Product Comparison: AMD Athlon II X4 640 vs Intel Core i5-2400


AMD Athlon II X4 640 CPU Processor
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Intel Core i5-2400 CPU Processor
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General Specifications
Brand
AMD
Intel
Model
Athlon II X4 640
Core i5-2400
Origin
Malaysia
Malaysia
About the Product
Prepare yourself for a new personal computing experience with the Athlon II X4 640. Save time and accomplish more with multi-core processing that makes multitasking quick and simple. The Athlon II X4 features the next-generation AMD Direct Connect Architecture for a fast, responsive PC.
The 2nd generation Intel Core i5-2400 processor delivers an improved automatic performance, thanks to its Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0. This gives system builders the freedom to set their computers the way they want by overclocking the Core i7-2600K's original speed of 3.1GHz to up to 3.4GHz.
Package Size
Height
5 in.
4.3 in.
Depth
3 in.
4.5 in.
Width
3.3 in.
Weight
0.86 lbs.
Details
Socket
AM3
Lithography
45 nm
32 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Desktop
Code Name
Propus
Sandy Bridge
What customers say about "Details"
AMD Athlon II X4 640 CPU Processor
  • I'll reccommend it to anyone with a AM3 socket motherboard.
  • The socket it fits is readily available and common on most motherboards, so it is easy to find.
  • Best value quad core, with a good socket, too.
  • This AMD quad core is great for the price. Has good socket for my motherboard.
  • Perfect item with AM3 socket for this price.
Intel Core i5-2400 CPU Processor
  • Running the i5-2400 on an H67 mini-itx board. Easy to setup.
  • I do wish Intel would stop changing their socket platforms. CPU with this socket is perfect.
  • CPU installation is easy with socket 1155.
  • Good solid CPU that is decently priced. Socket for my case. I like it.
  • Requires new socket 1155 motherboard. Huge cost.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
4
4
CPU Threads
4
4
Clock Speed
3 GHz
3.1 GHz
Max TDP
95 W
95 W
Max Temperature
71 °C
72.6 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes
Turbo Clock Speed
3.4 GHz
What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
AMD Athlon II X4 640 CPU Processor
  • I can do everything I need to on my pc and then some thanks the speed now is amazing.
  • Budget quad core with great speed!
  • The speed is overwhelming. Great upgrade, no problems!
  • Loving the CPU best buy I made all year. Fast speeds.
  • The Athlon II X4 is an amazing product with great speeds for the price.
Intel Core i5-2400 CPU Processor
  • Fast, quiet, cool, powerful, cheap. Perfect.
  • When run at standard speeds, this is just as fast as the i5-2500k.
  • This CPU is fast! Smoking speed!
  • The i5-2400 will run whatever you throw at it, and at blazingly fast speeds.
  • Very fast (even without speed boost).
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
256 kB
256 kB
L2 Cache Size
2000 kB
1024 kB
Max Memory Size
32 GB
32 GB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
12.8 GB/s
21 GB/s
L3 Cache Size
6000 kB
What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
AMD Athlon II X4 640 CPU Processor
  • AM3 processor is support for DDR3 memory. I like it.
  • The processor doesn't heat up too much. Good memory.
  • Great memory of this. Perfect for gaming or multitasking a lot of programs.
  • I truly love my new processor. Max memory is great for my case.
  • The Athlon II does not have any L3 cache.
Intel Core i5-2400 CPU Processor
  • Easy to find compatible memory. I like it.
  • Faster than the rest of my computer. Great memory slot.
  • In nearly every addressing cache and memory test, it either equaled or excelled the older i7.
  • Better performance then I've seen in a long time. Great memory.
  • Memory clock is locked at 1333mhz.
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
Yes
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
No
No
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Graphics Specifications
DirectX* Support
11.1
Graphics Video Max Memory
2 GB
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1100 MHz
Graphics Base Frequency
850 MHz
Processor Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 2000
Other Information
Manufacturer
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