I am looking to built a new computer and i need to know which CPU Processor is better? Here is the info for both CPU's both made by AMD
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AMD ATHLON II X4 QUAD CORE 630 2.8 GHZ
CPU Socket Type Socket AM3
Multi-Core Quad-Core
Athlon II X4 630
Operating Frequency 2.8GHz
Hyper Transports 4000MHz
L2 Cache 4 x 512KB
Manufacturing Tech 45 nm
64 bit Support Yes
Hyper-Transport Support Yes
Virtualization Technology Support Yes
Voltage 0.90-1.425V
Thermal Design Power 95W
CPU BENCHMARK-->3360 from http://www.cpubenchmark.net
PRICE: $108
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AMD PHENOM II X4 QUAD CORE 925 2.8GHZ
CPU Socket Type Socket AM3
Multi-Core Quad-Core
Frequency 2800MHz
System Bus 4000
Operating mode 32/64 bit
L2 cache 512KB x 4
L3 cache 6MB
CMOS Technology 45nm SOI
CPU BENCHMARK-->3420 from http://www.cpubenchmark.net
PRICE: $152
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Ok so lets get this straight.
The similarities are:
They both are AM3
They both are quadcores
They both are 2.8GHZ
They both are 4000 system bus
They both are 64bit
They both are 512KB x 4 L2 Cache
They both have similar CPU benchmark scores. The Athlon II is 3360 and the Phenom is 3420 (pretty close)
Now the difference:
The Athlon II does not have a L3 cache and the Phenom has a 6MB L3 cache
The Athlon II is cheaper $108 and the Phenom is more expensive $152
Ok, so from my understanding is i'm paying $50 more for the 6MB L3 Cache??? What is so great about the L3 cache? And why do both CPUs score almost the same in the CPU benchmark test. I don't understand this. I am pushing to go to the Athlon II since it's cheaper, i need to know what's so good about the cache. what cpu should i go for? i'm confused
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AMD ATHLON II X4 QUAD CORE 630 2.8 GHZ
CPU Socket Type Socket AM3
Multi-Core Quad-Core
Athlon II X4 630
Operating Frequency 2.8GHz
Hyper Transports 4000MHz
L2 Cache 4 x 512KB
Manufacturing Tech 45 nm
64 bit Support Yes
Hyper-Transport Support Yes
Virtualization Technology Support Yes
Voltage 0.90-1.425V
Thermal Design Power 95W
CPU BENCHMARK-->3360 from http://www.cpubenchmark.net
PRICE: $108
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AMD PHENOM II X4 QUAD CORE 925 2.8GHZ
CPU Socket Type Socket AM3
Multi-Core Quad-Core
Frequency 2800MHz
System Bus 4000
Operating mode 32/64 bit
L2 cache 512KB x 4
L3 cache 6MB
CMOS Technology 45nm SOI
CPU BENCHMARK-->3420 from http://www.cpubenchmark.net
PRICE: $152
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Ok so lets get this straight.
The similarities are:
They both are AM3
They both are quadcores
They both are 2.8GHZ
They both are 4000 system bus
They both are 64bit
They both are 512KB x 4 L2 Cache
They both have similar CPU benchmark scores. The Athlon II is 3360 and the Phenom is 3420 (pretty close)
Now the difference:
The Athlon II does not have a L3 cache and the Phenom has a 6MB L3 cache
The Athlon II is cheaper $108 and the Phenom is more expensive $152
Ok, so from my understanding is i'm paying $50 more for the 6MB L3 Cache??? What is so great about the L3 cache? And why do both CPUs score almost the same in the CPU benchmark test. I don't understand this. I am pushing to go to the Athlon II since it's cheaper, i need to know what's so good about the cache. what cpu should i go for? i'm confused
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