Embedded G-Series T56N vs Athlon II X2 240

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Primary details

Comparing Athlon II X2 240 and Embedded G-Series T56N processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2758not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.28no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataAMD Embedded G-Series
Power efficiency0.96no data
Architecture codenameRegor (2009−2013)Bobcat
Release date23 July 2009 (15 years ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$35no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Athlon II X2 240 and Embedded G-Series T56N 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 cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads22
Base clock speed2.8 GHz1.65 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz1.82 GHz
Multiplierno data16.5
L1 cache256 KB128 KB
L2 cache2 MB1 MB
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography45 nm40 nm
Die size117 mm275 mm2
Number of transistors410 million451 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Athlon II X2 240 and Embedded G-Series T56N 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 configuration1no data
SocketAM3no data
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt18 Watt

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Athlon II X2 240 and Embedded G-Series T56N are enumerated here.

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Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon II X2 240 and Embedded G-Series T56N. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory bandwidthno data10.67 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)AMD Radeon HD 6320

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Athlon II X2 240 and Embedded G-Series T56N.

PCIe version2.0no data

Pros & cons summary


Chip lithography 45 nm 40 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 18 Watt

Embedded G-Series T56N has a 12.5% more advanced lithography process, and 261.1% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between Athlon II X2 240 and Embedded G-Series T56N. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Athlon II X2 240 is a desktop processor while Embedded G-Series T56N is a notebook one.


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