AMD Athlon II X2 255 vs AMD Phenom II X6 1055T

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CPU lineage

AMD Athlon II X2 255 or AMD Athlon II X2 255 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Athlon II X2 255 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X2 255, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
The AMD Phenom II X6 1055T features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2010 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X6 1055T, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Athlon II X2 255 Name AMD Phenom II X6 1055T
AMD Athlon II Family AMD Phenom II
1 Generation 6
AMD Athlon II X2 (Propus) Group AMD Phenom II - 1000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Athlon II X2 255 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X2 255 is 3.1 GHz
The AMD Phenom II X6 1055T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X6 1055T is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
2 Threads 6
None None 3.3 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 6x
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.1 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
None None 3.3 GHz
2 CPU Cores 6
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Athlon II X2 255 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Phenom II X6 1055T does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
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No AES-NI No
No ECC No
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DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
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65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Athlon II X2 255 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Phenom II X6 1055T is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q1/2010 Release date Q3/2010
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2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow! ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
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Propus Architecture Thuban (K10)
45 nm Technology 45 nm
AM3 Socket AM3
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB