The AMD Phenom II X4 955 comes out with all guns blazing, with four 3.2GHz cores that have dedicated L1 and L2 caches for each , and 6MB of shared L3 cache to handle really heavy loads or large data sets. Memory transfers get faster than ever. HyperTransport Generation 3.0 mode allows up to 16.0GB/s of bandwidth. Up to 17.1GB/s memory bandwidth for DDR2 and up to 21GB/s memory bandwidth for DDR3 memory controller delivers an amazing total of 37GB/s of processor-to-system bandwidth. This unprecedented bandwidth is needed to feed the data hungry AMD64 with Direct Connect Architecture cores.
A formidable CPU for AMD gamers and enthusiasts
Introducing the next leap in quad core processing. Get a major boost in PC power for fast multitasking at work or at play with the Intel® Core™ i5 processor for desktops. With intelligent performance that accelerates in response to demanding tasks, such as playing games and editing photos, the new Intel® Core™ i5 processor moves faster when you do.
Fantastic value for your investment!
The entry level quad core processor of the Core-i7 architecture from Intel definitely lives up to it's potential. Featuring 4.8GT/s QPI and HyperThreading, it is destined to give you amazing computing power. Deceptively positioned as an entry level, this processor has tremendous overclocking potential and is recommended as an integral component of any hi-end gaming system. The price alone puts it in anyone's league.
