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AMD Athlon 650 vs AMD Athlon 64 X2 QL-65

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Summary

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About the AMD Athlon 650 CPU

The AMD Athlon 650 is an end-of-life 1-core (1-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q2 2000. It is part of AMD's Athlon Model 4 lineup, which is based on the Thunderbird microarchitecture. The 650 is compatible with AMD Socket A motherboards and is fabricated on a 180 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

The Athlon 650 supports DDR1 memory. In terms of cache, the Athlon 650 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 128 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Athlon 650 is a single-core and single-threaded CPU, making it not capable of processing multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 650.0 MHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Athlon 650 does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

About the AMD Athlon 64 X2 QL-65 CPU

The AMD Athlon 64 X2 QL-65 is an end-of-life 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q4 2008. It is part of AMD's Athlon X2 lineup, which is based on the Griffin microarchitecture. The 64 X2 QL-65 is compatible with AMD Socket S1 motherboards and is fabricated on a 65 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Athlon 64 X2 QL-65 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 256 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Athlon 64 X2 QL-65 features 2 total cores which can process 2 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.1 GHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Athlon 64 X2 QL-65 does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoAthlon 650Athlon 64 X2 QL-65
ManufacturerAMDAMD
SeriesAthlon Model 4Athlon X2
Market SegmentDesktopMobile
Release DateQ2 2000Q4 2008
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Athlon 650
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Athlon 64 X2 QL-65
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We do not have any performance data for the Athlon 650 and the Athlon 64 X2 QL-65 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Athlon 650
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Athlon 64 X2 QL-65
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Athlon 650 and the Athlon 64 X2 QL-65 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkAthlon 650Athlon 64 X2 QL-65
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
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634
CPU Mark Single-Thread
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672
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecAthlon 650Athlon 64 X2 QL-65
ManufacturerAMDAMD
Process Size180 nm65 nm
Transistors37 million--

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecAthlon 650Athlon 64 X2 QL-65
SeriesAthlon Model 4Athlon X2
MicroarchitectureThunderbirdGriffin
CodenameThunderbirdGriffin
Memory SupportDDR1--
Memory Channels--Dual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecAthlon 650Athlon 64 X2 QL-65
Cores12
Threads12
Clock Speed650.0 MHz2.1 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz200 MHz
Multiplier6.5x10.5x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecAthlon 650Athlon 64 X2 QL-65
L1 Cache128 KB256 KB
L2 Cache256 KB1 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecAthlon 650Athlon 64 X2 QL-65
SocketAMD Socket AAMD Socket S1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)38 W35 W
TJ Max--100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecAthlon 650Athlon 64 X2 QL-65
Integrated GraphicsMotherboard DependentMotherboard Dependent
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, Enhanced 3DNow!MMX, 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, NX Bit, AMD64, PowerNow!, AMD-V

* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.