AMD Phenom II X2 550 vs AMD Athlon II X2 240

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AMD Phenom II X2 550 or AMD Phenom II X2 550 – 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 550 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X2 550, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
The AMD Athlon II X2 240 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 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 X2 240, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Phenom II X2 550 Name AMD Athlon II X2 240
AMD Phenom II Family AMD Athlon II
2 Generation 1
AMD Phenom II - 545 Group AMD Athlon II X2 (Propus)
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Phenom II X2 550 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X2 550 is 3.1 GHz
The AMD Athlon II X2 240 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X2 240 is 2.8 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.1 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
2 Threads 2
Yes Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Phenom II X2 550 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon II X2 240 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
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
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No AES-NI No
No ECC No
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DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 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 65 W watts.
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80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Phenom II X2 550 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 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Athlon II X2 240 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Q4/2009 Release date Q3/2009
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AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
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Callisto (K10) Architecture Propus
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)
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