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AMD Phenom II X4 980
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| Socket | AM3 | ||
| Number of cores | 4 | ||
| Clock rate | 3.7 GHz | ||
| Cache | 2 MB | ||
| Thermal Design Power | 125 W | ||
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| Technology | 45 nm |
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Régis Jehl
Translator: Catherine Barraclough
Test date: July 13, 2011
Translator: Catherine Barraclough
Test date: July 13, 2011
The Phenom II X4 980 is the highest-spec four-core CPU in AMD's Phenom II series. Like other processors in the range, this model has 2 MB of cache, but its monster clock speed of 3.7 GHz means this CPU boasts the same performance levels as Intel's Core i5 750 (four cores, 2.66 GHz with 3.2 GHz turbo mode).
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For more in-depth information about the Phenom II X4 900 four-core processor series, please see our detailed review of the AMD Phenom II X4 965. Plus, with our performance index tables, you can compare of all the CPUs we've tested to date at a glance.
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AMD Phenom II X4 980
Pluses
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Performs well with demanding applications
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Good gaming performance
Minuses
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Uses a lot of power
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No turbo mode
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No function like Intel's Hyper-Threading for improved resource distribution
The AMD Phenom II X4 980 is a mid-range CPU that does its job well. It's particularly good for gaming.
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