Xeon w7-2565X vs Phenom II X2 B53
Primary details
Comparing Phenom II X2 B53 and Xeon w7-2565X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 2705 | not rated |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Server |
| Power efficiency | 0.85 | no data |
| Architecture codename | Callisto (2009−2010) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| Release date | 1 October 2009 (15 years ago) | 24 August 2024 (less than a year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $1,339 |
Detailed specifications
Phenom II X2 B53 and Xeon w7-2565X 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) | 18 (Octadeca-Core) |
| Threads | 2 | 36 |
| Base clock speed | 2.8 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 2.8 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 6 MB (shared) | 37.5 MB |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 10 nm |
| Die size | 258 mm2 | no data |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | no data | 79 °C |
| Number of transistors | 758 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | - | + |
Compatibility
Information on Phenom II X2 B53 and Xeon w7-2565X 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 | AM3 | 4677 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 80 Watt | 240 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Phenom II X2 B53 and Xeon w7-2565X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | - | + |
| AVX | - | + |
| vPro | no data | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| TSX | - | + |
Security technologies
Phenom II X2 B53 and Xeon w7-2565X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Phenom II X2 B53 and Xeon w7-2565X are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | - |
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Phenom II X2 B53 and Xeon w7-2565X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR5 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) | N/A |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Phenom II X2 B53 and Xeon w7-2565X.
| PCIe version | 2.0 | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 64 |
Pros & cons summary
| Recency | 1 October 2009 | 24 August 2024 |
| Physical cores | 2 | 18 |
| Threads | 2 | 36 |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 80 Watt | 240 Watt |
Phenom II X2 B53 has 200% lower power consumption.
Xeon w7-2565X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 14 years, 800% more physical cores and 1700% more threads, and a 350% more advanced lithography process.
We couldn't decide between Phenom II X2 B53 and Xeon w7-2565X. We've got no test results to judge.
Note that Phenom II X2 B53 is a desktop processor while Xeon w7-2565X is a server/workstation one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Phenom II X2 B53 and Xeon w7-2565X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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