Tagged: processor

Intel’s Core i3-530 – The Budget Powerhouse?

Intel’s Core i3-530 – The Budget Powerhouse?

Link: http://techgage.com/article/intels_core_i3-530_-_the_budget_powerhouse/ Quote: When Intel launched its Westmere-based line-up this past January, one of the more interesting models released was the Core i3-530. The big reason was its budget $120 price tag. But if...

Another perspective on CPU value

Another perspective on CPU value

In our grand Athlon II vs. Core i3 showdown article last week, we included performance-per-dollar graphs based on whole system prices. Those system prices were themselves derived from the rough cost of a middle-of-the-road...

AMD Athlon II X4 635 & Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition

AMD Athlon II X4 635 & Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition

Link: http://techgage.com/article/amd_athlon_ii_x4_635_phenom_ii_x2_555_black_edition/ Quote: AMD last month launched five processor models, three Athlon II’s and two Phenom II’s, and we’re taking a look at one of each. The Phenom II is a 3.20GHz dual-core, and...

Core i3 takes on Athlon II

Core i3 takes on Athlon II

What happens when you test the Core i3-530 against the Athlon II X4 in a broad suite of benchmarks, while considering power efficiency, overclocking headroom, value, and historical perspective? Repetitive strain injury, if you’re...

Intel Core i5-661 Clarksdale Processor Review

Intel Core i5-661 Clarksdale Processor Review

DESCRIPTION: Intel continues filling out its processor lineup with the introduction of the 2010 Intel Core Processor Family, comprising new versions of Core i3, Core i5, and Core i7 processors. The new Core i3...