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I'm currently looking into buying an AMD processor and i want it to be equivalent to a P4 Intel 3.2GHz-3.4Ghz. What AMD Athlon 64 processor would be equivalent ? Price doesn't matter... preferably a Socket 939 + 1MB L2 CPU


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Rob
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Why do you want a 64 bit processor?
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Why do you want a 64 bit processor?
Why not? The Athlon 64s are better performers than equivalent P4s in 32-bit gaming applications. Put simply, a 3000+ will beat a 3Ghz P4 and a 3200+ will beat a 3.2Ghz P4 (and in some cases, the 3000+ will even beat the 3.2Ghz P4). If you do buy one of the 3000/3200+ 939 models, ensure that the motherboard you choose supports them out of the box.
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ah ok thanks heaps, um one last thing.. how is the amd athlon 64 FX-55? and what is it equivalent to..?

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ah ok thanks heaps, um one last thing.. how is the amd athlon 64 FX-55? and what is it equivalent to..?

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The FX range is on par with Intel's Extreme Edition CPUs, and usually faster in gaming. They're not worth the ridiculous price tag though.
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