AMD Phenom II X3 720 Black Edition review

Are you brave enough to take a chance on this tempting triple-core chip?

Our Score 3

Last reviewed: 2010-09-08September 8th 2010

Price at launch	£140.00
Product Type	Processor
Processor Core	Triple-core (3 Core)
Processor Manufacturer	AMD
Product Family	Phenom II X3
L3 Cache	6 MB
Clock Speed	2.80 GHz
Processor Socket	Socket AM3 PGA-941
Brand Name	AMD
Product Model	720
Green Compliant	Yes
Green Compliance Certificate/Authority	RoHS
64-bit Processing	Yes
HyperTransport Speed	4000 MHz
Processor Technology	AMD64 Technology, CoolCore Technology, Virtualization Technology, Cool'n'Quiet Technology, HyperTransport Technology
L1 Cache	384 KB
L2 Cache	1.50 MB
Manufacturer	Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Product Name	Phenom II X3 Tri-core 720 2.8GHz Processor
Product Line	Phenom II X3
Manufacturer Part Number	HDZ720WFGIBOX
Manufacturer Website Address	www.amd.com
Marketing Information	Phenom II X3 is for high definition entertainment, gaming, creativity, and beyond. With Phenom II X3 processors as the foundation, you'll enjoy a new level of responsiveness and visual intensity.
Packaged Quantity	1
Platform Supported	PC
Process Technology	45 nm
Package Contents	Phenom II X3 Tri-core 720 2.8GHz Processor Heatsink/fan with thermal interface Installation Manual AMD processor case sticker Certificate of authenticity
Standard Warranty	3 Year Limited