What's the difference?

[Trinh]

what's the difference between the
AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor 4600+
(89W) for TRUE Multi-tasking - ADA4600CUBOX - Box CPU - Socket AM2
* Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core
* Model: 4600+
* Ordering P/N (PIB): ADA4600CUBOX
* Frequency: 2400Mhz
* Thermal: Power 89W
* L1 Cache: 128KB + 128KB
* L2 Cache: 512KB + 512KB
* CMOS Technology: 90nm SOI
* Socket: Socket AM2
and the
Energy efficient AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor 4600+
(65W) - ADO4600CUBOX - Box CPU - Socket AM2
The frequencies are the same and i just don't get what's different about them
* Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core
* Model: 3800+
* Ordering P/N (PIB): ADO460CUBOX
* Frequency: 2400Mhz
* Thermal: Power 65W
* L1 Cache: 128KB + 128KB
* L2 Cache: 512KB + 512KB
* CMOS Technology: 90nm SOI
* Socket: Socket AM2
The two cpus are only 4$ apart and i just don't understand the difference or best one to get, i want top of the line, which one should i go?

 

[Mex]

what's the difference between the
AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor 4600+
(89W) for TRUE Multi-tasking - ADA4600CUBOX - Box CPU - Socket AM2
* Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core
* Model: 4600+
* Ordering P/N (PIB): ADA4600CUBOX
* Frequency: 2400Mhz
* Thermal: Power 89W
* L1 Cache: 128KB + 128KB
* L2 Cache: 512KB + 512KB
* CMOS Technology: 90nm SOI
* Socket: Socket AM2
and the
Energy efficient AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor 4600+
(65W) - ADO4600CUBOX - Box CPU - Socket AM2
The frequencies are the same and i just don't get what's different about them
* Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core
* Model: 3800+
* Ordering P/N (PIB): ADO460CUBOX
* Frequency: 2400Mhz
* Thermal: Power 65W
* L1 Cache: 128KB + 128KB
* L2 Cache: 512KB + 512KB
* CMOS Technology: 90nm SOI
* Socket: Socket AM2
The two cpus are only 4$ apart and i just don't understand the difference or best one to get, i want top of the line, which one should i go?

I highlighted the differences. You're comparing the X2 4600+ to its EE (Energy Efficient) counterpart. In other words, the EE version consumes less power and dissipates less heat. If you aren't planning to overclock, I (personally) would take the EE 4600+.

 

[Trinh]

well i understand one is energy efficient but i guess what i was getting at is, are there any set backs about the energy efficient one, and if there's no set backs i'll go for the energy effecient one, for only 4 dollars more it uses alot less power

 

[evilr00t]

drawbacks... that it's not really worth the money; the same effect can be achieved by undervolting your CPU instead.

Oh, $4 apart? Get the EE, it's a higher binned part.

 

[Trinh]

so are there drawbacks... if so, what are they... and it's only 4$ rofl, that's pocket change

 

[evilr00t]

see edit above, the EE is well worth it for $4 more

 

[Trinh]

oh sorry didn't see that, it's just someone said to go for the normal and personally i was gonna go for the EE, i was just double checking to make sure they didn't make something about the processor which was a drawback, thx for the advice^^

 

[Mex]

That's completely true, but the exception is that not all processors are capable of operating at lower voltages. When you buy the EE version, you're at least getting a processor that has been tested at and will work at the lower voltage.

For a $4 difference, I think it's worth it. $40? That's a different story...

EDIT: Oh wait - you changed your mind and rendered this post useless.

 

[Trinh]

It's no problem, thx guys for the advice ^^

 

[Trinh]

But i do have a question, what mobo should i get, i'm looking at a price range of about 100, but i could go higher if there is a good reason too, i want it to be very compatible and upgradable. i did consider this, it's only 90$ http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4885970?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

any suggestions?

 

[bigsby]

I have the M2N-E and it's a very solid motherboard, and it's not a bad overclocker, it's just picky on some things. It's around 100 bucks and it's got silent heatpipe goodness. Just don't use OCZ ram, because it doesn't work in Asus motherboards.

 

[Trinh]

which motherboard would be better for performance, compadibility, and future use, (price does matter since they are close to the same in price)

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GA-M55plus-S3G-Motherboard-Dual-Core-Sempron/dp/B000G0EUO6/sr=1-4/qid=1164438888/ref=sr_1_4/002-9186996-8858424?ie=UTF8&s=electronics

http://www.amazon.com/Support-Socket-Athlon-Sempron-Nvidia/dp/B000FVZKV8/sr=1-1/qid=1164438888/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-9186996-8858424?ie=UTF8&s=electronics