Product Comparison: AMD Athlon II X2 215 vs Intel Core 2 Duo E8400


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AMD Athlon II X2 215 CPU Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 CPU Processor
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General Specifications
Brand
AMD
Intel
Model
Athlon II X2 215
Core 2 Duo E8400
Origin
Malaysia
China
About the Product
The AMD Athlon II X2 processor unleashes the full potential of your system. It has 2 cores and 4 threads, runs at 2.7GHz. The TDP of the new AMD Athlon II processor is 65 W. Supports power management technologies such as AMD PowerNow! 3.0. The CPU does not have an integrated graphics core.
Intel Core 2 Duo processors, manufactured using 45nm manufacturing technology, are characterized by high performance, speed and energy efficiency. The CPU supports Intel HD Boost technology and is up to 70% faster when processing high-definition video. Works at a clock frequency of 3GHz.
Package Size
Height
7.7 in.
6.7 in.
Width
5.07 in.
6.1 in.
Depth
3.2 in.
3.9 in.
Weight
0.9 lbs.
0.85 lbs.
Details
Socket
AM3
LGA775
Lithography
45 nm
45 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Desktop
Code Name
Regor
Wolfdale
What customers say about "Details"
AMD Athlon II X2 215 CPU Processor
  • The processor has good quality easily installed. I am pleased with this purchase.
  • Popped it in very easy, works great. Even comes with thermal paste.
  • It works for me on an old AM2 motherboard. Installed easily.
  • There can be no problems with installation at all, convenient socket.
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 CPU Processor
  • Installation a bit rough. Before doing anything read carefully the installation manual.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
2
2
CPU Threads
2
2
Clock Speed
2.7 GHz
3 GHz
Max TDP
65 W
65 W
Max Temperature
74 °C
72.4 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
AMD Athlon II X2 215 CPU Processor
  • This is a great amd CPU for a budget system. It does the jobs very well for the games I play.
  • This processor is very durable, has been working for 8 years and everything is fast.
  • I was able to overclock this processor on the very first day from 2.8 MHz to 3.5 MHz. Works stably.
  • This processor has good performance. I still use it, pretty fast.
  • Slightly outdated processor, new games will not work.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
256 kB
128 kB
L2 Cache Size
1024 kB
6000 kB
Max Memory Size
16 GB
16 GB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
10.6 GB/s
10.6 GB/s
What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
AMD Athlon II X2 215 CPU Processor
  • Excellent processor, works well with 2Gb DDR3, I like it.
  • Works well with my 8GB RAM, I didn't notice any problems.
  • A great processor that does its job well. L2 is enough.
  • The disadvantage of this processor is the absence of a third-level cache.
  • It only supports DDR2 up to 800Mhz and DDR3 1066Mhz. DDR2 1066Mhz memory is not supported by the CPU.
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
No
No
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
Yes
No
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
FCC, CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link

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