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Which one of the two models of AMD Athlon 64 3700+ is best?

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Machine_Maker   12-08-2006 at 10:08:00 AM

AMD has two models of the Athlon 64 3700+ CPUs. This link to the AMD site shows the comparison of the two CPUs( AMD Athlon 64 3700+ comparison ). The difference is the stepping and the voltage. What is stepping and which one of these is the best CPU and why? Thanks in advance.

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BobA   12-08-2006 at 06:08:53 PM
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AMD has two models of the Athlon 64 3700+ CPUs. This link to the AMD site shows the comparison of the two CPUs( AMD Athlon 64 3700+ comparison ). The difference is the stepping and the voltage. What is stepping and which one of these is the best CPU and why? Thanks in advance.



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It might take a lot of searching and reading on the AMD site to get precise answers as to the difference in these two, but in general, a higher stepping number means a later revision to the cpu code. The variable voltage is much tougher to explain. I researched that point a year ago, but I have forgotten the explanation. What I do remember is that it is irrelevant. Bottom line? Go for the higher stepping number, because it is a later revision. I want to point out, however, that whatever was revised in the code may have absolutely no advantage for you compared to the earlier stepping.

-Bob

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