AMD Phenom II X4 965 BE review

Can AMD's ageing quad-core architecture survive against newer rivals?

Our Score 3.5

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

Processors Review

Price at launch	£175.00
Product Type	Processor
Processor Core	Quad-core (4 Core)
Processor Manufacturer	AMD
Product Family	Phenom II X4
L3 Cache	6 MB
Clock Speed	3.40 GHz
Processor Socket	Socket AM3 PGA-941
Brand Name	AMD
Product Model	965
Green Compliant	Yes
Green Compliance Certificate/Authority	RoHS, Energy Star
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	512 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB
Manufacturer	Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Product Name	Phenom II X4 Quad-core 965 3.4GHz Processor
Product Line	Phenom II X4
Manufacturer Part Number	HDZ965FBGMBOX
Manufacturer Website Address	www.amd.com
Marketing Information	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. AMD Phenom II processors have the power to do it all. Featuring next-generation Quad-core design, they crush even the most demanding tasks. So design it, render it, play it, create it, stream it, HD it. With AMD Phenom II processors, if you can imagine it, you can do it. 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
Package Contents	Phenom II X4 Quad-core 965 3.4GHz Processor Installation Manual Certificate of Authenticity AMD Processor Case Sticker Heatsink/fan with Thermal Interface
Standard Warranty	3 Year Limited