Phenom II X4 N970 vs Core i3-2357M

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1647

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1645

Performance Difference

Phenom II X4 N970 is 0.1% faster than Core i3-2357M

Benchmarks & Performance Comparison

In this CPU comparison, Phenom II X4 N970 performs 0.1% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between Phenom II X4 N970 and Core i3-2357M.

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 X4 N970 and Core i3-2357M

AMD

Phenom II X4 N970

The Phenom II X4 N970 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,647 points.

General Information

Type:Para notebooks
Series:4x AMD Phenom II
Designer:AMD
Release Date:16 December 2010 (14 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Champlain (2010−2011)
Performance Ranking Position:2732

Technical Specifications

Cores:4
Threads:4
L1 Cache:512 kB
L2 Cache:2 MB
Max Frequency:2.2 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Process Technology:45 nm
Velocidade Dos Pneus:3600 MHz
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:-

Compatibility

Socket:S1
Power Consumption (TDP):2 MB

Memory

Intel

Core i3-2357M

The Core i3-2357M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,645 points. Launch price was $250.

General Information

Type:Para notebooks
Series:Intel Core i3
Designer:Intel
Launch Price:$250
Manufacturer:Intel
Release Date:1 June 2011 (14 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Performance Ranking Position:3185

Technical Specifications

Cores:2
Threads:4
Die Size:149 mm2
L1 Cache:64K (per core)
L2 Cache:256K (per core)
L3 Cache:3 MB (total)
Max Frequency:1.3 GHz
Multiplicador:13
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:1.3 GHz
Transistor Count:624 million
Type De Autocarro:DMI 2.0
Process Technology:32 nm
Max Core Temperature:100 °C
Velocidade Dos Pneus:4 × 5 GT/s
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:-

Compatibility

Socket:BGA1023
Power Consumption (TDP):17 Watt
Max Processors In Config:1 (Uniprocessor)

Memory

RAM Types:DDR3
Memory Channels:2
Memory Bandwidth:21.335 GB/s
Max Memory Capacity:16 GB

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