AMD Phenom X3 8750 2.4 GHz Triple-Core Processor Review Posted by Ryan Shrout | Apr 23, 2008 | Processors | 0 Manufacturer: AMD ContentsThe long-awaited triple-core processorsAMD’s triple-core processors are finally available to the public and are based on the B3-stepping that no longer has the dreaded TLB and performance issues. Can these sub-0 processors convince you that three cores are better than two? When is getting that fourth core more valuable?Testing Methodology and System SetupSynthetic CPU and Memory TestsMultimedia EncodingRendering PerformanceGaming PerformancePCMark VantagePCMark Vantage (cont’d)Power Consumption and OverclockingAnalysis and ConclusionsPCMark Vantage (cont’d) Wow – quite interestingly the X3 processor outperforms the X4 9850 processor in several of these tests and proves to be a strong competitor across the board. « Previous1. The long-awaited triple-core processors2. Testing Methodology and System Setup3. Synthetic CPU and Memory Tests4. Multimedia Encoding5. Rendering Performance6. Gaming Performance7. PCMark Vantage8. PCMark Vantage (cont’d)9. Power Consumption and Overclocking10. Analysis and ConclusionsNext » Video News