Which CPU is faster, E5200 or X3-445?

[zCypher]

Which old slow CPU is faster? The Intel E5200 2.5GHz/2MB or the AMD Athlon X3 445 3.1GHz/1.5MB?

 

[zebrax2]

AMD Athlon X3 445 would be faster

 

[ocre]

the 445 is way faster!

 

[richierich1212]

445

 

[nemesismk2]

I would think the AMD Athlon X3 445 would be faster

 

[daveybrat]

Much faster. 3.1GHz Triple-Core cpu vs. an older 2.5GHz Dual-Core cpu? No contest.

 

[Arkadrel]

the 445.

 

[sm625]

lol is this trolling? AMD isnt that bad ffs. If you could overclock that E5200 to about 3.9GHz then it might be faster than a 445. But then the 445 can OC too...

 

[WildW]

You guys remember that we have this, right? . . .

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/112?vs=66

Not exactly the right chip, but there are a few wrong-speed chips to choose from, and the slower X3 is still quicker.

 

[Arkaign]

If you're overclocking, they will end up about the same, those 5200s are gold for that.

It's more of a 'why these two' question though?

 

[zCypher]

It's not a troll post and both are totally stock, it was an honest question. I figured AMD would probably be faster but I didn't know for sure. I haven't been able to overclock my E5200 at all though, it's on a very cheap mATX MSI motherboard with stock HSF.

A while back I built a system for my mother, which has that X3 CPU (was about $70 and the 4th core unlocked!). Shamefully, it turns out my computer is slower hehe.

 

[nemesismk2]

I have the faster version of the x3 445 called the x3 455 which is clocked at 3.3ghz. It works very well with general internet use and for games as well.

 

[Haserath]

You could actually just go to Anand's bench and pit a similar X3 against a similar C2D.
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/189?vs=63

AMD wins and it's not even close.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Interestingly enough, overclocked to 3.75Ghz, the E5200 scores about the same overall as a AMD Athlon II X4 at stock, in the Nuclearus benchmark.

 

[Arkaign]

You could actually just go to Anand's bench and pit a similar X3 against a similar C2D.
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/189?vs=63

AMD wins and it's not even close.

FUD. Comparing to an E4700 makes no sense. The E4xxx series is incredibly ancient, and you chose one that's clocked a ton lower.

Up the clock speed on the C2D, and things change considerably :

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/189?vs=56

Clock for clock, depending on cache, the C2D series will be equal or faster than Athlon II processors. Of course, if you don't overclock, then pick whichever one has a higher clockspeed.

The triple core never seemed to deliver much over dual cores, though I'd take an Athlon II X4 over any Core 2 Duo in a heartbeat.

 

[volcane]

I have the faster version of the x3 445 called the x3 455 which is clocked at 3.3ghz. It works very well with general internet use and for games as well.

Yeah, I have a x3 440 (default 3.0 GHz) overclocked to 3.45 GHz. It's paired with a 6870 and can play Skyrim on high settings at 1920x1200 resolution fine.

 

[CuriousMike]

There is the "Pentium Dual Core E5200" in the list.

 

[WildW]

Yes, there is a pentium dual core E5200 in the list . . .and I was sure I had selected it when I made the link. <bangs head on desk>
edit: Oh wait, that was the other guy. I think I'm gonna go back to bed.

 

[toyota]

FUD. Comparing to an E4700 makes no sense. The E4xxx series is incredibly ancient, and you chose one that's clocked a ton lower.

Up the clock speed on the C2D, and things change considerably :

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/189?vs=56

Clock for clock, depending on cache, the C2D series will be equal or faster than Athlon II processors. Of course, if you don't overclock, then pick whichever one has a higher clockspeed.

The triple core never seemed to deliver much over dual cores, though I'd take an Athlon II X4 over any Core 2 Duo in a heartbeat.

not fud at all. the old E4700 performs almost identically to the E5200. you can compare the E4700 to the E5200 right there and see.

 

[ocre]

FUD. Comparing to an E4700 makes no sense. The E4xxx series is incredibly ancient, and you chose one that's clocked a ton lower.

Up the clock speed on the C2D, and things change considerably :

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/189?vs=56

Clock for clock, depending on cache, the C2D series will be equal or faster than Athlon II processors. Of course, if you don't overclock, then pick whichever one has a higher clockspeed.

The triple core never seemed to deliver much over dual cores, though I'd take an Athlon II X4 over any Core 2 Duo in a heartbeat.

OMG! The e8400 kills the E5200! Why even put this up!

He asked Stock! but even at the same clocks, the e8400 kills the e5200, it's just bad bad bad comparing it to the X3 for any reasonable measurement.

This is as close as you are gonna gt. And its very very close to 100% accurate:

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/119?vs=66


This actually is 100mhz slower for the X3, so your results would be slightly better. But as you can see, the X3 440 eats up the 5200 by a long shot. Expecially when you get to the timed benchmarks (in seconds) and the games.

So the 445 would be even better. The AMD x3 Wins by a long shot!

 

[nemesismk2]

Yeah, I have a x3 440 (default 3.0 GHz) overclocked to 3.45 GHz. It's paired with a 6870 and can play Skyrim on high settings at 1920x1200 resolution fine.

I was going to replace my x3 455 with something intel but after using it for everyday kind of things including light gaming I am going to keep it instead

 

[Gikaseixas]

Anyone who says intel is a fanboy at it's purest form

Let's face it, AMD looses more often than not but in this instance it wins, no comparison

 

[volcane]

I was going to replace my x3 455 with something intel but after using it for everyday kind of things including light gaming I am going to keep it instead

Same here. I was on the verge of pulling the trigger on a 2500k, but my x3 is still doing the job. I think I can wait until Ivy Bridge, and probably beyond!

 

[nemesismk2]

Same here. I was on the verge of pulling the trigger on a 2500k, but my x3 is still doing the job. I think I can wait until Ivy Bridge, and probably beyond!

I also have intel x3 as well the i3 2120 which is very quick for gaming so I guess I am in both camps lol

 

[ocre]

I also have intel x3 as well the x3 2120 which is very quick for gaming so I guess I am in both camps lol

intel x3?