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AMD Phenom II X4 810 review

It can fit into an AM2+ socket and support for DDR3 memory, but can this CPU take the quad-core crown?

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2009-03-05March 5th 2009

Price at launch £130.00
Product Type Processor
Processor Core Quad-core (4 Core)
Processor Manufacturer AMD
Product Family Phenom II X4
L3 Cache 4 MB
Clock Speed 2.60 GHz
Processor Socket Socket AM3 PGA-941
Brand Name AMD
Product Model 810
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 512 KB
L2 Cache 2 MB
Manufacturer Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Product Name Phenom II X4 Quad-core 810 2.6GHz Processor
Product Line Phenom II X4
Manufacturer Part Number HDX810WFGIBOX
Manufacturer Website Address www.amd.com
Marketing Information

Unbeatable multi-core value with AMD Phenom II processors. They deliver The Ultimate Visual Experience for high definition entertainment, advanced multitasking performance, and power-saving innovations for smaller, cooler machines that are energy efficient.

Packaged Quantity 1
Platform Supported PC
Process Technology 45 nm
Package Contents
  • Phenom II X4 Quad-core 810 2.6GHz Processor
  • Heatsink/fan with thermal interface
  • Installation manual
  • AMD processor case sticker
  • Certificate of authenticity
  • Product Summary

    Phenom II x4 810

    AMD Phenom II X4 810

    Price at launch

    £130.00

    For

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    Backwards compatible with AM2+

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    Decent overclocking headroom

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    Competitively priced

    Against

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    Disappointing DDR3 performance

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