Athlon II X2 260 vs Phenom II X3 N850

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Performance Comparison

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Passmark Score

1248

Passmark Score

1253

Performance Difference

Phenom II X3 N850 is 0.4% faster than Athlon II X2 260

Benchmarks & Performance Comparison

In this CPU comparison, Phenom II X3 N850 performs 0.4% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between Athlon II X2 260 and Phenom II X3 N850.

Both processors are popular choices for gaming PCs. Consider factors like core count, boost clock speeds, power consumption (TDP), and gaming vs productivity performance when choosing between these CPUs.

Technical Specifications

Detailed hardware specifications for Athlon II X2 260 and Phenom II X3 N850

AMD

Athlon II X2 260

The Athlon II X2 260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,248 points. Launch price was $48.

General Information

Type:desktop
Designer:AMD
Launch Price:$48
Release Date:11 May 2010 (15 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Regor (2009−2013)
Performance Ranking Position:2920

Technical Specifications

Cores:2
Threads:2
Die Size:117 mm2
L1 Cache:128 kB
L2 Cache:1 MB
L3 Cache:0 kB
Max Frequency:3.2 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:3.2 GHz
Transistor Count:410 million
Process Technology:45 nm
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:-

Compatibility

Socket:AM3
Power Consumption (TDP):65 Watt
Max Processors In Config:1

Memory

RAM Types:DDR3
AMD

Phenom II X3 N850

The Phenom II X3 N850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 October 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1.5 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1.5 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,253 points.

General Information

Type:Para notebooks
Series:3x AMD Phenom II
Designer:AMD
Release Date:4 October 2010 (15 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Champlain (2010−2011)
Performance Ranking Position:2914

Technical Specifications

Cores:3
Threads:3
L1 Cache:384 kB
L2 Cache:1.5 MB
Max Frequency:2.2 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Process Technology:45 nm
Velocidade Dos Pneus:3600 MHz
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:-

Compatibility

Socket:S1g4
Power Consumption (TDP):1.5 MB

Memory

RAM Types:DDR3

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