Product Comparison: AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ vs Intel Core 2 Duo E8400


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General Specifications
Brand
AMD
Intel
Model
Athlon 64 X2 6000+
Core 2 Duo E8400
Origin
Malaysia
China
About the Product
The AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ was a desktop processor with 2 cores. It is part of the Athlon 64 X2 lineup, using the Brisbane architecture with Socket AM2. Athlon 64 X2 6000+ has 1 MB of L2 cache and operates at 3.1 GHz.
Intel Core 2 Duo processors, manufactured using 45nm manufacturing technology, are characterized by high performance, speed and energy efficiency. The CPU supports Intel HD Boost technology and is up to 70% faster when processing high-definition video. Works at a clock frequency of 3GHz.
Package Size
Height
5 in.
6.7 in.
Depth
3 in.
3.9 in.
Width
6.1 in.
Weight
0.85 lbs.

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400

Details
Socket
AM2
LGA775
Lithography
65 nm
45 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Desktop
Code Name
Brisbane
Wolfdale
What customers say about "Details"
AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ CPU Processor
  • I just installed my 6000+ on my board. Runs beautifully.
  • Nice price for what you get. Easy install.
  • Installed this CPU in a new Dell C521 and great so far.
  • No issues with install. Good CPU for my needs.
  • Installed easily into a ASRock A780GXE/128M AM2+/AM2 motherboard.
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 CPU Processor
  • Installation a bit rough. Before doing anything read carefully the installation manual.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
2
2
CPU Threads
2
2
Clock Speed
3.1 GHz
3 GHz
Max TDP
89 W
65 W
Max Temperature
62 °C
72.4 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400

Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
512 kB
128 kB
L2 Cache Size
1000 kB
6000 kB
Max Memory Size
8 GB
16 GB
Memory Types
DDR2
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
12.8 GB/s
10.6 GB/s

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400

What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ CPU Processor
  • The memory performance of this processor is a good 30% better than the Intel.
  • Good works with DDR2 800. Great performance.
  • CPU supported my 2 GB GSkill memory.
  • The fastest memory access and fastest CPU on the market for the price.
  • Intergrated DDR2 memory controller. Good CPU.
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
No
No
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
No
No
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
FCC, CE
Other Information
Manufacturer


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