AMD Phenom II X2 555 BE vs Intel Core 2 Duo E7300
Comparative analysis of AMD Phenom II X2 555 BE and Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, 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), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s).
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD Phenom II X2 555 BE
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 5 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 20% higher clock speed: 3.2 GHz vs 2.67 GHz
- 4x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 24% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1307 vs 1050
- Around 38% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 1296 vs 942
- Around 20% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 411 vs 342
- Around 33% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 762 vs 571
- 7.7x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 2.25 vs 0.291
- Around 57% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.13 vs 0.083
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | January 2010 vs August 2008 |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Maximum frequency | 3.2 GHz vs 2.67 GHz |
L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) vs 64 KB |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 1307 vs 1050 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 1296 vs 942 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 411 vs 342 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 762 vs 571 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 2.25 vs 0.291 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.13 vs 0.083 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core 2 Duo E7300
- 3x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 23% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 80 Watt
- Around 34% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 13.015 vs 9.709
Specifications (specs) | |
L2 cache | 3072 KB vs 512 KB (per core) |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt vs 80 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 13.015 vs 9.709 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD Phenom II X2 555 BE
CPU 2: Intel Core 2 Duo E7300
PassMark - Single thread mark |
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Geekbench 4 - Single Core |
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Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) |
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Name | AMD Phenom II X2 555 BE | Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 1307 | 1050 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 1296 | 942 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 411 | 342 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 762 | 571 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 2.25 | 0.291 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 9.709 | 13.015 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.13 | 0.083 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 0.213 | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 2.308 |
Compare specifications (specs)
AMD Phenom II X2 555 BE | Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Callisto | Wolfdale |
Launch date | January 2010 | August 2008 |
Place in performance rating | 3036 | 3049 |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Price now | $19.99 | |
Processor Number | E7300 | |
Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors | |
Status | Discontinued | |
Value for money (0-100) | 25.46 | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Die size | 258 mm | 82 mm2 |
L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) | 64 KB |
L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 3072 KB |
L3 cache | 6144 KB (shared) | |
Manufacturing process technology | 45 nm | 45 nm |
Maximum frequency | 3.2 GHz | 2.67 GHz |
Number of cores | 2 | 2 |
Transistor count | 758 million | 228 million |
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Base frequency | 2.66 GHz | |
Bus Speed | 1066 MHz FSB | |
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 74 °C | |
Maximum core temperature | 74.1°C | |
VID voltage range | 0.8500V-1.3625V | |
Memory |
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Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Sockets supported | AM3 | LGA775 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 80 Watt | 65 Watt |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
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® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) |