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Introduced in April 2009 alongside the Phenom II X4 945, the Phenom II X4 955 is a high end quad-core CPU from AMD. Manufactured on AMDs fairly recent 45nm fabrication process, the X4 955 runs at a speed of 3.2GHz, and features an unlocked CPU multiplier which allows for enthusiasts to more easily overclock. Perfect in this respect for computer enthusiasts and gamers, the chip performs admirably - matching the Intel Q9550 while being priced for slightly less. Available immediately, the X4 955 BE costs $245.
MSRP $245.00
Release date April, 2009
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Features
- Speed: 4 x 3.2GHz
- Cache: 4 x 512kb L2, 6mb L3
- Architecture: K10 derivative, "Deneb", 45nm
- Socket: AM2+ , AM3
- TDP: 125w
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AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE
• AMD Phenom II X4 955 HDZ955FBGIBOX 3.2 GHz/6 MB L3/125W Processor
• Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Quad Core Processor
UPC: 730143267076
EAN: 730143267076
MPN: HDZ955FBGIBOX
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AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE is ranked 3rd among it's competitors.
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MSRP $530.00
Released March, 2008
Pros
- one of the most powerful CPUs, even today with i7
- 95W TDP is good compared to AMD quadcores and i7
- built on the latest 45nm fabrication process - lower power draw, higher clock speeds, less waste heat produced
- available in a 65W low power version
Cons
- 95W TDP is still rather hot
- expensive
AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
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MSRP $299.99
Released November, 2008
Pros
- Offers Triple Channel DDR3 Support (Not available on Phenom II, C2 Quad or upcoming Core i5)
- relatively low price for the level of performance offered
- Highly overclockable (50% comparatively easily achievable)
Cons
- requires motherboard upgrade
- Requires DDR3
- fairly expensive
AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE
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Intel Core i7-920
MSRP $316.00
Released March, 2008
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 is one of Intel's new generation of quad core processors that is energy efficient and powerful. The Q9450 codenamed "Yorkfield", features two 6 MB of L2 cache which gives a total of 12 MB of L2 cache, a core clock speed of 2.66 GHz, and a front side bus of 1333MHz. The CPU is manufactured on a 45nm...
AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450
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April 23, 2009
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Pros
- unlocked multiplier allows for easy overclocking - can hit 3.7GHz or more
- affordable
- high performance - great for gamers or PC enthusiasts
- compatible with either older AM2+ or newer AM3 motherboards
- can be used with older DDR2 or newer DDR3 memory (depending on socket/motherboard)
Cons
- 125w TDP - very hot and power hungry (especially compared to the Q9550's 95w TDP)
- still not competitive with core i7
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May 13, 2009
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Pros
- unlocked multiplier allows for easy overclocking - can hit 3.7GHz or more
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April 26, 2009
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