“The CPUs included in the review are the Phenom 2 X2 555 BE C3, which is the highest performing dual core from the current range, as well as three CPUs from the Athlon range: X4 635, X3 440 and X2 255.”Here are some more Processor articles from around the web:
- AMD Phenom II X2 555 BE @ Rbmods
- Athlon II X4 635: Quad-Cores Are In @ InsideHW
- AMD Athlon II X2 215 @ iXBT Labs
- Intel Core i7 980X Overclocking Update: Breaking 4GHz With 6 Cores @ AnandTech
- Intel “Gulftown” review @ Bootdaily
- Intel “Gulftown” Core i7-980X @ LostCircuits
For those without the need or the ability to spend $1000 on an Intel CPU
Grabbing a new 6 core Gulftown processor the second it becomes available is certainly fun, but if you are building a machine that is going to be surfing the web and doing light office work then you are wasting your money. Why not consider an AMD processor that costs about 10% of what that top of the line Intel CPU would? MektuMods reviews four of the new CPUs AMD offers, the Phenom 2 X2 555 BE C3 and three Athlons, the X4 635, X3 440 and X2 255. While none of these processors are going to win against a Core i7, the most expensive will cost you $120 shipped. They represent a good multi-core choices for those who do not need blazing fast frames in FarCry 2, but simply a solid processor for a general use PC.
