Athlon 64 TF-20 vs i5-2310

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2310
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.30
+1338%
Athlon 64 TF-20
2009
1 core / 1 thread, 25 Watt
0.16

Core i5-2310 outperforms Athlon 64 TF-20 by a whopping 1338% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2310 and Athlon 64 TF-20 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18113300
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.43no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataAMD Athlon 64
Power efficiency2.290.61
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Sherman (2009)
Release date22 May 2011 (13 years ago)1 May 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$150no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-2310 and Athlon 64 TF-20 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads41
Base clock speed2.9 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz1.6 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s667 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)0.1 MB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography32 nm65 nm
Die size216 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)73 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2310 and Athlon 64 TF-20 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1no data
SocketLGA1155S1g1
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2310 and Athlon 64 TF-20. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXMMX, 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, AMD64, Enhanced Virus Protection
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
VirusProtect-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-2310 and Athlon 64 TF-20 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2310 and Athlon 64 TF-20 are enumerated here.

VT-d-no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2310 and Athlon 64 TF-20. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-2310 and Athlon 64 TF-20 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2310 and Athlon 64 TF-20.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.30 0.16
Recency 22 May 2011 1 May 2009
Physical cores 4 1
Threads 4 1
Chip lithography 32 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 25 Watt

i5-2310 has a 1337.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 103.1% more advanced lithography process.

Athlon 64 TF-20, on the other hand, has 280% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-2310 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 TF-20 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-2310 is a desktop processor while Athlon 64 TF-20 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-2310 and Athlon 64 TF-20, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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