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AMD Phenom II X2 B53
AM3DDR2/DDR32C / 2T80WCallisto45nmEnd-of-life
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Total Cores2
Total Threads2
Base Clock2.80 GHz
BCLK / Multiplier200 MHz / 14.0xx
CodenameCallisto
MicroarchitectureCallisto
Process Node45nm
FoundryGlobalFoundries
Die Size258.0 mm²
Transistors0.76 billion
Production StatusEnd-of-life
Market SegmentDesktop
Launch DateOct 1, 2009
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MMX3DNow!SSESSE2SSE3SSE4AAMD64NX bitAMD-VABM
About This Product
The AMD Phenom II X2 B53 is a dual-core desktop processor from the Phenom II series, operating at 2.8 GHz. It is an end-of-life product, suitable for basic computing tasks and very light multi-tasking. At its price point, it offers minimal performance compared to modern entry-level CPUs, which provide significantly more cores and higher clock speeds for similar or slightly higher cost.
Pros
- Low power consumption (80W TDP)
- Compatible with AM3 motherboards
- Suitable for basic office tasks
Cons
- Only two cores, poor multi-tasking
- Very low single-core performance
- Integrated graphics dependent on chipset
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