for some reason FX series CPU is more expensive than X2 series CPU, but some X2 is faster than FX why? and the up coming Phenom FX, X2 and X4 CPU which one will be faster? the quad core(X4) or the FX?
2007-06-07 22:01:08 · 7 answers · asked by Keymaster 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
I'm talking about AMD new Phenom CPU, i'm wondering if FX will be better than X2 and X4, looks like it is better but much more expensive. all i'm worried is which CPU should i get later this year, i'm more towards AMD and not Intel.
Thnx
2007-06-08 00:44:01 · update #1
Okay here is the deal currently, subject to change of course since AMD is subject to change their mind on what they release. First of the Phenom FX and Phenom X4 are both quad cores, with the X2 being dual core. All of the quads, FX and X4 are due in the next few months, with the X2s coming later this year. The X4 will come in two speeds, 2.2Ghz and 2.4Ghz. The FX will also come in two, 2.6Ghz and 2.8Ghz. Here is where it gets tricky. You are aware of AMDs Quad FX platform I assume, where you currently run two dual core chips to get 4 cores. Well with the release of the new FXs, you can now run 2 quad cores to get a total of eight cores. This will be available for both the 2.6 and 2.8 versions of the FX chip. There will also be a seperate 2.6 version for the single socket AM2+. So if you plan on staying with the single socket setup, you will have a choice between the FX at 2.6Ghz and the X4s at 2.4 and 2.2Ghz. So to answer your ultimate question, the FX will be a little faster than the X4.
2007-06-08 05:32:45 · answer #1 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a lot of human beings say that the superb twin-center gaming processor obtainable is the AMD Athlon sixty 4 X2 6000+ (that's the quickest X2 obtainable there's no 6550 except possibly there's a Intel center 2 Duo E6550). For single-threaded apps i could get the FX-sixty two, for gaming and multi-threaded apps i could get the X2 5600+. yet whichever one you %, they the two are surprising. FYI - AMD processors very own Intel in gaming!
2016-11-07 22:41:22 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FX is the Extreme (or high-end) version of AMD processors. The FX series usually has the highest speed mated with the largest memory cache.
2007-06-07 22:13:58 · answer #3 · answered by McFly 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
IF you're really into supreme overclocking FX CPU is a choics but if you intended to do normal gaming etc. etc. Get an Intel Core 2 CPU a dual core will handle most of your games, the GPU is the most important function for the graphics detail.
What's the point of getting overpriced CPU when you don't need it?
2007-06-07 23:31:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
FX is a bit faster and has unlocked multipliers.
But personally, I think it is more marketing hype and is faster at emptying your wallet. Look, it is supposed to be best for gaming. But best gaming and video performance now is better determined by the GPU architecture as well as v-ram speed. It is best to put your hard earned bucks on a 8800GTX or Ultra rather than on overpriced/overhyped processor.
2007-06-07 22:46:32 · answer #5 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes supposedly .. u can generally get some good memory and a decent board and oc an x2 to put out like an fx for half the price tho ...
2007-06-07 22:04:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quad core X4 better, because it's multitasking ability.
2007-06-07 22:04:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋