AMD Phenom 9600 (2.3GHz)
Manufacturer: AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) Part number: HD9600WCGDBOX
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- AMD's new Phenom quad-core CPU has little to recommend it over competing chips from Intel. The Phenom is marginally less-expensive, but not enough to make up for its subpar performance. Unless AMD drops prices more aggressively, it looks like Intel will maintain its grasp on the CPU market for the foreseeable future.
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AMD Phenom 9600 (2.3GHz) price range: $310.29
- Reviewed by: Rich Brown
- Reviewed on: 12/10/2007
- Released on: 11/19/2007
The good: "True" quad-core design handles data efficiently; cheaper than competing Intel quad-core chips.
The bad: Not fast enough to justify the price savings compared with Intel's chips; next-gen Intel quad core due out soon could further the performance gap.
The bottom line: AMD's new Phenom quad-core CPU has little to recommend it over competing chips from Intel. The Phenom is marginally less-expensive, but not enough to make up for its subpar performance. Unless AMD drops prices more aggressively, it looks like Intel will maintain its grasp on the CPU market for the foreseeable future.
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10 stars
At least it's not a P4HT!!!!!!!hahahahaha
by str8entertainment on July 12, 2009
Pros: It blows my 3ghz P4HT out of the water!
Cons: nothing much I like it a lot.
Summary: I got the AMD 9600, 4GB 800mhz Ram bare bones system from ebay for $350 threw in a 500gb hd and a blueray and it's the fastest computer I ...
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Summary: I got the AMD 9600, 4GB 800mhz Ram bare bones system from ebay for $350 threw in a 500gb hd and a blueray and it's the fastest computer I ever used well worth the money!!!!!
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7 stars
For best AMD performance right now, stick with Athlon X2 6400
by TheWake28 on January 1, 2008
Pros: Works with any AM2 socket on motherboards; AMD "true" quad core design may be a diamond in the rough, but can AMD utilize it?
Cons: BIOS patch to fix problem cripples some aspects of performance; Not as fast as Q600.
Summary: The main problem with Phenom is that there's nothing to recommend it over the Intel quad cores (unless you're going for a SPIDER platform). There is as of ...
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Summary: The main problem with Phenom is that there's nothing to recommend it over the Intel quad cores (unless you're going for a SPIDER platform). There is as of now fairly significant proof to recommend an Intel quad core over Phenom, however: look at benchmarks.
The architecture is still behind Intel, and the fastest Phenom has a slower clock speed than the Q6600, Intel's slowest quad core. However, AMD is moving in the right direction.
Wait for a little bit. 3.0 Ghz and apparently much more OC-able Phenoms are coming.
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7 stars
Better for Future
by lawstud on December 18, 2007
Pros: backwards compatible, better HD performance
Cons: 13-15% slower than Q6600 and 15% cheaper
Summary: If you already own a AMD motherboard you can basically use this chip without having to buy a whole new motherboard, ram, and possibly a video card.
The chip is ...
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Summary: If you already own a AMD motherboard you can basically use this chip without having to buy a whole new motherboard, ram, and possibly a video card.
The chip is backwards compatible and the future AMD products will be too. Whereas Intel's new X38 top of the line board is not going to be backwards with their newer chips in 2009. In addition with "Crossfire" graphics you can have 4 graphic cards working together for some great gaming performance, and not have to worry about a new computer in 2-3 years that will not work with them.
For the person who can deal with a slightly lower cost and performance (HD and video encoding is faster than q6600) then this is the right chip.
The chips are not for the high end market. They are better for normal users who like the idea of not having to buy a whole new computer if they want to upgrade.
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- Manufacturer: AMD (Advanced Micro Devices)
- Part number: HD9600WCGDBOX
- Description: Realize new possibilities for connecting with friends, family, and digital entertainment with the phenomenal performance of the AMD Phenom X4 series quad-core processor. Built from the ground up for true quad-core performance, AMD Phenom X4 processors speed through advanced multitasking, critical business productivity, advanced visual design and modeling, serious gaming, and visually stunning digital media and entertainment.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Processor
Processor
- Type / Form Factor AMD Phenom X4 9600
- Number of Cores Quad-Core
- Cache Memory Details L2 - 4 x 512 KB,
L3 - 2 MB - 64-bit Computing Yes
- Processor number 9600
- Compatible Processor Socket Socket AM2+
- Clock Speed 2.3 GHz
- Processor Qty 1
- Architecture Features Enhanced Virus Protection,
AMD Virtualization,
HyperTransport technology,
AMD Cool'n'Quiet Technology - Core Voltage 1.1/1.15/1.2/1.25 V
- Thermal Design Power 95 W
- Manufacturing Process 65 nm
- Thermal Specification 70 °C
- Architecture Features Enhanced Virus Protection,
AMD Virtualization,
HyperTransport technology,
AMD Cool'n'Quiet Technology Cache Memory
- Installed Size 2 MB
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slot(s) None
- Compatible Slots 1 x Processor - Socket AM2+
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Cooler (fansink)
- Package Type AMD Processor in a Box (PIB)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
Warranty
- Service / Support Details Limited warranty 3 years
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