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Intel Pentium 4 HT 662 vs AMD Opteron 2356

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Summary

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About the Intel Pentium 4 HT 662 CPU

The Intel Pentium 4 HT 662 is an end-of-life 1-core (2-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q4 2005. It is part of Intel's Pentium 4 HT lineup, which is based on the Prescott microarchitecture. The 4 HT 662 is compatible with Intel Socket 775 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 90 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

The Pentium 4 HT 662 supports DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Pentium 4 HT 662 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 28 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Pentium 4 HT 662 is a single core CPU, but is able to 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 3.6 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 Pentium 4 HT 662 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 Opteron 2356 CPU

The AMD Opteron 2356 is an end-of-life 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the server CPU market. It launched in Q2 2008 with a suggested retail price of $690. It is part of AMD's Opteron lineup, which is based on the Barcelona microarchitecture. The Opteron 2356 is compatible with AMD Socket Fr2 motherboards and is fabricated on a 65 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

The Opteron 2356 supports DDR2 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Opteron 2356 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 2 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Opteron 2356 features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.3 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 Opteron 2356 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.

InfoPentium 4 HT 662Opteron 2356
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesPentium 4 HTOpteron
Market SegmentDesktopServer
Release DateQ4 2005Q2 2008
Launch Price (MSRP)--$690
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Pentium 4 HT 662
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Opteron 2356
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Performance per dollar
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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.

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

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

SpecPentium 4 HT 662Opteron 2356
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntel--
Process Size90 nm65 nm
Transistors169 million463 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.

SpecPentium 4 HT 662Opteron 2356
SeriesPentium 4 HTOpteron
MicroarchitecturePrescottBarcelona
CodenamePrescottBarcelona
Memory SupportDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR2
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoYes

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.

SpecPentium 4 HT 662Opteron 2356
Cores14
Threads24
Clock Speed3.6 GHz2.3 GHz
Base Clock200 MHz200 MHz
Multiplier18.0x11.5x
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.

SpecPentium 4 HT 662Opteron 2356
L1 Cache28 KB64 KB
L2 Cache2 MB512 KB
L3 Cache--2 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.

SpecPentium 4 HT 662Opteron 2356
SocketIntel Socket 775AMD Socket Fr2
PCI ExpressPCIe 2.0--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)84 W95 W
Tcase Max--76 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecPentium 4 HT 662Opteron 2356
Integrated GraphicsMotherboard Dependent--
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, HTT, Intel 64MMX, 3DNow!+, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, NX bit, AMD64, AMD-V, SLAT

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