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