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Like the superheroes of old, the AMD Phenom II streaks out of the night to lay waste to your enemies with three 2.6GHz cores that have L1 and L2 caches for each core and 6MB of L3 cache to be shared to handle really heavy loads or large data sets.
Memory transfers get faster than ever. HyperTransport Generation 3.0 mode allows up to 16.0GB/s of bandwidth. Up to 17.1GB/s memory bandwidth for DDR2 and up to 21GB/s memory bandwidth for DDR3 memory controller delivers an amazing 37GB/s of processor-to-system bandwidth. This unprecedented bandwidth is needed to feed the data hungry AMD64 with Direct Connect Architecture cores.
You'd think that all of this power would be too hot to handle. Think again. AMD's Cool'n'Quiet 3.0 technology works with CoolCore Technology to minimize heat while keeping power and efficiency up. Now the cores can shut down unused parts of the processor when not in use. This saves power and helps to reduce the amount of heat generated. This function is built in so there's no need for drivers or BIOS updates.
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Best Bang for the Buck CPU
- Pros: Amazing price to performance ratio, easy and effective overclocking, cool operation and excellent energy management. The extra core gives it a solid leg up over a dual core and puts it not that much below a quad when it comes to heavy multitasking. Works in MOST 780G through 790GX motherboards with a simple BIOS upgrade. Will move to DDR3 when you are ready.
- Cons: NONE
- Other Thoughts: In this economy it is VITAL to make the most out of every penny. This chip is like the perfect chip for most people right now. VERY few people or applications can fully make use of a quad core, this means the tripple core works super, it allows for better mutlittasking than a dual without the price of a quad.
At stock speeds this chip will run any game I throw at it with ZERO issues. With a bit of EASY overclocking thanks to AMD Overdrive, I can take the chip to 3.4 Ghz or above if I need a bit more performance.
If you want to build a budget game system throw this together with 4 gig of RAM and you will rock in anything you try. The money saved from a quad can be used to get a better video card or more RAM.
GREAT BUY!
Love it!
- Pros: This is the best drop in upgrade for the AM2(+) platform. Period. It runs as cool as my 45 watt BE-2400 did (20c-mid twenties with a scythe ninja mini), the performance difference is very noticeable between this and even an overclocked Phenom based 7750 @ 3.0ghz at stock clocks. It's overclocking capability is yet to be fully realized, right now, holding steady at 3.12ghz with just a quick FSB bump.
All three cores are very responsive to my heavy multitasking, gaming experience is also much better now (especially with cpu intensive GTA4).
- Cons: The stock heatsink is what some might consider dinky (although it is better than the original stock AMD aluminum heatsink), I feel it is only adequate, especially for the price of this processor.
Three cores will (almost) always lose out to four in multithreaded benchmarks, three will (almost) always lose to two in clock frequency benchmarks.
- Other Thoughts: No regrets about getting it.
Bottom line; for real world performance, the odd one out is the best value in.
| Model | HDX710WFGIBOX |
| Series | Phenom II X3 |
| CPU Socket Type | Socket AM3 |
| Multi-Core | Triple-Core |
| Operating Frequency | 2.6GHz |
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Probably the best CPU value I have ever found
- Pros: With Black Editions all the rage, the 710 can be had for much cheaper than the ten buck difference here on the 'egg. Overclocks nicely & the 45nm die keeps it cool
- Cons: The included aluminum, no-heatpipes cooler is less than worthless, unless I do a budget build in the near future
- Other Thoughts: I picked one of these up new in the box for eighty six bucks on that popular auction site, so the price here seems a little high. If I were choosing between this and the 720, based on the prices here, I'd go with the X3 720 BE for the nicer cooler. As I mentioned in the pros, the 720 BE seems to be the X3 to get, making the demand higher & keeping the prices high. I have a few Black Edition processors and they are almost too easy to overclock, taking the fun out of it. ;) I have my 710 at 3.15GHz rock-solid stable using a Xigmatek Black Knight for cooling, which idles at 35 and stays in the high 40s at full load. Before I got this one, I bought an AM3 Phenom II X4 955 for 160 bucks and am now wishing I had just got the 720. I got a 14% overclock out of this and only an 11% overclock out of the X4, both using the same cooler and very similar case layouts. Value! The 4th core was unstable, but I don't consider that a con, just a bummer =(
Nice!
- Pros: Great processor! True multi-core technology, true triple core.
- Cons: None, so far.
- Other Thoughts: 4th core unlocked, but unstable. Went back to 3 and all is good. Wish that I would have gone for the 720.
the best
- Pros: works great you can tell right away the difference had a dual core 3.0 ghz with 2mb L2 cache and i thought it was a time for a upgrade fast on destop and on gaming doesnt even choke its just real smooth man i cant even explain you have to buy one to see for yourself
- Cons: none
- Other Thoughts: the best
| Model |
| Brand |
AMD |
| Series |
Phenom II X3 |
| Model |
HDX710WFGIBOX |
| CPU Socket Type |
| CPU Socket Type |
Socket AM3 |
| Tech Spec |
| Multi-Core |
Triple-Core |
| Name |
Phenom II X3 710 |
| Operating Frequency |
2.6GHz |
| Hyper Transports |
4000MHz |
| L1 Cache |
128KB+128KB |
| L2 Cache |
3 x 512KB |
| L3 Cache |
6MB |
| Manufacturing Tech |
45 nm SOI |
| 64 bit Support |
Yes |
| Thermal Design Power |
95W |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
| Parts |
3 years limited |
| Labor |
3 years limited |
Introduction
Like the superheroes of old, the AMD Phenom II streaks out of the night to lay waste to your enemies with three 2.6GHz cores that have L1 and L2 caches for each core and 6MB of L3 cache to be shared to handle really heavy loads or large data sets.
Memory transfers get faster than ever. HyperTransport Generation 3.0 mode allows up to 16.0GB/s of bandwidth. Up to 17.1GB/s memory bandwidth for DDR2 and up to 21GB/s memory bandwidth for DDR3 memory controller delivers an amazing 37GB/s of processor-to-system bandwidth. This unprecedented bandwidth is needed to feed the data hungry AMD64 with Direct Connect Architecture cores.
You'd think that all of this power would be too hot to handle. Think again. AMD's Cool'n'Quiet 3.0 technology works with CoolCore Technology to minimize heat while keeping power and efficiency up. Now the cores can shut down unused parts of the processor when not in use. This saves power and helps to reduce the amount of heat generated. This function is built in so there's no need for drivers or BIOS updates.
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AMD64 Triple-core Technology
AMD64 is designed to enable simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing with no degradation in performance. With Triple-Core technology, three complete processor cores on a single die run at the same frequency to deliver exceptional multi-tasking power, allowing users to surge through the most demanding processing loads, including advanced multitasking, critical business productivity, complicated visual design and modeling, serious gaming, and visually stunning digital media and entertainment.
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Integrated DDR2 and DDR3 DRAM Memory Controller
The AMD Phenom II X3 Triple-Core processor is integrated with DDR2 and DDR3 DRAM memory controller capable of supporting registered and ECC DRAM. The integrated memory controller changes the way the processor accesses main memory, resulting in increased bandwidth, reduced memory latencies, and enhanced processor performance.
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HyperTransport Technology
HyperTransport Technology (HT or HTT) is a high-speed, low latency, point-to-point link designed to increase communication speeds between integrated circuits in computers, servers, embedded systems, and networking and telecommunications equipment. With HT 3.0 technology the AMD Phenom II X3 triple-Core processor enjoys 4000MHz system bus speeds.
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AMD Cool'n'Quiet 3.0 Technology
AMD's Cool'n'Quiet 3.0 technology is an enhanced solution available on AMD Phenom II X3 processor-based systems that can effectively lower power consumption and enable a quieter-running system while delivering performance-on-demand.
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AMD Virtualization
Virtualization on desktop computers allows a single PC to act like multiple virtual machines. AMD Virtualization can enable client computers to seamlessly support multiple operating environments. And it also helps make it easier for PC enthusiasts to upgrade and maintain their PCs through emulation.
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AMD CoolCore Technology
AMD CoolCore Technology reduces processor energy consumption by turning off unused parts of the processor. Power can be switched on or off within a single clock cycle so that energy is saved without compromising performance.
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Quick Specs
| Brand | AMD |
| CPU Socket Type | Socket AM3 |
| L1 Cache | 128KB+128KB |
| L2 Cache | 3 x 512KB |
| L3 Cache | 6MB |
| Manufacturing Tech | 45 nm |
| Operating Frequency | 2.6GHz |
| Series | Phenom II X3 |
| Thermal Design Power | 95W |
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Reviewed By: Computer Ed on 2/26/2009
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
