N870 vs N640: comparison

Comparison of N870 and N640: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

N870 has more cores (3 vs 2) and more threads (3 vs 2).

At the same time, N640 has a higher base clock (2.8 GHz vs 2.3 GHz).

Both processors match on: TDP (35 W).

These are specification values: they show differences between the models but do not determine a performance winner. For a specific workload, rely on independent benchmarks.

Key specifications

ParameterN870N640
Cores / threads 3 / 3 2 / 2
TDP 35 W 35 W

Full specification table

Differing values are highlighted. This is not a better/worse rating: numbers from different architectures are not always comparable.

Parameter N870 N640
General
Codename Phenom Phenom
Segment Mobile Mobile
Product line AMD Phenom II Triple-Core Mobile Processors AMD Phenom II Dual-Core Mobile Processors
Product family AMD Phenom AMD Phenom
Unlocked for overclocking No No
CPU
Cores 3 2
Threads 3 2
Base clock 2.3 GHz 2.8 GHz
L1 cache 384 KB 256 KB
L2 cache 1.5 MB 2 MB
TDP 35 W 35 W
Memory
Memory types DDR3 —
Graphics
Has integrated graphics No No
Package and thermal
Sockets supported AM2+ S1
TJUNCTION 100 °C 100 °C
Identifiers
Product ID (OEM) HMN870DCR32GM HMN640DCR23GM

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