AMD Phenom II X3 720 BE vs Intel Core 2 Duo E6550
Comparative analysis of AMD Phenom II X3 720 BE and Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), 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 - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s).
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD Phenom II X3 720 BE
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 7 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 1 more cores, run more applications at once: 3 vs 2
- Around 20% higher clock speed: 2.8 GHz vs 2.33 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 45 nm vs 65 nm
- 6x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 2.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.161 vs 0.077
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | February 2009 vs July 2007 |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of cores | 3 vs 2 |
Maximum frequency | 2.8 GHz vs 2.33 GHz |
Manufacturing process technology | 45 nm vs 65 nm |
L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) vs 64 KB |
Benchmarks | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.161 vs 0.077 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core 2 Duo E6550
- 2.7x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 46% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 95 Watt
L2 cache | 4096 KB vs 512 KB (per core) |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt vs 95 Watt |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD Phenom II X3 720 BE
CPU 2: Intel Core 2 Duo E6550
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) |
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Name | AMD Phenom II X3 720 BE | Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.161 | 0.077 |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 908 | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 896 | |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 303 | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 527 | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 0.261 | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 18.666 | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 0.371 | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 1.88 |
Compare specifications (specs)
AMD Phenom II X3 720 BE | Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Heka | Conroe |
Launch date | February 2009 | July 2007 |
Place in performance rating | 3211 | 3206 |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Price now | $14.95 | |
Processor Number | E6550 | |
Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors | |
Status | Discontinued | |
Value for money (0-100) | 29.56 | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Die size | 258 mm | 143 mm2 |
L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) | 64 KB |
L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 4096 KB |
L3 cache | 6144 KB (shared) | |
Manufacturing process technology | 45 nm | 65 nm |
Maximum frequency | 2.8 GHz | 2.33 GHz |
Number of cores | 3 | 2 |
Transistor count | 758 million | 291 million |
Unlocked | ||
Base frequency | 2.33 GHz | |
Bus Speed | 1333 MHz FSB | |
Maximum core temperature | 72°C | |
VID voltage range | 0.8500V-1.5V | |
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 | PLGA775 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 95 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) |