Amd athlon processor question

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awsskater892

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They have the same cores but the larger cache will help a lot more than the minimal difference in clock speeds. So I think the 5200+ is a better buy. Just because something is more expensive, doesn't mean it's better.
 
awsskater892 said:
well would that mean the 5200+ has problems?
No, from what I can find out the new stepping is to allow for higher clock speeds - i.e. 2.8 and 3.0GHz.

The newer CPUs haven't been benchmarked, but you can do a comparison HERE between a 4400+ (2.2GHz/2x1MB cache) and a 4600+ (2.4GHz/2x512MB cache). As you can see for gaming the extra cache almost brings them level.

So, I think the 5200+ is the better value CPU. The 5600+ (2.8GHz/2x1MB cache) is $325.
 
ooh ok. thanks. I really wish I had enough money to get the 5600+! its 2.8ghz and 2 x 1MB L2 Cache. Maybe Ill wait for a price drop. I currently have the 4600+ and will probably sell it right before I purchace it. Hopefully Ill atleast get around 160 for it.
 
LOL why do you need a 5600+ if you have a 4600+??!?!? Some of us are still on overclocked 3200+'s :(
 
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