4 Core
Despite the hype, the fact is PC games still don't scale all that well across multiple processor cores.On
the one hand, that's a disappointing state of affairs given the
massively multi-core hoopla the likes of Intel have been pedalling for
the last five years or so.
On the other, it also presents an opportunity for fanatical gamers to save a few quid.
After all, if it's just games that gets you going, we'd argue there's only so many cores you actually need.
Consider, therefore, the AMD FX 4100.
FX 4100 is based on AMD's latest 32nm Bulldozer architecture.
It has two modules and therefore a grand total of four pseudo cores. It
runs at 3.6GHz nominally, sports a 3.8GHz Turbo frequency and packs 12MB
of L2 and L3 cache memory, combined.
And it's happiest in an AM3+ socket paired with DDR3 memory up to 1,866MHz.
But here's the real kicker. It's yours for just £100.
For
- Cutting edge AMD architecture on the cheap
- You might be able to unlock the extra modules
Against
- Weak per-core performance
- Not a great gaming chip
- Product Type
- Processor
- Processor Core
- Quad-core (4 Core)
Processor Manufacturer- AMD
- Product Family
- FX
- Clock Speed
- 3.60 GHz
- Processor Socket
- Socket AM3+
- Brand Name
- AMD
- Product Model
- FX-4100
- Green Compliant
- Yes
- Green Compliance Certificate/Authority
- RoHS
- 64-bit Processing
- Yes
- HyperTransport Speed
- 2000 MHz
- Processor Technology
- HyperTransport Technology
- L2 Cache
- 4 MB
- Product Series
- FX
- Manufacturer
- Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
- Product Name
- FX Processor
- Package Type
- Retail
- Manufacturer Part Number
- FD4100WMGUSBX
- Manufacturer Website Address
- www.amd.com
- Marketing Information
- Blow away the competition with the unrestrained power of an AMD FX Processor. Unlocked out of the box and competitively-priced, AMD FX Processor give you more bang for your buck with aggressive performance and lightning-fast responsiveness.
- Platform Supported
- PC
- Process Technology
- 32 nm
- Package Contents
- FX Processor
- AMD-qualified Heat sink and Fan with Thermal Interface
- Installation Manual
- Case Sticker
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Standard Warranty
- 3 Year Limited
