AMD Phenom II X2 511 vs AMD Athlon II X2 340

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AMD Phenom II X2 511 or AMD Phenom II X2 511 – 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 Phenom II X2 511 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X2 511, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
The AMD Athlon II X2 340 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X2 340, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Phenom II X2 511 Name AMD Athlon II X2 340
AMD Phenom II Family AMD Athlon II
1 Generation 3
AMD Phenom II - 500 Group AMD Athlon II X2 (Trinity)
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Phenom II X2 511 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X2 511 is 3.4 GHz
The AMD Athlon II X2 340 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X2 340 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
2 Threads 2
None None 3.6 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 2x
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
None None 3.6 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Phenom II X2 511 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon II X2 340 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 1
0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
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DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

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.
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65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Phenom II X2 511 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Athlon II X2 340 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2012
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
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Regor (K10) Architecture Trinity
45 nm Technology 32 nm
AM3 Socket FM2
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 30 $
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
2.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB