Processors


At this moment, Intel's more widespread processors are the low-cost, low-power Celeron, Atom, Core 2 Duo and Pentium Dual Core, which are found mainly in laptops and netbooks, the more powerful Core i3, Core i5 or Core i7 series, which offer between 2 and 6 processing cores and are used in Desktops and high-end laptops, and the Xeon series, which is geared towards servers. AMD's recent offerings include the Athlon X2, Athlon II, Turion II and Phenom II families for end users and home computing and the Opteron series, with models with up to 12 cores, for servers and workstations.

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1
 Intel Core i5-540M
Listed since 01/2010
Processor Type: Core i5; Processor clock speed: 2530MHz; Processor Cores: Dual-Core
"... Quad-core performance from a dual-core architecture and power profile is quite a target. But Intel has  …
2 Reviews
 
 
2
 Intel Core i7-920 DO
Listed since 12/2009
Processor Type: Core i7; Processor clock speed: 2660MHz; Socket 1366; Platform: PC; Processor Cores: Quad-Core
"Plus: We can't quite believe how quick it is; New D0 stepping is simply stunning; Overclocks as well  …
1 Review
 
 
3
 AMD Athlon II X4 Serie
Listed since 10/2009
Processor Type: Athlon 64 X4; Processor clock speed: 2600MHz; Socket AM3; Platform: PC
"... Compared with the equivalently clocked Phenom II X4 810, the X4 620 was a huge 17 points slower. This  …
7 Reviews
 
 
4
 AMD Athlon II X4 620
Listed since 09/2009
AMD Athlon II X4 620
Processor Type: Athlon 64 X4; Processor clock speed: 2600MHz; Socket AM3; Platform: PC; Processor Cores: Quad-Core
7 Reviews
 
 
5
 AMD Phenom II X2 555
Listed since 02/2010
Processor Type: AMD Phenom II X2; Processor clock speed: 3200MHz; Socket AM3; Platform: PC
"... let's not forget the Phenom II X2 555, a processor with better gaming and application performance  …
2 Reviews
 
 
6
 Intel Nehalem-EX (Xeon 6500 / Xeon 7500 series)
Listed since 05/2010
Processor Type: Xeon; Platform: PC
"... The launch of the 6500 and 7500 Xeon series is important on a number of fronts. It now gives Intel the  …
1 Review
 
 
7
 Intel Core i7-920
Listed since 09/2008
Processor Type: Core i7; Processor clock speed: 2660MHz; Socket 1366; Platform: PC; Processor Cores: Quad-Core
"While the Core i5 performs closely, there are a few applications and games that can take advantage of the Core i7 900-series'  …
3 Reviews, 5 Opinions
 
 
8
 AMD Phenom II X4 940 Black Edition
Listed since 12/2008
Processor Type: AMD Phenom X4; Processor clock speed: 3000MHz; Socket AM2+; Platform: PC
"... This chip's awesome drop-in upgrade potential makes it a winner. If you currently run a budget AMD  …
1 Review, 5 Opinions
 
 
9
Listed since 03/2010
Processor Type: Core i7; Processor clock speed: 2660MHz; Processor Cores: Dual-Core
"... this new dual-core mobile CPU is so good, we're struggling to see the need for quad-core laptops at all. It'  …
1 Review
 
 
10
 Intel Core i5-750
Listed since 09/2009
Processor Type: Core i5; Processor clock speed: 2660MHz; Socket 1156; Platform: PC; Processor Cores: Quad-Core
"... The i5 chips use a new design related to the i7 processors used in high-performance computers. As such the i5  …
6 Reviews, 5 Opinions
 
 
 
 
11
 Intel Core i7-930
Listed since 03/2010
Processor Type: Intel Core i7; Processor clock speed: 2800MHz; Socket 1366; Processor Cores: Quad-Core
"For: Higher stock clocks; Higher multiplier aids OC. Against: Pricier than the 920; Not a huge performance jump."
2 Reviews
 
 
12
 Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
Listed since 06/2009
Processor Type: Core 2 Quad; Processor clock speed: 2666MHz; Socket 775; Platform: PC
"Plus: Quad-core architecture still delivers; 1GHz+ of glorious overclocking headroom; Awesome value for money. Minus: LGA 775 socket dies soon."
1 Review
 
 
13
 Phenom II X2 Dual Core (550) 3.1GHz 512KB (L2 Cache) Socket AM3
Listed since 06/2009
Processor Type: AMD Phenom; Processor clock speed: 3100MHz; Socket AM3; Platform: PC
"Although the dual-core Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition might be a bit slower than the comparably-priced Phenom  …
5 Reviews
 
 
14
 Intel Xeon X5650
Listed since 04/2010
Processor Type: Xeon; Processor clock speed: 2660MHz; Socket 1366
"... the Xeon 5650 system has 12 physical cores and 12 logical Hyper-Threaded cores clocked at 2.66GHz with triple  …
1 Review
 
 
15
 Intel Xeon W5580 (Nehalem EP)
Listed since 05/2010
Processor Type: Xeon; Processor clock speed: 3200MHz; Socket 1366; Platform: PC; Processor Cores: Quad-Core
"The words impressive, awesome, market-leading and best in class are all too often used by IT journalists  …
1 Review
 
 
16
 Core i7-980 Extreme Edition
Listed since 03/2010
Processor Type: Core i7; Processor clock speed: 3330MHz; Socket 1366
"The Intel Core i7 980X is simply the fastest processor available to consumers. It is the unchallenged performance  …
5 Reviews
 
 
17
Listed since 03/2010
Processor Type: Xeon; Processor clock speed: 3330MHz; Socket 1366
"... In a bid to reduce power consumption, Intel Xeon X5600 series CPUs can in essence gate off unused cores  …
1 Review
 
 
18
 Intel Core i7-860
Listed since 09/2009
Processor Type: Core i7; Processor clock speed: 2800MHz; Socket 1156; Platform: PC; Processor Cores: Quad-Core
PC Format found the Intel Core i7 860 was virtually as good as the £400 Extreme Edition, offering an awesome multi  …
3 Reviews, 1 Opinion
 
 
19
 Intel Core i5-655K
Listed since 06/2010
Processor Type: Core i5; Processor clock speed: 1600MHz; Socket 1156; Platform: PC; Processor Cores: Dual-Core
"... we're finding it difficult to see why Intel released the i5-655K, as it seems to have better options already in its portfolio. We'  …
2 Reviews
 
 
20
 Intel Core i7-875K
Listed since 06/2010
Processor Type: Core i7; Processor clock speed: 1000MHz; Socket 1156; Platform: PC; Processor Cores: Quad-Core
"We're uncertain as to why Intel has released the Core i5-655K and Core i7-875K. Its chips are already  …
2 Reviews
 
 
 
 

Reviews

"Intel Core i7-875K Review"
1 Processor (approx. £300)
Bit Tech
Published on 7/2010
On test: Intel Core i7-875K
"Last week we reviewed the Intel Core i5-655K, which was one of two multiplier-unlocked CPUs recently released by Intel. Today we're focusing on its bigger brother - the LGA1156 Intel Core i7-875K." Review details: Single test. One CPU was reviewed and rated on performance and value   → Test results
"Intel Core i5-655K Review"
1 Processor (approx. £190)
Bit Tech
Published on 7/2010
On test: Intel Core i5-655K
"Back in the good old days of slots rather than sockets, CPUs were unfettered and there was no such thing as a locked multiplier. However, since the first Athlon, both Intel and AMD have tended to limit CPU multipliers, using a fully unlocked multiplier as a premium feature of top-end, extremely pricey processors." Review details: Single Test. One CPU was reviewed and rated on performance and value.   → Test results
"Six-Core Analysis: AMD's Phenom II X6 Gets Scaled Down"
1 Processor
Tom's Hardware
Published on 6/2010
On test: AMD Phenom II X6 Series
"What's the real benefit of six cores versus five, four, three, two, or one? This article looks at the performance, power, and efficiency of AMD's Thuban-based six-core Phenom II X6 1090T processor running with several different core configurations." Review details: Single Test.   → Test results
"Intel Pentium G6950 CPU Review"
1 Processor (approx. £90)
Bit Tech
Published on 6/2010
On test: Intel Pentium G6950
"When Intel introduced its Conroe architecture, it seemed to ditch the Pentium name in favour of the Core brand. After all, the 'penta' part of the name referred to the Pentium being Intel's fifth range of x86 processor, and calling the Conroe architecture 'Pentium 5' would have created some kind of silicon-powered rent in space-time. A bit like being the seventh son of a seventh son." Review details: Single Test. One CPU was reviewed and rated on performance and value.   → Test results
"AMD Phenom II X6 1055T review"
1 Processor (approx. £160)
PC Advisor
Published on 6/2010
On test: AMD Phenom II X6 1055T
"AMD's Phenom II X6 1055T is one of the best value for money propositions on the market. It's a true six-core CPU that can be found for around £160 from online stores and we heartily recommend it if you want to build yourself a fast PC without spending an exorbitant amount of money." Review details: Single Test.   → Test results

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