
Phenom II X3 N870 vs Core i3-5010U

Phenom II X3 N870
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2157
Performance Difference
Core i3-5010U is 0.6% faster than Phenom II X3 N870
Benchmarks & Performance Comparison
In this CPU comparison, Core i3-5010U performs 0.6% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between Phenom II X3 N870 and Core i3-5010U.
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 Phenom II X3 N870 and Core i3-5010U

Phenom II X3 N870
The Phenom II X3 N870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 December 2010 (14 years ago). It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 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: 2,145 points.
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Core i3-5010U
The Core i3-5010U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,157 points. Launch price was $281.
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