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High-End/Mainstream: Phenom II X4 (Deneb Quad Core)
| Model | Clock Speed | Cores | Socket / Memory | TDP | L2 Cache | L3 Cache | Release | Hyper Transport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenom II X4 965 BE | 3.4 GHz | 4 | AM3/AM2+ DDR3, DDR2 | 140W | 4 x 512KB | 6MB | 08/13/2009 | 2.0 GHz |
| Phenom II X4 955 BE | 3.2 GHz | 4 | AM3/AM2+ DDR3, DDR2 | 125W | 4 x 512KB | 6MB | 04/23/2009 | 2.0 GHz |
| Phenom II X4 945 | 3.0 GHz | 4 | AM3/AM2+ DDR3, DDR2 | 125W 95W | 4 x 512KB | 6MB | 04/23/2009 06/12/2009 | 2.0 GHz |
| Phenom II X4 940 BE | 3.0 GHz | 4 | AM2+ DDR2 | 125W | 4 x 512KB | 6MB | 01/08/2009 | 1.8 GHz |
| Phenom II X4 920 | 2.8 GHz | 4 | AM2+ DDR2 | 125W | 4 x 512KB | 6MB | 01/08/2009 | 1.8 GHz |
| Phenom II X4 910 | 2.6 GHz | 4 | AM3/AM2+ DDR3, DDR2 | 95W | 4 x 512KB | 6MB | 02/09/2009 | 2.0 GHz |
| Phenom II X4 905e | 2.5 GHz | 4 | AM3/AM2+ DDR3, DDR2 | 65W | 4 x 512KB | 6MB | 06/02/2009 | 2.0 GHz |
| Phenom II X4 900e | 2.4 GHz | 4 | AM3/AM2+ DDR3, DDR2 | 65W | 4 x 512KB | 6MB | 06/02/2009 | 2.0 GHz |
| Phenom II X4 820* | 2.8 GHz | 4 | AM3/AM2+ DDR3, DDR2 | 95W | 4 x 512KB | 6MB | 02/09/2009 | 2.0 GHz |
| Phenom II X4 810 | 2.6 GHz | 4 | AM3/AM2+ DDR3, DDR2 | 95W | 4 x 512KB | 6MB | 02/09/2009 | 2.0 GHz |
| Phenom II X4 805 | 2.5 GHz | 4 | AM3/AM2+ DDR3, DDR2 | 95W | 4 x 512KB | 6MB | 02/09/2009 | 2.0 GHz |
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Mainstream: Phenom II X3 (Heka Triple-Core, based on Deneb)
| Model | Clock Speed | Cores | Socket / Memory | TDP | L2 Cache | L3 Cache | Release | Hyper Transport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Phenom II X3 740* | 3.0 GHz | 3 | AM3/AM2+ DDR3, DDR2 | 95W | 3 x 512 KB | 6MB | 09/16/2009 | 2.0 GHz |
Phenom II X3 720 BE | 2.8 GHz | 3 | AM3/AM2+ DDR3, DDR2 | 95W | 3 x 512KB | 6MB | 02/09/2009 | 2.0 GHz |
Phenom II X3 710 | 2.6 GHz | 3 | AM3/AM2+ DDR3, DDR2 | 95W | 3 x 512KB | 6MB | 02/09/2009 | 2.0 GHz |
Phenom II X3 705e | 2.5 GHz | 3 | AM3/AM2+ DDR3, DDR2 | 95W | 3 x 512KB | 6MB | 02/09/2009 | 2.0 GHz |
Phenom II X3 700e | 2.4 GHz | 3 | AM3/AM2+ DDR3, DDR2 | 95W | 3 x 512KB | 6MB | 02/09/2009 | 2.0 GHz |
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Mainstream: Phenom II X2 (Callisto Dual-Core, based on Deneb)
| Model | Clock Speed | Cores | Socket / Memory | TDP | L2 Cache | L3 Cache | Release | Hyper Transport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Phenom II X2 550 BE | 3.1 GHz | 2 | AM3/AM2+ DDR3, DDR2 | 80W | 2 x 512KB | 6MB | 06/01/2009 | 2.0 GHz |
Phenom II X2 545 | 3.0 GHz | 2 | AM3/AM2+ DDR3, DDR2 | 80W | 2 x 512KB | 6MB | 06/01/2009 | 2.0 GHz |
Low Cost: Athlon II X2 (Regor Dual-Core)
| Model | Clock Speed | Cores | Socket / Memory | TDP | L2 Cache | L3 Cache | Release | Hyper Transport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Athlon II X2 250 | 3.0 GHz | 2 | AM3/AM2+ DDR3, DDR2 | 65W | 2 x 1024KB | - | 06/02/2009 | 2.0 GHz |
Athlon II X2 245 | 2.9 GHz | 2 | AM3/AM2+ DDR3, DDR2 | 65W | 2 x 1024KB | - | 06/02/2009 | 2.0 GHz |
Athlon II X2 240 | 2.8 GHz | 2 | AM3/AM2+ DDR3, DDR2 | 65W | 2 x 1024KB | - | 06/02/2009 | 2.0 GHz |
Low Cost: Sempron (Sargas Single-Core)
| Model | Clock Speed | Cores | Socket / Memory | TDP | L2 Cache | L3 Cache | Release | Hyper Transport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sempron 140 | 2.7 GHz | 1 | AM3/AM2+ DDR3, DDR2 | 45 W | 1024KB | - | - | 2.0 GHz |
We will stop here, as we’ve listed all 45nm AMD processors. There still are lots of 65nm chips based on the quad-core Agena (Phenom 9000-series) and the triple-core Toliman (Phenom 8000), as well as the Athlon X2, which is based on the dual-core Kuma. All of them were designed for Socket AM2+ and DDR2 memory, but since the 45nm generation is compatible with both AM3/DDR3 and AM2+/DDR2, this is clearly the better choice.
New: Athlon II X3 and Athlon II X4
Today’s AMD processor introduction, the Athlon II X4, represents the first step to introducing Deneb-based triple- and quad-core processors that run without L3 caches. AMD started with the Athlon II X4 620 at 2.6 GHz, but two models at higher clock speeds will also be available shortly. The Athlon II X3 has already appeared on several roadmaps and will be introduced at the same time.
Other than that, AMD is about to switch from its C2 stepping to C3, which should reduce the TDP on a number of processors. For instance, the Phenom II X4 965 flagship is expected to go from 140W to 125W and the Phenom II X4 945 will change from 125W to 95W.
- Athlon II X4 620 Propus (Deneb?) 2.6GHz on Sale [CPU & Components]
- AMD Phenom II X2 545 Callisto or Athlon II X4 620 Propus [CPU & Components]
- Good motherboard for AMD Athlon II X4 620 Propus [CPU & Components]
- 100 quad core [CPU & Components]
- Which CPU for the best price/quality? [CPU & Components]
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I had to head over to anandtech for that
http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipse [...] i=3638&p=9
Wow.. talk about a mixed bag. Though its a great marketing ploy if nothing else. $50 and Vt over the Q8200 is something.
The overclocking (on the particular board reviewed on, Anand used a 790 board) would be interesting. Too bad Tom's got lazy. I know I've had good luck with budget G31 boards.
I get the budget tri core, as some games are starting to use dual threads and the core in the back for the OS and garbage. Not sure what the price point will be as the 710 is in that range also. But the quad escapes me. The A/V editing crowd are the ones that benefit most from a quad, but the lack of speed and large cache really hold back the fact that there are 4 cores. Better to get speed and get a Phenom II x2 in the same price range.
This great news for anybody lookin to buy into a quad core, tho I want to see AMD come out with something big awesome, not a budget cpu.
Just curious, but do you guys use the scanline renderer or mental ray for 3DS Max?
Westemere Verse Fusion, Who will win? Much more interesting to many at Toms hardware over, whats the best sub $100 processor? Actually nevermind it is good info, I know how to build a sub $200 rendering comp to be included in a massive rendering farm.
quote : "All modern processors consist of three main elements that must be carefully balanced: core count, cache capacities, and clock speed".
sure , but what happened to micro-architecture and the resulting instructions/clock ? Intel has a clear advantage in their arch , whether core 2 or, now, i5 for the masses .
but , of course , they have a proposition at 100 dollars for 4 cores , that's nice .
Not worth it. For an extra $100, I can get an i7 which provides a 10fold increase in computational power density.
Q9550 $214 @3.8-4.0Ghz eats all current AMD Phenom II processors for lunch. Forget about i5 or i7.
I was just thinking that my q6600 at 3.2 is higher than the chart and 22months old...
Just curious, but do you guys use the scanline renderer or mental ray for 3DS Max?
I second that, plus can you link us to the *.max file (if possible) cause I for one would like to benchmark my system with it to see how it stands.
... this part is in Latvia already @ a nice pricepoint... a cheap upgrade from x2 to x4 for multitask and windows 7 users...
Not worth it. For an extra $100, I can get an i7 which provides a 10fold increase in computational power density.
Dude you're saying as if we all have more than $200 for a CPU upgrade. What I mean by more than $200 is -> ~$200 for i7, ~$150 more for new socket mobo, and if integrated GPU was previously used, ~$60+ more for new GPU.
Well, OK, new GPU aside, you still need at LEAST a freaking $350 just to go for quad-core i7.
It's common sense that $100 upgrade is cheaper than $350 ones. Not to mention the waste of buying current mobo...
"Should you consider keeping your mature Athlon 64 X2 system a while longer—let’s say until SATA/600 and USB 3.0 become mainstream in mid-2010"
For the user looking for a cheap alternative it's looking good.
Budget quad core, yay!
Would be great for a secondary computer.
Give it my 4870, and put a 5870 in my new rig. ^_^
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Quad core for $100, 4870 for $100, 4GB RAM for $40, board for $50, PSU for $25 (I would be cheap here, being a dirt cheap system. No way in hell I'd use a crappy PSU on my i7 though). Use an old mouse/keyboard/monitor/case/HDD/DVDD, and I have everything I need.
My i7 system: total cost (including shipping/taxes etc.) = $1,700
i7 920, bloodrage mobo, 1GB 4870, 6GB DDR3, CM V8 HSF, Antec 300, 3x Scythe fans, 22x DVD drive, 1TB HDD, 2 UV cathodes, g5 mouse, game controller, 23" monitor...
Athlon x4: approximately ~ $350.
For the same price of the i7 920 cpu alone (assuming you're paying full price, because us Canadians don't have a Frys or Microcenter) I could jerry rig a cheap AMD quad core... awesome.
Great article.... I didn't think that Athlon II X4 will do this well in the benchmarks and efficiency. I have a Dragon Platform (Phenom II X4 940, MSI DKA790GX Platinum, XFX Radeon 4850), after this article I am planning to make an R&D system based on Athlon II X4. Thanks Tom's Hardware for this nice article. :-)
Hmm... Athlon II X4 is still a bit pricey for me.
Better wait until its Sempron incarnation.
nice to see that my amd phenom 9550 still delivers great performance. i like it (put it that way) at comparison to the newer cpu's.