X4 9950 vs X4 630

[Guest]

which is better ? give me tests if possible, tnx

 

[tecmo34]

Based on the benchmarks included, I would say they are pretty even but I would go with the Athlon II X4 630 since it is the newer AM3 platform with DDR3 RAM.

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/default.aspx?p=21&p2=105&c=1&i=2.3.4.5.6.25.26.27.28.29.30.31.32.33.34.35.36.37.38.39.40.41.42.43.44.45.46.47.48.49.50

 

[flyinfinni]

the Athlon II x4 630 is gonna be better. Its AM3, basically the same performance range, and its cooler. the 9950 is RIDICULOUSLY Hot. If they are similar price, just get the 630 and don't think about it. AM3 + DDR3 = WIN over AM2+ + DDR2, and you'll be much more upgradeable.

 

[saint19]

Hi newcomer and welcome to the Tom's hardware forum.

Well,

1- Both have 4 cores, BUT the 9950 have cache L3 (2MB, BUT isn't much), the 630 don't have it. This is necessary for some heavy games.
2- The 630 is 45nm, but the 9950 is 65nm, in this case is better the 630.
3- The 9950 is a old 140W processor, the 630 is 95W
4- The 9950 is BE, means unlock multiplier BUT the 1st Phenom generation isn't a good OC processor, while the you can OC the 630 to 3.5GHz or more.

 

[C00lIT]

The 9950 is only a good upgrade for AM2 Motherboards that support it...

630 is far better for all the points listed above.

Correction the 9950 has been re-released under 125W

 

[flyinfinni]

Even the 125W re-released version is HOTTER than CRAP. 630 is still far better even than the 125W version.

 

[XD_dued]

Yes...I had the 9950, and it would only go up to 3.2ghz. 630, even 620 seems to go pretty well above 3.5, where it will outperform 9950 at 3.2. And yes, it was very very hot.

 

[randomkid]

To the OP:
Are you planning of putting it in an existing mother board or are you building from scratch? If you are building from scratch then you need to ask more question than just about CPU.
But to answer the question, I'd go for the X4 630.

 

[werxen]

I would avoid the original phenoms like the plague.

 

[englandr753]

I ran across a 620 x4 for 70.00 and free shipping on ebay, lol. It works great. I would forget about the 9950 and go for the 630...

 

[enzo matrix]

In general, the extra 200MHz of the Athlon IIx4 630 over the 9950 will make up for the 9950's extra cache.

 

[shubham1401]

Phenom I were not so good.
Avoid them.


Get the Athlon II.

 

[enzo matrix]

This is the CPU forum and he asked a CPU question. The general build forum is for building from scratch so the OP did asked an appropriate question in the appropriate forum. Also, I don't recall the OP asking for our opinions on anything else, if he wants it he can ask for it. Otherwise keep your narcissistic idiot opinions to yourself.

I don't quite follow on how this opinion is narcissistic or idiotic. If you could explain that to me, that would be great.

Sounds to me like he was concerned and covering all the bases. He also did answer the op's question. There is no need for you to be rude and insulting.

 

[shubham1401]

I don't quite follow on how this opinion is narcissistic or idiotic. If you could explain that to me, that would be great.

Sounds to me like he was concerned and covering all the bases. He also did answer the op's question. There is no need for you to be rude and insulting.

+1

In fact randomkid's question does makes sense.

 

[flyinfinni]

I see both sides of this guys, but its not worth arguing over. If someone wants to ask a question, answer it. If you think having more info would help you answer it, ask for more info. The OP can give, or not give, any info he/she wants. Its not ridiculous to ask that.

 

[werxen]

There is no 'both sides' to this argument. The original Phenoms were crap and the Athlon 2x4 are not crap.

Athlon > P1.

 

[tecmo34]

Agree... We have answered the OP's question. The Athlon II X4 630 is the better CPU. Now, we wait for feedback from the OP... wait, wait, & wait some more until we move on...

 

[flyinfinni]

Werxen- clearly on this particular subject there is no argument as the Athlon II is superior to the phenom I. but if you actually read my post and the ones preceding it, you'd know what I WAS talking about.

 

[loneninja]

Does anyone posting here actually own both a Phenom and Athlon II? They perform almost identical clock for clock, only advantage Athlon II has is 45nm allowing higher clock speeds and lower power consumption.

 

[werxen]

Does anyone posting here actually own both a Phenom and Athlon II? They perform almost identical clock for clock, only advantage Athlon II has is 45nm allowing higher clock speeds and lower power consumption.

Athlon overclocks much higher on top of the suggested so in theory it goes faster.

 

[flyinfinni]

Actually Loneninja, I HAVE owned both. I still own an Athlon II and I got rid of my Phenom. Yes they perform similar clock for clock, BUT there are some significant differences. Phenom was HOTTER THAN HECK, and VERY power hungry (even the latest stepping of the 9950 was a 125W TDP part), and overclocked like CRAP. I could get my Phenom 9950 to about 3.1 GHz, while the Athlon can overclock much better (haven't overclocked my Athlon II as its my wife's PC and she doesn't need more power so why increase the heat and power usage) look at the x3 that they used in the SBM- unlock the 4th core AND OC to 3.5. much better part, while being cooler and using less power.

 

[jesmoke]

The X4 630 lacking the L3 cache will not hurt real world performance that much. Also the benefits of AM3 platform support with DDR3 RAM would boost overall system performance. The 9950 also runs hotter. My vote is for the X4 630.

 

[werxen]

The X4 630 lacking the L3 cache will not hurt real world performance that much. Also the benefits of AM3 platform support with DDR3 RAM would boost overall system performance. The 9950 also runs hotter. My vote is for the X4 630.

Honestly if it was me I would just save up for a p2. That would kill both processors hands down.

 

[enzo matrix]

which is better ? give me tests if possible, tnx

Well, a couple of people have given links to tests, but if you want to find more, I find the best google searchterm is "Athlon IIx4 630 review". Without quotes. Most of the reviews include benchmarks and hopefully some of them chose to include the older phenom in their tests.

 

[randomkid]

Otherwise keep your narcissistic idiot opinions to yourself.

I can say this same thing to you, but if I do, then I stoop down to your level.