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AMD Phenom X4 9950 Black Edition
The Phenom X4 9950 Black Edition is the current top-of-the-line processor from AMD. Running at 2.6GHz stock speed the "Black Edition" moniker denotes its ability to be over clocked more easily by computer enthusiasts by utilizing the unlocked CPU multiplier. This additional speed comes at a price however: with a 140W TDP it is evident that AMD have been struggling to produce faster chips while keeping a hold on increased power consumption and heat production.
MSRP $235.00
Release date July, 2008
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Features
- Socket type: AM2+
- HT Speed: 4000MHz
- Core speed: 2.6GHz
- L2 Cache: 512KB x 4
- L3 Cache (shared): 2MB
- Fab process: 65nm
- TDP:140W
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AMD Phenom X4 9950 Black Edition
• AMD HD995ZFAGHBOX Phenom 9950 Black Edition Quadcore 2.6 GHz 512KB Core Socket AM2+ 140W Processor
• Phenom X4 9950 Quad-Core Processor
UPC: 730143265102
EAN: 730143265102
MPN: HD995ZFAGHBOX
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MSRP $224.00
Released January, 2007
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 is one of Intel's new generation of quad core processors that is energy efficient and powerful. The Q6600 codenamed "Kentsfield", features two 4 MB of L2 cache which gives a total of 8 MB of L2 cache, a core clock speed of 2.40 GHz, and a front side bus of 1066MHz. The CPU is manufactured on a 65nm...
AMD Phenom X4 9950 Black Edition
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
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December 1, 2008
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Pros
- 125W version available
- fastest AMD CPU available
- is fast enough for the majority of non-professionals
- priced relatively competitively
Cons
- extremely high TDP means this chip puts off a lot of heat and uses a lot of power
- requires a compatible board that can provide enough juice (not just AM2 socket)
- only approaches the Q6600 in terms of performance (a 90W chip)
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September 18, 2009
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Pros
- Black Edition (unlocked clock speed)
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