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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.

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AMD Phenom X4 9600 Black Edition
MSRP $235.00
Release date July, 2008
Brand AMD
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Pros:
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125W version available
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fastest AMD CPU available
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is fast enough for the majority of non-professionals
+1agreedisagree

priced relatively competitively
+1agreedisagree

Black Edition (unlocked clock speed)
+1agreedisagree

Cons:
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extremely high TDP means this chip puts off a lot of heat and uses a lot of power
+1agreedisagree

requires a compatible board that can provide enough juice (not just AM2 socket)
+1agreedisagree

only approaches the Q6600 in terms of performance (a 90W chip)
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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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Yale

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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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  • Black Edition (unlocked clock speed)

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