Product Comparison: AMD Phenom X4 9650 vs Intel Core i3-2100


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General Specifications
Brand
AMD
Intel
Model
Phenom X4 9650
Core i3-2100
Origin
Malaysia
Costa Rica
About the Product
The AMD Phenom X4 9650 processor is clocked at 2.3GHz, 4 cores and 4 threads. It is great for high performance gaming systems. It has an AM2 + socket, 65nm manufacturing process and 3MB L3 cache. The CPU does not have an embedded graphics core.
This processor supports Intel HD Graphics, which delivers high-quality HD video and 3D gaming performance, ideal for everyday computing.
Package Size
Height
5 in.
4.5 in.
Width
4.4 in.
3.4 in.
Depth
3 in.
2.4 in.
Weight
0.8 lbs.
1.1 lbs.

AMD Phenom X4 9650

Intel Core i3-2100

AMD Phenom X4 9650

Intel Core i3-2100

AMD Phenom X4 9650

Intel Core i3-2100

Details
Socket
AM2+
FCLGA1155
Lithography
65 nm
32 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Desktop
Code Name
Agena
Sandy Bridge
What customers say about "Details"
AMD Phenom X4 9650 CPU Processor
  • Installed this processor without any problems. I didn't even read the instructions.
  • If you have an AM2 + socket on the motherboard, then this processor is perfect.
  • Nice socket AM2 +, convenient and understandable. Installed the CPU quickly in it.
  • Manufacturing process 65nm is a disadvantage of the processor. I would like less.
Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor
  • I must say that I am very pleased with Intel's product.
  • Intel Core i3-2100 is a solid choice for its class.
  • The fan is pretty quiet, really, and has run and cooled well enough.
  • The processor was well packaged and easy to install.
  • I really like is how I don't need an additional graphics card.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
4
2
CPU Threads
4
4
Clock Speed
2.3 GHz
3.1 GHz
Max TDP
95 W
65 W
Max Temperature
70 °C
69.1 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes

AMD Phenom X4 9650

Intel Core i3-2100

AMD Phenom X4 9650

Intel Core i3-2100

AMD Phenom X4 9650

Intel Core i3-2100

AMD Phenom X4 9650

Intel Core i3-2100

AMD Phenom X4 9650

Intel Core i3-2100

What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
AMD Phenom X4 9650 CPU Processor
  • It works great and for a great price. The 4 cores work great.
  • I have to say, that this processor is very cool, it quickly completes all tasks.
  • This processor brought back to life my old computer. I really like its speed.
  • Excellent fast processor that works flawlessly. Thanks AMD.
  • Working nice. High quality. This quad-core AMD does a great job of gaming.
Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor
  • With only a 65W power consumption, it seems to run cool all of the time.
  • The computer is really fast and works great as a HTPC.
  • I have to say I am very impressed. Great performance.
  • Able to run four threads thanks to HyperThread.
  • Affordable CPU in the LGA1155 platform. That's nice.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
256 kB
64 kB
L2 Cache Size
2048 kB
512 kB
L3 Cache Size
2000 kB
3000 kB
Memory Types
DDR2
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
17.1 GB/s
21 GB/s
Max Memory Size
32 GB

AMD Phenom X4 9650

Intel Core i3-2100

AMD Phenom X4 9650

Intel Core i3-2100

What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
AMD Phenom X4 9650 CPU Processor
  • The cache memory for this process is sufficient for it to work well.
  • I had 4GB of RAM installed and this processor worked flawlessly.
  • An optimal processor, good for the money, L3 and L2 are 2MB and that's enough.
  • My processor worked with DDR2-1066 memory and everything was fine.
  • The level 3 cache is small. Sometimes this affects the operation of the computer.
Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor
  • 3MB L3 Cache greatly helps performance.
  • For starters, this is a fast processor. 3.1GHz w/a 3MB L3 cache.
  • CPU has enough memory to handle transcoding and a multitask load.
  • Great capacity of cache. Amazing CPU.
  • Set 32GB of memory it's awesome!
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
No
No
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
Yes
Yes
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Graphics Specifications
DirectX* Support
10.1
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1100 MHz
Graphics Base Frequency
850 MHz
Processor Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 2000
Other Information
Manufacturer
Manual


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