Types Of CPU's
Although not every processor will be listed here the more recent and
most popular models are described briefly to help you decide on the best choice
for your upgrade or new purchase. When looking at the numbers in the tables
below don't be fooled by the speed of the CPU, higher numbers generally only
mean better performance within their category.
Latest Intel CPU's |
Latest AMD CPU's |
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Intel Processors
Intel Core 2 Extreme
Looking
for the best processor, have lots of money? This chip will impress you with its
performance but not its price. It has the same features as the cheaper Core 2
Duo but has a slightly higher clock speed.
| Name |
Speed (GHz) |
Socket |
Bus speed (MHz) |
Cache (MB) |
| X6800 |
2.93 |
775 |
1066 |
4 |
Intel Core 2 Duo
Pound for pound this is the most impressive processor Intel
has released in years. Not only does this CPU outpace all other desktop
processors but does so using up to 40% less power making it an ideal choice
for mobile computing. I currently am using an E6400 CPU in my dell laptop
and have been extremely impressed with the ability to play the most graphic
intensive games such as (The Elder Scrolls IV) flawlessly.
| Name |
Speed (GHz) |
Socket |
Bus speed (MHz) |
Cache (MB) |
| E6700 |
2.67 |
775 |
1066 |
4 |
| E6600 |
2.4 |
775 |
1066 |
4 |
| E6400 |
2.13 |
775 |
1066 |
2 |
| E6300 |
1.86 |
775 |
1066 |
2 |
Intel PD 9XX Dual Core
| Name |
Speed (GHz) |
Socket |
Bus speed (MHz) |
Cache (MB) |
| D 950 |
3.4 |
775 |
800 |
4 |
| D 940 |
3.2 |
775 |
800 |
4 |
| D 930 |
3.06 |
775 |
800 |
4 |
| D 920 |
2.8 |
775 |
800 |
4 |
Intel PD 8xx Dual Core
| Name |
Speed (GHz) |
Socket |
Bus speed (MHz) |
Cache (MB) |
| D 840 |
3.2 |
775 |
800 |
2 |
| D 820 |
2.8 |
775 |
800 |
2 |
| D 805 |
2.66 |
775 |
566 |
2 |
Intel P4 6xx 64 bit
| Name |
Speed (GHz) |
Socket |
Bus speed (MHz) |
Cache (MB) |
| 670 |
3.8 |
775 |
800 |
2 |
| 661 |
3.6 |
775 |
800 |
2 |
| 651 |
3.4 |
775 |
800 |
2 |
| 641 |
3.2 |
775 |
800 |
2 |
| 631 |
3.0 |
775 |
800 |
2 |
Intel P4 5xx
| Name |
Speed (GHz) |
Socket |
Bus speed (MHz) |
Cache (MB) |
| 570J |
3.8 |
775 |
800 |
1 |
| 541 |
3.2 |
775 |
800 |
1 |
| 531 |
3.0 |
775 |
800 |
1 |
| 524 |
3.06 |
775 |
533 |
1 |
| 517 |
2.93 |
775 |
566 |
1 |
| 511 |
2.8 |
775 |
533 |
1 |
| 506 |
2.66 |
775 |
533 |
1 |
Intel P4 3xx
| Name |
Speed (GHz) |
Socket |
Bus speed (MHz) |
Cache (KB) |
| 355 |
3.33 |
775 |
533 |
256 |
| 351 |
3.2 |
775 |
533 |
256 |
| 331 |
2.66 |
775 |
533 |
256 |
| 326 |
2.53 |
775 |
533 |
256 |
AMD Athlon Processors
AMD Athlon FX AM2
| Name |
Speed (GHz) |
Socket |
Bus speed (MHz) |
Cache (MB) |
| FX-62 |
2.8 |
AM2 |
2000 |
2 |
AMD Athlon FX 939
| Name |
Speed (GHz) |
Socket |
Bus speed (MHz) |
Cache (MB) |
| FX-60 |
2.6 |
939 |
2000 |
2 |
AMD Athlon 64 X2 AM2
| Name |
Speed (GHz) |
Socket |
Bus speed (MHz) |
Cache (MB) |
| 5200+ |
2.6 |
AM2 |
2000 |
2 |
| 5000+ |
2.6 |
AM2 |
2000 |
1 |
| 4800+ |
2.4 |
AM2 |
2000 |
2 |
| 4600+ |
2.4 |
AM2 |
2000 |
1 |
| 4200+ |
2.2 |
AM2 |
2000 |
1 |
AMD Athlon 64 X2 939
| Name |
Speed (GHz) |
Socket |
Bus speed (MHz) |
Cache (MB) |
| 4800+ |
2.4 |
939 |
2000 |
2 |
| 4600+ |
2.4 |
939 |
2000 |
1 |
| 4400+ |
2.2 |
939 |
2000 |
2 |
| 4200+ |
2.2 |
939 |
2000 |
1 |
AMD Athlon 64 AM2
| Name |
Speed (GHz) |
Socket |
Bus speed (MHz) |
Cache (KB) |
| 3800+ |
2.4 |
AM2 |
2000 |
512 |
| 3500+ |
2.2 |
AM2 |
2000 |
512 |
| 3200+ |
2.0 |
AM2 |
2000 |
512 |
AMD Athlon 64 939
| Name |
Speed (GHz) |
Socket |
Bus speed (MHz) |
Cache (KB) |
| 3800+ |
2.4 |
939 |
2000 |
512 |
| 3200+ |
2.0 |
939 |
2000 |
512 |
AMD Athlon 64 Sempron AM2
| Name |
Speed (GHz) |
Socket |
Bus speed (MHz) |
Cache (KB) |
| 3600+ |
2.0 |
AM2 |
1600 |
256 |
| 3500+ |
2.0 |
AM2 |
1600 |
256 |
| 3400+ |
1.8 |
AM2 |
1600 |
256 |
| 3200+ |
1.8 |
AM2 |
1600 |
128 |
| 2800+ |
1.6 |
AM2 |
800 |
128 |