MediaTek Helio P70 vs AMD Athlon II X3 425

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

MediaTek Helio P70 or MediaTek Helio P70 – 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 X3 425 features 3 processor cores and has the capability to manage 3 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 X3 425, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
-- Segment Desktop / Server
MediaTek Helio P70 Name AMD Athlon II X3 425
Family AMD Athlon II
-- Generation 1
Group AMD Athlon II X3 (Rana)
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Athlon II X3 425 has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X3 425 is 2.7 GHz
-- Core architecture normal
None None 2.7 GHz
None None 3x
-- Threads 3
No Hyperthreading No
-- CPU Cores 3
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek Helio P70 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon II X3 425 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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.
-- Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
Memory type DDR3-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

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.
-- Tjunction max --
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

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 X3 425 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
-- Release date Q3/2009
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.5 MB
Virtualization AMD-V
ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
-- Chip design --
-- Architecture Rana
-- Technology 45 nm
Socket AM3
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes