CPU Test: AMD Athlon II X6 1090T: Better Value for Six Cores?

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After Intel's attempt earlier in the year, it's now AMD's turn to unveil its first six-core processor to the general public.  But while the former's Core i7 980X was out of reach to many with its £800 price tag, AMD's first six-core processor promises to be much more affordable.  But is it a good investment? 

The Phenom II X6 1090T is the first AMD processor to be widely available that houses six cores. And if that wasn't enough of a leap forward in itself, the six cores are not the only new arrival to the range, because AMD has also added its Turbo Core technology.

You can find all of the detailed results in the Product Face-Off for CPUs, so you can compare our results and see just how the Phenom II X6 1090T stands up its rival the Intel Core i7 980X for instance.


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