Intel Pentium 4 HT 571 vs AMD Opteron 156
Comparative analysis of Intel Pentium 4 HT 571 and AMD Opteron 156 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Pentium 4 HT 571
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 month(s) later
- Around 27% higher clock speed: 3.8 GHz vs 3 GHz
| Launch date | June 2005 vs May 2005 |
| Maximum frequency | 3.8 GHz vs 3 GHz |
Reasons to consider the AMD Opteron 156
- 8x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 11% lower typical power consumption: 104 Watt vs 115 Watt
| L1 cache | 128 KB vs 16 KB |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 104 Watt vs 115 Watt |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Pentium 4 HT 571 | AMD Opteron 156 | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Prescott | Venus |
| Launch date | June 2005 | May 2005 |
| Place in performance rating | not rated | not rated |
| Processor Number | 571 | |
| Series | Legacy Intel® Pentium® Processor | |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Server |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.80 GHz | |
| Bus Speed | 800 MHz FSB | |
| Die size | 112 mm2 | |
| L1 cache | 16 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 cache | 1024 KB | 1024 KB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 90 nm | 90 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 72.8°C | |
| Maximum frequency | 3.8 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Number of cores | 1 | 1 |
| Transistor count | 125 million | 106 million |
| VID voltage range | 1.200V-1.425V | |
Memory |
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| Supported memory types | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 | |
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
| Sockets supported | PLGA775 | 939 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 115 Watt | 104 Watt |
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 | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||