Computer Parts: AMD Phenom II X4 965

The X4 965 manages to set a new performance standard for AMD a computer parts manufacturer. The basic Phenom II architecture has inspired a range of designs including a whole range of dual, triple and quad-core chips, with different stock speeds and varying amounts of cache.
But the arrival of the Phenom II X4 965 is particularly noteworthy because the stock speed has been raised from 3.2GHz to 3.4GHz. That’s the fastest standard speed of any AMD chip ever produced.
In testing done by PC World Magazine, the X4 965 tested on an MSI 790FX-GD70 motherboard, equipped with 4GB of DDR3-1066 memory, stormed to a stunning benchmark score of 2.02. That’s a clear step up from the 1.92 achieved by the previous standard, the X4 955. It also makes AMD’s platform an ever-more realistic alternative to Intel’s Core i7-920 and 940, which scored 1.86 and 1.98 respectively when tested in 2GB configurations.
Luckily, the price difference between the X4 965 and its older cousin, the X4 955 is almost negligible. The new chip is due to hit retailers at a typical price of £157 exc VAT — just £2 more than the X4 955. That’s not much of a premium for a CPU that’s guaranteed to hit 3.4GHz. It also easily out-prices anything that Intel has to offer by way of Core i7 family, which cost a lot more on an average.
The Phenom II X4 965 is an unbeatable offering for anyone seeking high-end performance on a real-world budget along with all its computer accessories.

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