AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition review

Can a high performance dual-core processor cut it in this modern multi-core world?

Our Score 3.5

Last reviewed: 2010-09-07September 7th 2010

Price at launch	£80.00
Product Type	Processor
Processor Core	Dual-core (2 Core)
Processor Manufacturer	AMD
Product Family	Phenom II X2
L3 Cache	6 MB
Clock Speed	3.10 GHz
Processor Socket	Socket AM3 PGA-941
Brand Name	AMD
Product Model	550
64-bit Processing	Yes
HyperTransport Speed	4000 MHz
Processor Technology	AMD64 Technology, CoolCore Technology, Cool'n'Quiet Technology, Virtualization Technology, HyperTransport Technology, AMD PowerNow! Technology
L1 Cache	256 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB
Manufacturer	Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Product Name	Phenom II X2 Dual-core 550 3.1GHz Processor
Package Type	Retail
Product Line	Phenom II X2
Manufacturer Part Number	HDX550WFGMBOX
Manufacturer Website Address	www.amd.com
Marketing Information	Live your life in HD. AMD Phenom II is for high definition entertainment, gaming, creativity, and beyond. With AMD Phenom II processors as the foundation, you'll enjoy a new level of responsiveness and visual intensity. AMD puts high definition computing within everyone's reach. Make a choice you can feel good about. AMD Phenom II processors were designed with energy efficiency in mind. Capitalizing on AMD's leadership in energy efficiency, they incorporate all of the latest technology that gives you performance when you need it and save power when you don't.
Packaged Quantity	1
Platform Supported	PC
Process Technology	45 nm