AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ BE vs Intel Core 2 Duo T8100
Comparative analysis of AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ BE and Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Compatibility, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s).
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ BE
- Around 33% higher clock speed: 2.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
| Maximum frequency | 2.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core 2 Duo T8100
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 45 nm vs 65 nm
- 6x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 86% lower typical power consumption: 35 Watt vs 65 Watt
| Manufacturing process technology | 45 nm vs 65 nm |
| L2 cache | 3072 KB vs 512 KB |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 35 Watt vs 65 Watt |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ BE
CPU 2: Intel Core 2 Duo T8100
| Name | AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ BE | Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 833 | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 770 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 295 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 512 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 0.23 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 15.035 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.075 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ BE | Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 | |
|---|---|---|
Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Brisbane | Penryn |
| Launch date | February 2008 | 10 January 2008 |
| Place in performance rating | not rated | 3158 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Mobile |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $209 | |
| Price now | $999.99 | |
| Processor Number | T8100 | |
| Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors | |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 0.38 | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Die size | 126 mm | 107 mm2 |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | |
| L2 cache | 512 KB | 3072 KB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 65 nm | 45 nm |
| Maximum frequency | 2.8 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| Number of cores | 2 | 2 |
| Transistor count | 154 million | 410 million |
| Base frequency | 2.10 GHz | |
| Bus Speed | 800 MHz FSB | |
| Front-side bus (FSB) | 800 MHz | |
| Maximum core temperature | 105°C | |
| Number of threads | 2 | |
| VID voltage range | 1.000V-1.250V | |
Compatibility |
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| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | |
| Sockets supported | AM2 | PGA478, BGA479 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt | 35 Watt |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Package Size | 35mm x 35mm | |
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 | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
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