Dual Core Processors For Low-Power, High-Performance Desktops

The Desktop King: Athlon 64 X2 3800+

The Athlon 64 X2 3800+ is AMD's dual core entry model. Although it is specified with a design power of up to 89 W, this version usually does not utilize this full envelope due to its relatively low clock speed of 2.0 GHz.

Patrick Schmid
Editor-in-Chief (2005-2006)

Patrick Schmid was the editor-in-chief for Tom's Hardware from 2005 to 2006. He wrote numerous articles on a wide range of hardware topics, including storage, CPUs, and system builds.