Apple M1 Pro 8-Core vs Phenom II X3 720

Aggregate performance score

Phenom II X3 720
2010
3 cores / 3 threads, 95 Watt
1.03
Apple M1 Pro 8-Core
2021
8 cores / 8 threads, 2060 Watt
11.24
+991%

Apple M1 Pro 8-Core outperforms Phenom II X3 720 by a whopping 991% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Phenom II X3 720 and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2460709
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.16no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataApple M-Series
Power efficiency0.99no data
Architecture codenameHeka (2009−2010)no data
Release date1 January 2010 (14 years ago)18 October 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$75no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Phenom II X3 720 and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core 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 cores3 (Tri-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads38
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.06 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz3.22 GHz
L1 cache128 KB (per core)2.3 MB
L2 cache512 KB (per core)28 MB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)16 MB
Chip lithography45 nm5 nm
Die size258 mm2no data
Number of transistors758 million33700 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Phenom II X3 720 and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core 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
SocketAM3no data
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt2060 ‑ 3220 Watt

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Phenom II X3 720 and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataApple M1 Pro 14-Core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Phenom II X3 720 and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core.

PCIe version2.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Phenom II X3 720 1.03
Apple M1 Pro 8-Core 11.24
+991%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Phenom II X3 720 1575
Apple M1 Pro 8-Core 17195
+992%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.03 11.24
Recency 1 January 2010 18 October 2021
Physical cores 3 8
Threads 3 8
Chip lithography 45 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 2060 Watt

Phenom II X3 720 has 2068.4% lower power consumption.

Apple M1 Pro 8-Core, on the other hand, has a 991.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads, and a 800% more advanced lithography process.

The Apple M1 Pro 8-Core is our recommended choice as it beats the Phenom II X3 720 in performance tests.

Note that Phenom II X3 720 is a desktop processor while Apple M1 Pro 8-Core is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Phenom II X3 720 and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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