AMD Athlon X2 7550

AMD's Athlon X2 7550 is a mid-range dual-core desktop processor, based on a 'Kuma' core. The CPU clocks in at 2.5 GHz (200 MHz slower than the 7750) and supports only DDR-2 memory. The 65nm core relies on two L2 caches of 512 MB and a 2MB L3 cache. It features HyperTransport technology, though not the newest version. Cool'n'Quiet technology reduces heat and noise output, and Enhanced Virus Protection offers defence against some viruses. Other power-saving features like Independent Dynamic Core technology and Dual Dynamic Power Management aim to compensate for the CPU's 95W TDP.