Intel Core i9-10920X vs AMD Athlon II X2 210e

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Intel Core i9-10920X or Intel Core i9-10920X – 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 Intel Core i9-10920X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-10920X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The AMD Athlon II X2 210e features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X2 210e, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-10920X Name AMD Athlon II X2 210e
Intel Core i9 Family AMD Athlon II
10 Generation 1
Intel Core i 10000X Group AMD Athlon II X2 (Propus)
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-10920X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10920X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Athlon II X2 210e has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X2 210e is 2.6 GHz
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
24 Threads 2
Yes Hyperthreading No
12 CPU Cores 2
12x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-10920X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon II X2 210e 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 256.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 93.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 2
256.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
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DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR3-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 165 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 45 W watts.
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165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-10920X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 19.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Athlon II X2 210e is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Q4/2019 Release date Q3/2010
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0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
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Cascade Lake Architecture Propus
14 nm Technology 45 nm
LGA 2066 Socket AM3
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
19.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes