Product Comparison: AMD Phenom II N660 vs Intel Core i3-2100


General Specifications
Brand
AMD
Intel
Model
Phenom II N660
Core i3-2100
Origin
Malaysia
Costa Rica
About the Product
The processor is unlocked for overclocking. The total number of cores - 2, threads - 2. Maximum processor clock frequency - 3 GHz. The maximum temperature is 100 ° C. Technological process - 45 nm. Cache size: L1 - 256 KB, L2 - 2 MB.
This processor supports Intel HD Graphics, which delivers high-quality HD video and 3D gaming performance, ideal for everyday computing.
Package Size
Height
4.9 in.
4.5 in.
Width
4.4 in.
3.4 in.
Depth
2.5 in.
2.4 in.
Weight
1.1 lbs.
Details
Socket
S1
FCLGA1155
Lithography
45 nm
32 nm
Type of Processors
Mobile
Desktop
Code Name
Champlain
Sandy Bridge
What customers say about "Details"
AMD Phenom II N660 CPU Processor
  • Worked great, fast processing, easy install!
  • S1 is a pretty good socket. Highly recommend.
  • Easily installed in my old HP notebook.
  • The installation went smoothly and has been working fine for a month now.
  • Good CPU, installed fast! Amazing socket type.
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
2
2
CPU Threads
2
4
Clock Speed
3 GHz
3.1 GHz
Max TDP
35 W
65 W
Max Temperature
100 °C
69.1 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
AMD Phenom II N660 CPU Processor
  • Good TDP, only 35W.
  • It works stably all day long.
  • Good CPU, with it my laptop stopped overheating.
  • Works great. I like it, good energy efficiency.
  • Weak processor, hard to work or play games, hot.
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
2000 kB
512 kB
Max Memory Size
16 GB
32 GB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
21.3 GB/s
21 GB/s
L3 Cache Size
3000 kB
What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
AMD Phenom II N660 CPU Processor
  • Good CPU, use it at work. 2Mb of cache is enough.
  • Fast memory, good processor for its money.
  • Good memory at this model, good for a budget laptop. Good capacity of cache.
  • 2 cores, 2 MB cache. Weak CPU.
  • The memory technology in this processor is outdated.
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
Other Information
Manufacturer
Graphics Specifications
DirectX* Support
10.1
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1100 MHz
Graphics Base Frequency
850 MHz
Processor Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 2000
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