Athlon II X2 260 vs Pentium G6950

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Performance Comparison

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Passmark Score

1248

Passmark Score

1252

Performance Difference

Pentium G6950 is 0.3% faster than Athlon II X2 260

Benchmarks & Performance Comparison

In this CPU comparison, Pentium G6950 performs 0.3% 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 Pentium G6950.

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 Pentium G6950

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
Intel

Pentium G6950

The Pentium G6950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,252 points. Launch price was $60.

General Information

Type:desktop
Designer:Intel
Launch Price:$60
Manufacturer:Intel
Release Date:7 January 2010 (15 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Clarkdale (2010−2011)
Performance Ranking Position:2916

Technical Specifications

Cores:2
Threads:2
Die Size:81 mm2
L1 Cache:64 kB (per core)
L2 Cache:256 kB (per core)
L3 Cache:3 MB (total)
Max Frequency:2.8 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:2.8 GHz
Transistor Count:382 million
Process Technology:32 nm
Max Core Temperature:73 °C
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:-

Compatibility

Socket:LGA1156
Power Consumption (TDP):73 Watt
Max Processors In Config:1

Memory

RAM Types:DDR3
Memory Channels:2
Memory Bandwidth:17 GB/s
Max Memory Capacity:16.38 GB

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