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Abstract: The CPU landscape is really complex. Both AMD and Intel offer tons of different models. But how would today’s processors perform if they didn't ......
AMD's last Phenom-branded CPU is a mixed blessing. In effect, it's the last of a generation ofCPUs that enables us to look forward to AMD's new offerings. However, it also reminds us that AMD is currently lagging far behind Intel, not only in the performa...
Decent performance, Good price, Multiplier unlocked
Limited overclocking with our sample
This CPU is here to replace the 975BE CPU that has dropped down a notch in price and performance. To cover this specific price range they have decided to release this CPU. For 150$ you get quite a bit of performance BUT it doesn’t overclock much, at l...
There isn't really anything ground breaking about the 980. It uses the same Deneb core as the earlier quads we've reviewed, and the performance is exactly what we expected. A bit higher than the previous 3,6 GHz flag ship Phenom X4 975. In the overclo...
Very high-clocked Quad Core, Lots of computing power in multithreaded applications, Works with older chipsets, AM2+ socket, and DDR2 memory (subject to BIOS update), Good overclocking potential
A bit on the expensive side, High power consumption under load compared to Intel's rivals, Unlocked multiplier adds little practical value, Not the best choice for hardcore gamers, High power consumption and heat output when overclocked
And yet again, AMD has served us a Deneb based Phenom II X4 processor, with just another 100 MHz speed bump over its predecessor. No new technology implementations like Turbo Core, no significant performance increases, in fact, Phenom II X4 980 Black E...
Good Performance, Fastest AMD quad-core To Date, Priced Under $200, Easy Upgrade For AM2+/AM3 Owners
Can't Compete With Sandy Bridge, The Last Of A Dying Breed
Current owners of a socket AM2+ or AM3-based systems looking for an easy upgrade that won't require a complete system tear-down can take solice in the fact that the Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition is AMD's fastest quad-core processor to date. Although its...
The Phenom II 980 is AMD's last gasp for Deneb. AMD has not let us down with this release but if you are looking for Sandybridge performance, you are looking in the wrong direction. If you are looking for top notch performance, perhaps you may want to ...
Good overclocking potential, Good performance, Good upgrade path for current AMD owners
Performance lags behind the competitor in heavy threaded applications
The speed bump on today’s launch of the Phenom II X4 980BE does not change anything for AMD. The processor is still not able compete against Intel Sandy Bridge processors like the Core i5 2500K priced at the same bracket. It will not convert any Intel...
The AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition is listed at being 100MHz faster than the AMD Phenom II X4 975 Black Edition from the factory, but with our latest BIOS and benchmark rig setup, we saw a minimum of 4.01GHz with the BIOS set to AUTO. We ran all t...
Now that Sandy Bridge is here, it continues to be tough to recommend the top-end Phenom II processors. For the approximately the same price as the Phenom II X4 980, one can get the Core i5-2500 or 2400. These offer better performance in nearly every a...
