2 | Intel BGA 956 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt | 5.5 Watt |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Package Size | 35mm x 35mm | |
Memory |
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| Supported memory types | DDR1 | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| FSB parity | ||
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||