Processor 300 vs Athlon 64 X2 5400+ BE
Primary details
Comparing Athlon 64 X2 5400+ BE and Processor 300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | not rated | 1319 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Power efficiency | no data | 9.27 |
| Architecture codename | Brisbane (2007−2008) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| Release date | February 2008 (16 years ago) | 8 January 2024 (less than a year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $82 |
Detailed specifications
Athlon 64 X2 5400+ BE and Processor 300 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| Physical cores | 2 (Dual-core) | 2 (Dual-core) |
| Threads | 2 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 2.8 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | 80 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 512 KB | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 0 KB | 6 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 65 nm | 10 nm |
| Die size | 126 mm2 | 163 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | 154 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Athlon 64 X2 5400+ BE and Processor 300 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | AM2 | 1700 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 46 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Athlon 64 X2 5400+ BE and Processor 300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | - | + |
| AVX | - | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| TSX | - | + |
Security technologies
Athlon 64 X2 5400+ BE and Processor 300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Athlon 64 X2 5400+ BE and Processor 300 are enumerated here.
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon 64 X2 5400+ BE and Processor 300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | no data | DDR4, DDR5 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Intel UHD Graphics 710 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Athlon 64 X2 5400+ BE and Processor 300.
| PCIe version | no data | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 16 |
Pros & cons summary
| Threads | 2 | 4 |
| Chip lithography | 65 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 46 Watt |
Processor 300 has 100% more threads, a 550% more advanced lithography process, and 41.3% lower power consumption.
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