The AMD Phenom II is a high performance microprocessor chip that easily stands above comparable micro chips from aid’s competitors. With four cores each running at 3.0 GHz, and each having individual L1 and L2 caches, the Phenom II provides heavy-duty performance required for large data-sets. In addition, the processor also comes with an L3 cache of 6 MB.
The processor allows for super-fast memory transfer rates. Transfer rates of up to 16.0 GB/second are achievable due to HyperTransport Generation 3.0 technology. When used with DDR2 which has a bandwidth of up to 17.1 GB/second, the processor delivers 37 GB/second of processor-to-system bandwidth. This amazing bandwidth gives the Phenom II a tremendous processing power.
Despite the high performance offered by the processor, the processor stays cool by using aid’s Cool’n'Quiet 3.0 technology. When the processor is not in use, the technology allows parts of the processor to be shutdown which reduces heat production and keeps the processor cool. This not only saves power, but also enhances the life of the processor.
In conclusion, the AMD Phenom II X4 940 Deneb is a high quality chip. If you are the kind that experiments with the top and bleeding edge processors as and when the come in the market, this processor is definitely for you. At $189.99 (original price), the Phenom II is definitely a steal. It easily lays waste its competitors.
Technical Specifications
Core: Deneb
Mufti-Core: Quad-Core
Name: Phenom II X4 940
Operating Frequency: 3.0GHz
Hyper Transports: 3600MHz
L1 Cache: 4 x 128KB
L2 Cache: 4 x 512KB
L3 Cache: 6MB
Manufacturing Technology: 45 nm
64 bit Support: 32 and 64 bit Support
Voltage: 0.875-1.5V
Thermal Design Power: 125W
Cooling Device: Heat sink and Fan included