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AMD’s Phenom II X4 810 and X3 720 Processors

AMD’s Phenom II X4 810 and X3 720 Processors

3DMark Vantage

3DMark Vantage is Futuremark’s latest DX10 benchmark exclusively for Windows Vista. This is truly the next generation 3D benchmark.

bmark_vantage

We used the default ‘Performance’ setting preset, and the usual 1280×1024 resolution. 3DMark Vantage is comprised of numerous tests including full scale gaming, CPU and card feature tests. For the purposes of this review, we’ll be focusing on the CPU tests only.

amd_am3_graph_3dm1

We see a somewhat expected pattern in 3DMark Vantage, with each of the new respective processors fitting in roughly where they should be. The E8400, although faster clock per clock, loses out to the X3 720 in this multi-threaded benchmark.

amd_am3_graph_3dm2

The second CPU test definitely favors the Phenom II processors. We see an expected pattern, with the X3 720 outperforming the E8400 and the X4 810 outperforming the Q6600.

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Comments

  1. BuddyJ
    BuddyJ Cool review Lemonlime. Can't wait to see how the X3 overclocks.
  2. Cliff_Forster
    Cliff_Forster I have been using the X3 720 for about a month now. $145 for an unlocked CPU that performs like it does is just an amazing deal. I am overclocking in an Antec 300 case, with the better stock cooler from an older X2 6000+ I had (copper heat pipes, decent for stock), I am hitting 3.4 stable for day to day operation with a small voltage bump, I could do more I think, but I am a conservative overclocker.

    I have to get my hands on a liquid cooler and give it a go that way.
  3. lemonlime
    lemonlime X3 720 has only gotten cheaper too! Still gets a strong recommendation from me :)

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