In terms of performance the new AM2 processor cores have not changed outside of its given product line up. This of course overlooks GHz scaling and L2 cache configurations as is normal with new processor launches. The new AMD Athlon 64 FX-62 and AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 5000+ processors are the new AMD flagship processors will we be showing you here today. The FX-62 clocks in at a healthy 2.8GHz while the 5000+ comes in close at 2.6GHz. They are both dual core processors. They are however not the only processors that will take advantage of AMD’s new socket AM2.
Below is a full list of new AM2 processors.
AMD Athlon 64 FX processor: FX-62
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core processors: 5000+, 4800+, 4600+, 4400+, 4200+, 4000+, and 3800+
AMD Athlon 64 processors: 3800+, 3500+
AMD Sempron processors: 3600+, 3500+, 3400+, 3200+, and 3000+
Core Power Reductions
While there is nothing new in terms of core performance, AMD has made some great strides when it comes to power consumption in their non-FX line of processors. This of course is good for everyone as we are seeing major wattage drops with AM2. This means cooler running processors not dumping so much heat into our cases which house other components. Also these are not small decreases in wattage as you can see below. Some of these wattage drops can be be described as incredible.
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