Intel Core i7 3520M (3rd Gen) vs. AMD Athlon II X2 220

CPU Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Intel Core i7 3520M (3rd Gen) and AMD Athlon II X2 220. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare overall performance, cache sizes, RAM, power efficiency, architecture, but also other key features of both processors and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the processor that best fits your needs and expectations.

CPUs Specifications Comparison

Intel Core i7 3520M (3rd Gen) vs. AMD Athlon II X2 220 Benchmark Chart
GENERAL Intel Core i7 3520M (3rd Gen) AMD Athlon II X2 220
Product Type Processor (mobile) Processor
PROCESSOR Intel Core i7 3520M (3rd Gen) AMD Athlon II X2 220
Type Intel Core i7 3520M (3rd Gen) AMD Athlon II X2 220
ARCHITECTURE
Processor Qty 1 1
Compatible Processor Socket PGA988 Socket Socket AM3
Core Voltage - 0.9 - 1.4 V
Manufacturing Process 22 nm 45 nm
Thermal Design Power 35 W 65 W
Thermal Specification 105 °C 74 °C
PCI Express Revision 3.0 -
PCI Express Configurations 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 -
PCI Express Lanes Qty 16 -
Architecture Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 3DNow! Professional technology, streaming SIMD extensions, streaming SIMD extensions 2, MMX instructions set, HyperTransport technology, AMD64 technology, integrated memory controller, streaming SIMD extensions 3, Enhanced Virus Protection, AMD Cool'n'Quiet Technology, AMD Virtualization, AMD CoolCore Technology
PERFORMANCE
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Number of Threads 4 threads -
Clock Speed (Frequency) 2.9 GHz 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz -
Bus Speed 1600 MHz 533 MHz
64-bit Computing - Yes
CACHE MEMORY
Cache 4 MB 1 MB
Cache Memory Details Smart Cache - 4 MB L2 - 1 MB
Installed Size 4 MB 1 MB
INTEGRATED GRAPHICS (GPU) Intel Core i7 3520M (3rd Gen) AMD Athlon II X2 220
Type Intel HD Graphics 4000 -
Base Frequency 650 MHz -
Max Dynamic Frequency 1.25 GHz -
Features Dual Display Capable, Intel FDI, Intel Clear Video HD Technology, InTRU 3D Technology, Intel Quick Sync Video, Intel Wireless Display (WiDi), Intel Insider -
EXPANSION & CONNECTIVITY Intel Core i7 3520M (3rd Gen) AMD Athlon II X2 220
Compatible Slots - 1 x processor
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