AMD Phenom X3 8750 BE vs Intel Celeron M 585

Comparative analysis of AMD Phenom X3 8750 BE and Intel Celeron M 585 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Compatibility, Virtualization, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies.

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD Phenom X3 8750 BE

  • Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
  • 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 3 vs 1
  • Around 11% higher clock speed: 2.4 GHz vs 2.16 GHz
  • Around 50% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Unlocked Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores 3 vs 1
Maximum frequency 2.4 GHz vs 2.16 GHz
L2 cache 512 KB (per core) vs 1024 KB

Reasons to consider the Intel Celeron M 585

  • 3.1x lower typical power consumption: 31 Watt vs 95 Watt
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 31 Watt vs 95 Watt

Compare specifications (specs)

AMD Phenom X3 8750 BE Intel Celeron M 585

Essentials

Architecture codename Toliman Merom
Launch date September 2008 20 August 2008
Place in performance rating not rated not rated
Vertical segment Desktop Mobile
Launch price (MSRP) $70
Processor Number 585
Series Legacy Intel® Celeron® Processor
Status Discontinued

Performance

64 bit support
Die size 285 mm 143 mm2
L1 cache 128 KB (per core)
L2 cache 512 KB (per core) 1024 KB
L3 cache 2048 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology 65 nm 65 nm
Maximum frequency 2.4 GHz 2.16 GHz
Number of cores 3 1
Transistor count 450 million 291 million
Unlocked
Base frequency 2.16 GHz
Bus Speed 667 MHz FSB
Front-side bus (FSB) 667 MHz
Maximum core temperature 100°C
Number of threads 1
VID voltage range 0.95-1.30V

Compatibility

Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1
Sockets supported AM2+ PPGA478
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 95 Watt 31 Watt
Low Halogen Options Available
Package Size 35mm x 35mm

Virtualization

AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)

Security & Reliability

Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)

Advanced Technologies

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
FSB parity
Idle States
Intel 64
Intel® Demand Based Switching
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology

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