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Dual Core Processors For Low-Power, High-Performance DesktopsApr 24, 2006 - in Reviews
Intel's Core Duo is worth serious consideration if you care about performance, low noise and high efficiency in a PC system. We compared it to efficiency specialists Pentium M and Turion 64, but found the Athlon 64 X2 to be a potential show-stopper.
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Spring 2006 Interactive CPU Charts UpdateApr 5, 2006 - in Reviews
We've added the latest processors and a price/performance category to the interactive processor charts. Check out how your favorite CPU performs in 28 different benchmarks.
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Pentium EE Squeezes 3.73 GHz Out of NetBurstMar 22, 2006 - in Reviews
Intel has been talking up its next-generation desktop processor Conroe since IDF. But while we wait for it's launch, Intel today introduces its latest Pentium EE processor featuring NetBurst and a 3.73 GHz clock speed. We see if and how the Extreme Edition 965 can take the performance crown away from the Athlon 64 FX-60.
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IDF Spring 2006: Will Intel's Core Architecture Close the Technology Gap?Mar 13, 2006 - in Reviews
Is Intel about to close the technology gap after its CPUs have largely lagged behind AMD's devices for the past few years on a performance-per-watt basis? We scrutinized what Intel was willing to divulge about the Core Micro architecture and how it could boost PC and server performance during the next couple of years.
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A Look At AMD's Socket AM2 PlatformFeb 21, 2006 - in Reviews
Although the DDR2-powered Athlon 64 platform is now up and running, AMD will not release it until June 6th. While this is mainly a business decision, it also has the benefit of leaving some time for performance optimizations.
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Will Core Duo Notebooks Trade Battery Life For Quicker Response?Jan 16, 2006 - in Reviews
Intel's new mobile platform Centrino Duo brings dual core processors to notebooks. This new architecture is supposed to be noticeably faster, while not reducing battery life. We find that while the first part of this proposition appears to be true, we can't endorse the second part without some reservations.
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AMD Athlon FX-60's Dual-Core AssaultJan 10, 2006 - in Reviews
AMD's Athlon 64 FX-60 debut today marks AMD's answer to Intel's Pentium Extreme Edition 955's pretensions as the best retail-channel device money can buy. Building on the Athlon 64 X2 4800+, AMD's dual-core design does indeed rise to the performance challenge.
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The 65 nm Pentium D 900's Coming Out PartyJan 5, 2006 - in Reviews
Today marks the launch of eight Pentium D 900 CPUS as the world waits to see where Intel's 65 nm process will take the next generation of Pentium CPUs. But does process technology alone suffice to beat the performance and heat specs of AMD's finest?
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Intel's 65 nm Process Breathes Fire into Double-Core Extreme EditionDec 28, 2005 - in Reviews
Intel's first 65 nm double-core processor seriously merits the hyperbole of its Extreme Edition name. The 3.46 GHz, FSB 1066 and 4 MB L2 device shows that Intel's still got some bite and wait till you see what happens when it is overclocked at 4.26 GHz.
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Top Secret Intel Processor Plans UncoveredDec 4, 2005 - in Reviews
Intel plans to unleash the first quad core CPU (Kentsfield) within one year. The switch to 45 nm in 2007 will enable eight cores and up to 12 MB L2 cache (Yorkfield) per CPU. We x-rayed the complete CPU roadmap.
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Are Three Cores Better Than Two?Nov 28, 2005 - in Reviews
Many assume that multi-core processors must be installed in pairs, in two-, four- or eight-core configurations. But what happens when you mix and match a dual- and single-core processor in a PC or server?
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The Mother of All CPU Charts 2005/2006Nov 21, 2005 - in Reviews
Tom's Hardware Guide compares 77 processors with frequencies ranging up to 3,800 MHz. At the same time, we look back on the advances in the CPU area since our last CPU charts article and the performance improvements they have brought with them.
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Single-Core CPUs Ain't Dead YetNov 7, 2005 - in Reviews
Dual-core CPUs are the stuff of the future, but what about now? Given the huge mark up for premium dual-core AMD and Intel processors and the lack of multi-threaded software, our performance tests and cost comparisons show that you should not necessarily give up on single-core systems as of yet.
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Virtual Infrastructure Summit At VMWorld 2005Oct 26, 2005 - in Reviews
This past week VMWare hosted the 2005 VMWorld event, at the Mandalay Bay hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. For those of you who have no prior knowledge of VMWare, the key concept behind it is virtualization of computer hardware.
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Pentium, Schmentium: Decoding CPU NamesOct 25, 2005 - in Reviews
Gigahertz labels have been replaced by model numbers, but there is still more to come. Intel's next generation processors will not only introduce even more models, but sport a numbering system that has turned into an instrument for confusion.
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Intel's Next-Generation Server PromisesOct 17, 2005 - in Reviews
Intel's Xeon is certainly taking a beating from AMD's Opteron performance-wise, and the new dual-core Xeon Paxville likely won't make much of a difference. But Intel's upcoming Bensley platform launch next year could represent a new dawn in the era of x86 server processors - or so Intel says.
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Intel Moves From Dual Core To Double CoreOct 10, 2005 - in Reviews
Having looked at Intel's upcoming 65 nm Pentium 4 Cedar Mill, we had to also check out what its dual core counterpart, Presler, would be able to do with its doubled L2 cache.
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A Sneak Peak at Intel's 65 nm Pentium 4Oct 7, 2005 - in Reviews
The Cedar Mill core is months from being released, but THG managed to secure a sample anyway - and it didn't come from Intel. What we discovered was that Intel's next-generation Pentium 4 is capable of bringing Prescott's single-core meltdown to an end.
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A Dissatifying Compromise With AMD's 64 bit Sempron 3400+Aug 1, 2005 - in Reviews
In response to Intel's Celeron D 351, the latest Sempron 3400+ not only implements more cache memory, it features AMD64. Sounds good, but does it really make sense to choose it over an entry-level Athlon 64?
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Dual-Core, Simple Price: Athlon 64 X2 3800+Aug 1, 2005 - in Reviews
AMD's initial release of dual-core processors revealed only one weakness: they were too expensive. But today there's a new entry-level model, the pricing of which should make the buying decision easier. We take a look at the new Athlon 64 X2 3800+, and also compare and contrast all the members of the X2 family.
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The Athlon 64 FX Overclocked to 3 GHzJul 25, 2005 - in Reviews
What can you expect when AMD launches the Athlon 64 FX-59 by the end of the year? We overclocked AMD's FX-57 to 3 GHz to see what you will get. AMD's Socket M2 should also soon come into the picture.
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Live Stress Test Rundown: AMD vs. IntelJul 14, 2005 - in Reviews
We have put together all the results from the last live stress test. They are ready for your review at a glance, complete with information on performance, energy consumption, practical applications, stability and buying tips.
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The AMD and Intel Energy CrisisJul 13, 2005 - in Reviews
How much electricity PCs consume undeservedly gets little attention compared to processor performance. But whether you want to save on your electricity bill or have environmental concerns about using too much power, the energy consumption of a typical system deserves a look.
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Athlon 64 FX-57: Great Performance, High PriceJun 27, 2005 - in Reviews
AMD remolds its top brand, the Athlon 64 FX, by introducing a new model based on a 90 nm process. Running at 2.8 GHz, the FX-57 takes over more benchmarks that used to be dominated by Intel.
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Dual Core Stress Test: AMD vs. IntelJun 3, 2005 - in Reviews
You've likely heard and read a lot about dual core processors from AMD and Intel. We tested similarly equipped AMD's Athlon 64 X2 4800+ against Intel's Pentium 840 EE with SLI graphics cards and ran both systems under heavy loads. The results were...
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Dothan Over Netburst: Is The Pentium 4 A Dead End?May 25, 2005 - in Reviews
With a simple adapter, Intel's Pentium M processor can be used on veteran mainboards based on the i865 and i875 chipsets. Would you believe that this unorthodox combination proves to be so fast that it beats even the Athlon 64 FX and the Pentium 4 Extreme Edition?!
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AMD's Dual Core Athlon 64 X2 Strikes HardMay 9, 2005 - in Reviews
Beware, Intel! AMD's desktop dual core comes in with clock speeds unreduced from those of its single core chips, ready to strike a devastating blow at the very playground Intel had prepared with Hyper Threading. Read on to find out why the Athlon 64 X2 will be king of the ring.
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The Pentium D: Intel's Dual Core Silver Bullet PreviewedApr 5, 2005 - in Reviews
We were pleased when a test system powered by the all-new Pentium D and the Pentium Extreme Edition made it into our test lab. Our comprehensive test suite pinpoints what to expect from the much-anticipated dual core technology.
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Prescott Reworked: The P4 600 Series and Extreme Edition 3.73 GHzFeb 21, 2005 - in Reviews
The new 600 series P4 finally offers energy management, a whopping 2 MB L2 cache and 64 bit extensions. At the same time, a new Extreme Edition version is being launched. But will this be enough to challenge AMD's performance superiority?
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Fast Computer On The Cheap? The Sempron 3100+ On OverdriveFeb 2, 2005 - in Reviews
Other than lacking the 64 bit instruction set and some cache, the Sempron is the equal of the Athlon 64 in every way. AMD's starter platform with Socket 754 is well-suited as an upgrade option as it is both affordable and good for overclocking. So how is the performance?