AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ vs AMD Phenom X4 9950 BE (125W)
Physical Specifications
| Socket | AMD Socket AM2 | AMD Socket AM2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Process size | 90 nm | 65 nm |
| Transistors | 227 million | 450 million |
| Die size | 220 mm² | 285 mm² |
| Package | µPGA | µPGA |
Performance
| Frequency | 3 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo clock | — | — |
| Base clock | 200 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Multiplier | 15.0x | 13.0x |
| Multiplier unlocked | No | Yes |
| Voltage | 1.35 V | 1.3 V |
| TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
Architecture Details
| Vertical Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Production status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Release date | Feb 20th, 2007 | Oct 1st, 2008 |
| Codename | Windsor | Agena |
| Generation | Athlon 64 X2 | Phenom X4 |
| Part | ADX6000IAA6CZ | HD995ZXAJ4BGH |
| Memory support | unknown Dual-channel | unknown Dual-channel |
| ECC memory | No | No |
| PCI Express | Gen 2 | Gen 2 |
Cores
| Total Cores | 2 | 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Threads | 2 | 4 |
| SMP # CPUs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated graphics | — | — |
Cache
| Cache L1 | 256K | 128K (per core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cache L2 | 1MB | 512K (per core) |
| Cache L3 | — | 2MB (shared) |
Notes
| Notes | Later there was a revision with a 89W TDP and 1.3V | This processor comes with an unlocked base clock multiplier, allowing users to set the multiplier value higher than shipped value, to facilitate better overclocking. It is branded under the Black Edition label. |
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Features & Technologies
| 3DNow! | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| AMD-V | Yes | Yes |
| AMD64 | Yes | Yes |
| CnQ | — | Yes |
| HT3.0 | — | Yes |
| MMX | Yes | Yes |
| NX bit | — | Yes |
| SSE | Yes | Yes |
| SSE2 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE3 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE4A | — | Yes |
