AM2 and the FX AM2

[cooljimy84]

Ok i have my self a 5200 Dual Core AM2, and just seen the "AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core FX62 2.80GHz (Socket AM2) " on overclockers. and was just wondering what the diffrence between these chips are ?

Cheers guys and girls

 

[CarlD]

The FX62 has a higher clock speed and a higher multi than the 5200+ , but the 5200+ can be easily overclocked to the FX speeds.

 

[hp7909]

Don't forget the FX62 has an unlocked multiplier. More info here

 

[CarlD]

and a higher multi than the 5200+

 

[~>Dg<~]

also 6000 out soon which looks intresting

 

[Will_3rd]

also 6000 out soon which looks interesting

but still not as good as C2D, waste of cash IMO

 

[~>Dg<~]

hows it not as good as core 2 if you after simple upgrade its better.

 

[Socaddict]

clcok for clock, a C2D outperforms an AMD X2 at the same clockspeed. the C2Ds overclock further. This results in more performance for less money.

 

[hp7909]

also 6000 out soon which looks intresting

Already out (see here)

 

[cooljimy84]

i can hit 2.99 on my 5200, don't think i'll spend the extra money yet, might sell my two 7900 gs and buy my self a 8800, not sure on the spec yet, but might as well have a pre water cooled one.

any idears ?? whats the top spec's like on my wallet ??

Thanks

 

[Gashman]

but still not as good as C2D, waste of cash IMO

not if your already using AM2, then its a nice simple upgrade without the farce of getting a new motherboard and such, for slightly less performance, also core 2 duo isn't that much faster clock for clock, like people saying 'my E6300 can beat FX62', but the conroe has to be overclocked, but un-overclocked theres not much in it price vs. price its pretty even