Testseek.com have collected 85 expert reviews of the AMD Phenom 2 X4 980 Black Edition 3.7GHz Socket AM3 and the average rating is 72%. Scroll down and see all reviews for AMD Phenom 2 X4 980 Black Edition 3.7GHz Socket AM3.
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The editors liked
Excellent Performance
Unlocked Multiplier for Easy Maximum Overclocking
AM2 and AM3 compatibility
Full L2 and L3 Cache
Low Temps Even When Overclocked/Overvolted
Decent performance
Good price
Multiplier unlocked
Unlocked multiplier
Good Performance
Fastest AMD quad-core To Date
Priced Under $200
Easy Upgrade For AM2+/AM3 Owners
Good overclocking potential
Good performance
Good upgrade path for current AMD owners
3.7GHz QuadCore Processor
AM3/AM2 compatibility
Virtualization Support
Good upgrade potential for AM2 systems
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)
The editors didn't like
None
Gold
Limited overclocking with our sample
Bulldozer just around the corner...
Can't Compete With Sandy Bridge
The Last Of A Dying Breed
Performance lags behind the competitor in heavy threaded applications
Not cost effective after Sandy Bridge Release
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
Finals Words and conclusion For the conclusion we'll start off where we left at the introduction, will the Phenom II X4 still pack enough punch to compete with Intel's Sandy Bridge processors? The short answer is no. Sandy bridge (after the 2500 series) i...
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Published: 2011-05-02, Author: Scott , review by: Techreport.com
I'm trying to think of an appropriate prospective buyer for the Phenom II X4 980, but I can't really come up with one. If you are the owner of an existing Socket AM3 system looking for an upgrade in this price range, you really should go for the Phenom I...
Topend AMD Quad Core available, Overclocked to over 4.3GHz on air, Very competitive pricing, Good pricetoperformance ratio, Works in both AM3 and AM2 motherboards, Compatible with both DDR2 and DDR3 memory....
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AMD's Phenom II processors represent solid technology that has stood the test of time, mainly through inveterate price cutting. Now clocked in at 3.7GHz for a quad-core part, the 980 Black Edition represents the pinnacle of the Deneb line, first introd...
It is fair to say that AMDs latest Phenom 2 X4 CPU presents us with no real surprises. It follows their trend of releasing new models at an existing price point and so offers consumers higher performance than the older 975 Black Edition for the same p...
