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AMD Phenom 9550 2.2GHz review

HEAD TO HEAD: BEST MID-PRICE PERFORMERS

Our Score 4.5

Last reviewed: 2008-07-20July 20th 2008

Price at launch £120.00
Product Type Processor
Processor Core Quad-core (4 Core)
Processor Manufacturer AMD
Product Family Phenom X4
L3 Cache 2 MB
Clock Speed 2.20 GHz
Processor Socket Socket AM2 PGA-940
Brand Name AMD
Product Model 9550
Green Compliant Yes
Green Compliance Certificate/Authority RoHS
HyperTransport Speed 3600 MHz
L1 Cache 512 KB
L2 Cache 2 MB
Manufacturer Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Product Name Phenom Quad-core 9550 2.20GHz Processor
Product Line Phenom X4
Manufacturer Part Number HD9550WCGHBOX
Manufacturer Website Address www.amd.com
Marketing Information

Realize new possibilities for connecting with friends, family, and digital entertainment with the phenomenal performance of the AMD Phenom 9000 series quad-core processor. Built from the ground up for true quad-core performance, AMD Phenom processors speed through advanced multitasking, critical business productivity, advanced visual design and modeling, serious gaming, and visually stunning digital media and entertainment.

Packaged Quantity 1
Platform Supported PC
Process Technology 65 nm
Package Contents
  • Phenom Quad-core 9550 2.20GHz Processor
  • Heatsink/fan with thermal interface
  • Installation manual
  • AMD processor case sticker
  • Certificate of authenticity
  • Standard Warranty 3 Year Limited

    Product Summary

    Phenom 9550 2.2 GHz

    AMD Phenom 9550 2.2GHz

    Price at launch

    £120.00

    For

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    Added power of four cores

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    Good value

    Against

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