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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 2.8GHz cores having 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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The AMD Phenom II 720 is the current value leader
- Pros: Great mix of performance, reasonable tdp, Black edition, unlocked multiplier with great overclocking headroom, at a very reasonable price. DDR3 ready. Also compatable with current AM2+ chip sets with a bios flash, and inexpensive DDR2. Increased L3 cache and improved overall archatecture.
Stock Cooler is actualy fairly good with copper heat pipes. Idles around 42C when overclocked to 3.5 per core, runs stable overclocked on the stock heatsink with a small voltage bump.
Third core adds multitasking stability, can actualy run anti virus now without a noticeable performance hit. Defrag your hard drive, while playing Unreal Tournament III, thats pretty awesome.
95 Watt TDP reasonable for this much processing power.
- Cons: Only that other Phenom II's are offering a free game in a bundle, that might make those a better value for you.
- Other Thoughts: AMD realy has pulled through. Has this much overclocking and performance ever been available for this little? Competition is good.
O 720, How do I love thee...
- Pros: Let me count the ways:
- 45nm - runs cool - not even close to overheating, and room on the die for lots of cache.
- Fast - 20% faster @stock over an A64x2 5400BE@3.1
- 95W TDP - great for 780G chipsets (Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H Rev 1.0, F7 BIOS) with sketchy 125W support
- Unlocked multiplier + generous OC Headroom (see other thoughts) - made OCing easy
- Excellent upgrade path - easy drop-In upgrade for AM2+, but still AM3 ready for the future, especially when the 8xx chipsets come out.
- Full HT bandwidth
- Cons: I wanted this chip soooo badly, but Newegg's pricing merry-go-round made me dizzy (2 price increases on the first day alone... and no free shipping!). I ended up getting this somewhere else (sorry, Newegg, but I still love ya'...)
- Other Thoughts: My results for multiplier/voltage adjustments only:
Fully stable OC 3.4 @ Vstock, although 32-bit XP was able to boot 3.6 @ Vstock.
Fully stable OC to 3.6 with a nominal voltage bump (+0.075V = 1.40V).
Mostly stable* to 3.8 @ 1.5V (Vmax in specs was 1.550), that's where I stopped.
All in all, not too shabby - +1GHz over stock without redlining voltage. Even at 3.8 under load, max temp was under 25C over room temp, with a Rosewill RCX-Z2-EX HSF, well below max temp. These results were also fairly typical amongst the various reviews.
Overall, I'm very pleased with the 720, and I'd recommend this CPU for any enthusiast...it's really a tremendous value.
*Mostly stable=passed stability tests (1 hr runs) except for AOD's. However, it seemed to test run games, 1080p video playback, and applications just fine, but I wouldn't run any critical tasks/updates at this setting.
Other Other thoughts: I think the magical Tri-to-Quad only applies to Biostar 790 chipset mobo'
| Model | HDZ720WFGIBOX |
| Series | Phenom II X3 |
| CPU Socket Type | Socket AM3 |
| Multi-Core | Triple-Core |
| Operating Frequency | 2.8GHz |
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- Pros: Good for the Price. Have had nothing but bliss with this cpu
- Cons: N/A
- Other Thoughts: I dont OC but i dont have a need to. This is a great cpu for the price and for it's power.
Great CPU
- Pros: Great balance of performance and price. It replaces a socket 939 single core CPU. My newest game is F.E.A.R. and it plays it on highest settings without a problem. Now that I have an updated processor I can go out and buy some newer games and really put it through its paces.
It gets 5 eggs because it performs great, no issues yet, and priced right.
I also have to mention just how great newegg is. You guys rock. I have been a customer for a few years now and have not been disappointed yet. Please keep up the great work!
- Cons: None so far.
- Other Thoughts: Because this build is still new, I am running it with stock settings, no overclocking, to see how all the parts work together and iron out any potential issues (none so far). This is a "Black" version so I might oc it in the future but for now, I'm quite happy with it.
Pretty Awesome
- Pros: Was able to unlock the 4th core, which is cool.
Also, just using the stock heatsink/fan I did an easy (but mild) overclock to 3.1 Ghz (+10%) using Asrock A780GMH motherboard. No problems at all. Probably could go higher but no need to. Power supply is only an Antec 430 watt.
- Cons: No cons.
- Other Thoughts: I can now use the computer for lots of other stuff while it is busy converting mpegs to DVD or burning DVDs whereas before I got this cpu, the old Athlon XP 2800 could not handle anything else, hardly.
| Model |
| Brand |
AMD |
| Series |
Phenom II X3 |
| Model |
HDZ720WFGIBOX |
| CPU Socket Type |
| CPU Socket Type |
Socket AM3 |
| Tech Spec |
| Multi-Core |
Triple-Core |
| Name |
Phenom II X3 720 |
| Operating Frequency |
2.8GHz |
| 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 |
| Cooling Device |
Heatsink and Fan included |
| 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 2.8GHz cores having 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 | 2.8GHz |
| Series | Phenom II X3 |
| Thermal Design Power | 95W |
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Reviewed By: on 2/12/2009
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
