INFO: What AMD Athlon CPU's are there and what are the differences between them

jmke · 24th August 2004, 10:06

* AMD A64 socket 939 FX
__ ~€800 euro
__ dual channel memory controller onboard
__ 1mb l2 cache
__ 32 - 64bit hybrid processor (²)

* AMD A64 socket 939
__ ~€400
__ dual channel memory controller onboard
__ 512kb l2 cache
__ 32 - 64bit hybrid processor (²)

* AMD A64 socket 754
__ ~€150
__ single channel memory controller onboard
__ 512kb l2 (except for a few models which come with 1mb cache but lower Mhz speed
__ 32 - 64bit hybrid processor (²)

* AMD A64 socket 754 Sempron (3100+)
__ ~€140
__ single channel memory controller onboard
__ 256kb l2 cache
__ 32bit processor (64bit extensions disabled)

* AMD Barton socket A
__ ~€75 euro
__ 512kb l2 cache
__ 32bit processor

* AMD Sempron socket A (2200-2800+)
__ ~€45
__ 256kb l2 cache
__ 32bit processor
__ same as old Athlon XP but and FSB of 166Mhz instead of 133Mhz.

(²) Able to run 32-bit applications and games as well as 64-bit programs (Linux 64bit, Windows XP 64bit beta). Although the average user will experience no benefit from the 64bit abilities, it seems the A64 is very fast for 32bit tasks as well!

The best choice at this moment price/performance is the A64 3000+ (€175) in combination with a Socket 754 motherboard (equipped with nForce3 250gb or VIA KT880 Pro chipset)

If you want to have more then 1.5gb ram, or you are planning a CPU upgrade within the year the smarter choice now is an A64 3500+ with a Socket 939 motherboard.

Only consider the Socket A Barton/Sempron if you are on a tight budget or you don't use your PC for more then occasional surfing/music/movie/gaming.

Intel, at this point in time, is no option for any self respecting PC Enthusiast.

© RichBastard

24th August 2004, 11:04

Quote:

Originally posted by jmke
Only consider the Socket A Barton/Sempron if you are on a tight budget or you don't your PC for more then occasional surfing/music/movie/gaming.
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Nice

and usefull (if you don't know the differences)

24th August 2004, 12:54

Nice overview of the AMD line.

Although I'm definilty no intel fan. There are reasons that no A-brand is using them. And those reasons do have a place in the enthusiast market.
Bashing them this way is just dumb.

jmke · 24th August 2004, 13:05

Nobody is "bashing" anyone afaik.

24th August 2004, 13:57

Well, why don't you make one for Intel ?

jmke · 24th August 2004, 14:03

look at the last line in my post please...

Sidney · 24th August 2004, 15:54

Intel Northwood from 2.4C to 3C with high OCing ability; already high memory bandwidth and current cut pricing will hold ground.

jmke · 24th August 2004, 16:51

we are talking about none OC of course, because if you take OC into account then a Mobile Barton running at 2500-2600Mhz kicks the hell out of that P4 "C" system at a fraction of the cost.

Sidney · 24th August 2004, 16:57

I love my XP2600+M.

24th August 2004, 19:03

right saying that intel is no option is't the least bit disrespectfull.

I know many people that think AMD is bad because hardly any A-brand is using them. That's wrong and short sighted.

Saying intel is bad, knowing that every A-brand is using them is foolish.

24th August 2004, 10:06	#1
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,022	INFO: What AMD Athlon CPU's are there and what is the difference between them * AMD A64 socket 939 FX __ ~€800 euro __ dual channel memory controller onboard __ 1mb l2 cache __ 32 - 64bit hybrid processor (²) * AMD A64 socket 939 __ ~€400 __ dual channel memory controller onboard __ 512kb l2 cache __ 32 - 64bit hybrid processor (²) * AMD A64 socket 754 __ ~€150 __ single channel memory controller onboard __ 512kb l2 (except for a few models which come with 1mb cache but lower Mhz speed __ 32 - 64bit hybrid processor (²) * AMD A64 socket 754 Sempron (3100+) __ ~€140 __ single channel memory controller onboard __ 256kb l2 cache __ 32bit processor (64bit extensions disabled) * AMD Barton socket A __ ~€75 euro __ 512kb l2 cache __ 32bit processor * AMD Sempron socket A (2200-2800+) __ ~€45 __ 256kb l2 cache __ 32bit processor __ same as old Athlon XP but and FSB of 166Mhz instead of 133Mhz. (²) Able to run 32-bit applications and games as well as 64-bit programs (Linux 64bit, Windows XP 64bit beta). Although the average user will experience no benefit from the 64bit abilities, it seems the A64 is very fast for 32bit tasks as well! The best choice at this moment price/performance is the A64 3000+ (€175) in combination with a Socket 754 motherboard (equipped with nForce3 250gb or VIA KT880 Pro chipset) If you want to have more then 1.5gb ram, or you are planning a CPU upgrade within the year the smarter choice now is an A64 3500+ with a Socket 939 motherboard. Only consider the Socket A Barton/Sempron if you are on a tight budget or you don't use your PC for more then occasional surfing/music/movie/gaming. Intel, at this point in time, is no option for any self respecting PC Enthusiast. © RichBastard __________________

24th August 2004, 13:05	#4
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,022	Nobody is "bashing" anyone afaik. __________________

24th August 2004, 14:03	#6
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,022	look at the last line in my post please... __________________

24th August 2004, 15:54	#7
Sidney Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,738	Intel Northwood from 2.4C to 3C with high OCing ability; already high memory bandwidth and current cut pricing will hold ground. __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

24th August 2004, 16:51	#8
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,022	we are talking about none OC of course, because if you take OC into account then a Mobile Barton running at 2500-2600Mhz kicks the hell out of that P4 "C" system at a fraction of the cost. __________________

24th August 2004, 12:54	#3
FreeStyler Posts: n/a	Nice overview of the AMD line. Although I'm definilty no intel fan. There are reasons that no A-brand is using them. And those reasons do have a place in the enthusiast market. Bashing them this way is just dumb.

24th August 2004, 13:57	#5
wutske Posts: n/a	Well, why don't you make one for Intel ?

24th August 2004, 16:57	#9
Sidney Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,738	I love my XP2600+M. __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

24th August 2004, 19:03	#10
FreeStyler Posts: n/a	right saying that intel is no option is't the least bit disrespectfull. I know many people that think AMD is bad because hardly any A-brand is using them. That's wrong and short sighted. Saying intel is bad, knowing that every A-brand is using them is foolish.