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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?
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The Mother of All CPU Charts Part 2Dec 21, 2004 - in Reviews
We continue to trace CPU history by detailing AMD's path from its Athlon debut to its Athlon64 glory. We then conclude with the mother of all charts, comprising 3,300 benchmarks for CPUs since 1995. What more can we say?
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The Mother of All CPU Charts Part 1Dec 20, 2004 - in Reviews
Forget about the thousands of magazine articles and forum discussions on CPU performance. It's all here now in black and white: We are about to offer you 3,300 benchmarks for CPUs since 1995. But before we do that, we take you back in CPU history in Part 1 of our series.
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CPU Stress Test: We "Stress Out" AMD and IntelDec 17, 2004 - in Reviews
The stresss test ran for 24 days. What are the results for AMD and Intel?
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3.8 GHz P4-570 and E0 Stepping To End Intel's Performance CrisisNov 15, 2004 - in Reviews
Intel won't be making a 4 GHz Prescott to compete with the Athlon64 4000+ and FX-55, but it hopes the new P4 570 will be a good match at 3.8 GHz. Intel seems committed to delivering value with new E0 stepping processors, which include new features to deal with thermal issues. Is Intel back in The Game?
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The P4-560's Heat Can Crash and KillNov 14, 2004 - in Reviews
Our suspicions were confirmed. While the P4 always ran hot, our tests show that the P4-560's heat factor is enough to make the processor throttle.
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Intel's Big Kick Off: 925XE Chipset and P4EE 3.46 GHzNov 1, 2004 - in Reviews
While the latest Extreme Edition P4 Processor is fairly well-known, the big news today is Intel's accelerated 925XE chipset at FSB1066, which many people consider to be the next BX. We put some final motherboards to the test.
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AMD's Athlon64 4000 and FX-55: Nails in the P4 EE's Coffin?Oct 19, 2004 - in Reviews
AMD's Athlon64 4000+ and FX-55 further close the few performance gaps the Pentium 4 Extreme Edition can still muster. With enhanced multimedia encoding and other features, how hard do AMD's new devices hit Intel where it hurts in the latest performance-war battle?
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Intel's CPU Heat Gets Watered DownOct 15, 2004 - in Reviews
Installing CPU water-cooling systems makes sense on paper, but most solutions are a real pain to set up. Intel reference cooler supplier Sanyo Denki steps up to the plate with what it says is a kinder and gentler setup.
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Intel's 925XE: Does Beating the 1 GHz FSB Barrier Matter?Oct 12, 2004 - in Reviews
We managed to secure early samples of Intel's P4 Extreme Edition 925XE chipset, complete with a 1,066 MHz speed FSB. So while the 1 GHz FSB speed barrier gets beaten, our benchmark course unmasks whether or not Intel's yet-to-be launched device is really something to get excited about.
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AthlonXP Underclocking for a Low-Power FixOct 1, 2004 - in Reviews
It's a lot easier than you think. A few simple tweaks can transform an AthlonXP with the right motherboard into a mobile version that throttles down to a clock speed of 300 MHz for a range of applications that do not need 1 GHz and more horsepower. We also detail why our power-consumption reducing hacks do not apply to the Pentium 4.
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AMD's Opteron 250 vs. Intel's Xeon 3.6 GHz in a Workstation Duel of the EliteSep 27, 2004 - in Reviews
AMD Opteron 250 continues to gain respect and share in the enterprise workstation sector. But now, Intel's new Xeon processor, packed with a 3.6 GHz clock speed and the retreaded E7525/Tumwater platform, is available in the channels. Will Intel's new Xeon steal some of the AMD Opteron 250's lunch?
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Performance Injection: Socket 423 with 2.8 GHzAug 30, 2004 - in Reviews
PowerLeap offers upgrade sockets so you can add the latest and greatest Pentium 4 designed for Socket 478 on the way-outdated Socket 423. THG shows how a 2.8 GHz kit can breathe new life into an old Rambus board.
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Duron Successor: AMD SempronJul 28, 2004 - in Reviews
AMD has unveiled a new processor brand based on its existing AthlonXP architecture to serve the value PC segment. Available for Socket A and Socket 754, AMD's Sempron matches Intel Celeron D's clockspeeds and prices and, AMD says, out benchmarks the Celeron D.
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AMD's Socket 939 Offers More with Much of the SameJun 1, 2004 - in Reviews
AMD has introduced its new dual channel Socket 939 Athlon64 platform just a few weeks before Intel's new architecture launch. Our benchmarks show what AMD's socket 939 brings to the table, with such features as a HyperTransport speed of 1 GHz, and how its performance matches up to its price.
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Getting More Bang Out of Your Dual Processing BuckMay 28, 2004 - in Reviews
WindowsXP is dumber than you think, but there are ways to boost performance from a dual processor platform when you assign CPU tasks manually. To help you do that, THG has created a free software utility that lets you get more dual-processing bang for your buck.
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P4 Northwood and Prescott Comparison at 4.1 GHzMay 17, 2004 - in Reviews
Intel's Pentium 4 Northwood processor is nearing the end of its product life cycle at 3.4 GHz. Its successor, the Prescott, is slated to offer a clock speed of 4 GHz by end of year, but it runs hot. We look at what happens when both processors are overclocked at 4.1 GHz.
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Overclocking En Extremus: Athlon 64 FX 2.9 GHz, P4 EE 4.0 GHzApr 19, 2004 - in Reviews
We overclocked AMD's and Intel's flagship CPUs en extremus, with a little help from our advanced compressor cooling system. The result? Overclocking the Pentium 4 Extreme Edition to 4.0 GHz and the Athlon64 FX to 2.9 GHz offered a glimpse of this year's performance future.
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Welcome The Latecomer: Pentium 4 Prescott 3.4 GHzMar 22, 2004 - in Reviews
Several weeks after the initial Prescott launch, the 3.4 GHz Pentium 4 Prescott is now available. We take a look at the processor's performance and detail how Intel will change its processor nomenclature roadmap (the megahertz war is officially over).
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Spring Speed Leap: AMD Athlon64 FX-53Mar 18, 2004 - in Reviews
AMD seeks to regain the performance crown with the Athlon64 FX by raising the processor's clock speed from 2.2 GHz to 2.4 GHz. But besides clock speed, the processor also has many more performance tricks up its sleeve.
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Intel's New Weapon: Pentium 4 PrescottFeb 1, 2004 - in Reviews
Despite 90 nm process technology, larger caches, 13 new instructionsand changes in its NetBurst architecture, the Prescott does not bring down the house. Additionally, Intel has begun shipping faster Pentium 4 processors based on the tried-and-market-tested Northwood core, with the 3.4 GHz Extreme Edition at the very top.
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Revving up in the New Year: AMD Athlon64 3400+ versus Intel P4 3.2 GHzJan 6, 2004 - in Reviews
AMD has added 200 MHz to its latest Athlon64 processor, hoping that the Athlon64 3400+ will push the performance threshold up and beyond Intel's 3.2 GHz Pentium 4. Our 41 individual benchmarks show how the two processors measure up in real-life applications.
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5 GHz Project: CPU Cooling With Liquid NitrogenDec 30, 2003 - in Reviews
Just how much cooling can the P4 withstand for maximum overclocking? We cranked the CPU down to -196°C with liquid nitrogen and, with compression cooling for the chipset, we managed to clock the processor at 5.25 GHz. For those of you with any doubts, it's all on the 11th THG video.
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AMD's and Intel's End-of-Year CPU Buyer's GuideDec 23, 2003 - in Reviews
If it's time to upgrade your CPU or to buy a new chipset, we offer our end-of-year Buyer's Guide. Here, we surveyed all available processors and identified our favorites in several categories based on price/quality ratios and overclocking capabilities.
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The Athlon Cooler Cometh at 2.8 GHz and Below Zero CoolOct 21, 2003 - in Reviews
Chip-con's cooling base broke clocking records. Now it's Athlon 64 FX-51's turn to show its stuff at 2.8 GHz.
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AMD's Athlon 64 Has Arrived: the Athlon 64 FX and Athlon 64 (and Intel's P4 Extreme)Sep 23, 2003 - in Reviews
Weeks of tests and sleepless nights: Performance analyses of AMD's Athlon 64 (Clawhammer) and Athlon 64 FX-51 (Sledgehammer) and Intel's P4 Extreme. We offer 46 benchmarks, including nForce3 150 and VIA K8T800 chipset performance results. And THG's video No. 10 is ready for download.
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Dual Xeon Duo: What Good Is the L3 Cache?Aug 11, 2003 - in Reviews
The workstation version of the Xeon now has an additional L3 cache. Facing off: Dual Xeon 3.06 GHz with and without L3 cache. That begs the question - what good is it?
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Getting Up to Speed: XP-TMC Adapter Socket from Upgradeware Unlocks the MultiplierJul 3, 2003 - in Reviews
The clock speed of the Athlon XP is connected to the bus clock with a fixed multiplier, so that overclocking is only possible through an increase in the bus clock or other diverse tweaking methods on the processor itself. This task is made more comfortable with the XP-TMC from Upgradeware, a small adapter that lets you freely set the multiplier, and this is interesting for upgrades as well.
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Bidding Adieu: P4 3.2 vs. Athlon XP 3200+Jun 23, 2003 - in Reviews
Intel launches the last P4, with 3.2 GHz for FSB800 and Dual DDR400. Its rival AMD fights back with the Athlon XP 3200+ and Dual DDR400. With the Pentium 5 and Athlon 64 waiting in the wings, it's a historic duel.
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