AMD Opteron X2 290 vs AMD Phenom II X3 740 BE
Physical Specifications
| Socket | AMD Socket 940 | AMD Socket AM3 |
|---|---|---|
| Process size | 90 nm | 45 nm |
| Transistors | 233 million | 758 million |
| Die size | unknown | 258 mm² |
| Package | µPGA | µPGA |
Performance
| Frequency | 2.8 GHz | 3 GHz |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo clock | — | — |
| Base clock | 200 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Multiplier | 14.0x | 15.0x |
| Multiplier unlocked | No | Yes |
| Voltage | 1.35 V | 1.425 V |
| TDP | 95 W | 95 W |
Architecture Details
| Vertical Segment | Server/Workstation | Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Production status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Release date | Jan 1st, 2006 | Sep 1st, 2009 |
| Codename | Italy | Heka |
| Generation | Opteron X2 | Phenom II X3 |
| Part | OSA290FAA6CB | HDZ740WFK3DGIHDZ740WFGIBOX |
| Memory support | unknown Dual-channel | DDR3 Dual-channel |
| ECC memory | No | No |
| PCI Express | Gen 2 | Gen 2 |
Cores
| Total Cores | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Threads | 2 | 3 |
| SMP # CPUs | 2 | 1 |
| Integrated graphics | — | — |
Cache
| Cache L1 | 128K | 128K (per core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cache L2 | 1MB | 512K (per core) |
| Cache L3 | — | 6MB (shared) |
Features & Technologies
| 3DNow! | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| AMD-V | — | Yes |
| AMD64 | Yes | Yes |
| MMX | Yes | Yes |
| NX bit | — | Yes |
| SSE | Yes | Yes |
| SSE2 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE3 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE4A | — | Yes |
Notes
| Notes | — | This processor comes with an unlocked base clock multiplier, allowing users to set the multiplier value higher than shipped value, to facilitate better overclocking. It is branded under the Black Edition label. |
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