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AMD CPU Update
For cost effective computing and gaming
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| Author: |
Jouni 'Jipa' Vasama |
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10.03.2010 |
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AMD
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| Product Group: |
CPUs |
 In English
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Intro
Not too long ago we tested the new C3-stepping version of AMD's highest performance
processor - the Phenom 2 X4 965BE. Since then AMD has also updated other models in their
product range, and we also reviewed a nice bunch of sample CPUs from the new range. The CPUs
included in the package are the Phenom 2 X2 555 BE C3, which is the highest performing dual
core from the current range, as well as three CPUs from the Athlon range: X4 635, X3 440 and
X2 255. Now lets see how these rank up against each other and of course also the 965 we've
seen earlier.
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Model
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Codename |
Cores
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Clockspeed
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L2 Cache
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L3 Cache
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TDP
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PRICE
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Athlon II X4 635
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Propus |
4
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2,9 GHz
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2 MB
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95 W
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$119.00
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Athlon II X3 440
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Rana |
3
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3,0 GHz
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1,5 MB
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95 W
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$84.00
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Athlon II X2 255
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Regor |
2
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3,1 GHz
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1 MB
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65 W
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$74.00
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Phenom II X2 555 BE
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Callisto |
2
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3,2 GHz
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1 MB
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6 MB
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80 W
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$99.00
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Looking at the table the difference between the Phenom- and Athlon II series lies in the
cache and price. The Phenoms have 6 MB of L3 cache, whereas the Athlons don't have any, this
also explains the difference in price.
When it comes to the ever-going Intel vs. AMD battle, the price gap of all the new CPU
models is around very affordable $100 mark, where first of all Intel can't really offer much
competition, and also which, combined with the inexpensive 785G motherboards makes for a
very low system price for the non-gaming folk out there. How about the performance? Well
that's exactly what we're going to find out.
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