AMD Athlon II X4 638 vs AMD Athlon II X4 620

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Athlon II X4 638 or AMD Athlon II X4 638 – 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 X4 638 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X4 638, you'll need a motherboard with a FM1 socket.
The AMD Athlon II X4 620 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2009 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X4 620, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
AMD Athlon II X4 (Llano) Group AMD Athlon II X4 (Propus)
2 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Athlon II X4 638 Name AMD Athlon II X4 620
AMD Athlon II Family AMD Athlon II
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Athlon II X4 638 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X4 638 is 2.7 GHz
The AMD Athlon II X4 620 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X4 620 is 2.6 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 4x
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
2.7 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Athlon II X4 638 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon II X4 620 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

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1333
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
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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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
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Technical details

The AMD Athlon II X4 638 is manufactured using a 32 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 Athlon II X4 620 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Q1/2012 Release date Q3/2009
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow! ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
32 nm Technology 45 nm
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Llano Architecture Propus
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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FM1 Socket AM3
4.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB