Phenom II X2 555 Vs. Pentium G6950: The Rematch
The last time we matched up Intel's Pentium G6950 against AMD's Phenom II X2 555, our overzealous overclocking efforts caused a processor ...
For those who missed the first article, let's have another look at the contenders
Phenom II X2 vs. Athlon II X2 - A Question of Cache - HardwareZone.com
The different cache hierarchies in AMD's Athlon II X2 and Phenom II X2 processors allow us to return to a question that has popped up from time to time: what effect does processor cache have when running applications? We paint you our findings in this...
AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition Review
While AMD's video cards go from strength to strength, the manufacturer's processor division has struggled recently. Ever since the Core 2 series debuted way back in 2006 the Green Team has been playing catchup, unable to match a resurgent Intel for...
The AMD Phenom II X2 555 is undoubtedly a faster chip than competing Intel processors in this price bracket, but what really sets it apart is the potential it offers to those willing to experiment. We were able to unlock the cores in our 555 to produce...
Phenom II X2 555 Vs. Pentium G6950: New Budget Dual-Core Titans
AMD is launching a broad spectrum of new CPUs today. And while most are simple speed bumps, today we're pitting its fastest dual-core model, the ...
We certainly slammed headfirst into a few surprises along the way (not all of them pleasant), and we didn't walk away innocent of a mistake or two. But before we dig into the dual-core battle, let's spend a little time looking at AMD's new processor...
AMD Phenom II X2 550 BE AM3 Processor
Pros: Excellent price/performance ratio ; AM3/AM2 compatibility ; DDR3 support ; 6MB L3 cache ; Efficient 45nm process
Cons: 80W TDP still higher than comparable Intel processors
AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition
Pros: Nearly as speedy in most programs as much costlier AMD CPUs; unlocked for easy overclocking; same architecture and features as quad- and triple-core Phenom II chips
Cons: Quad-core CPUs offer better performance for video editing and other multithreaded apps
