Discussion

Discussion on Article:
Three Cores vs. Two: AMD Phenom X3 8750 Review

Started by: nx | Date 04/23/08 03:29:01 AM
Comments: 209 | Last Comment:  01/08/09 11:46:37 PM

Expand all threads | Collapse all threads

[1-20 | 21-40 | 41-44]

1. 
I think this CPU will finally give AMD fans something to talk about! The 8750 performs decently, however, its performance looks convincing enough only in well-parallelized task. Which raises a tough question - if I were to manipulate data quantities demanding high parallelism, why should I buy a triple-core instead of going straight for 4 cores...?
Another problem is that the 8750 fails to outperform the E8200 in most benchmarks, which costs 30€ less and is far more energy efficient. So, as properly notes, this leaves the CPU hanging somewhere between the higher-end quad-core and the mainstream dual-core worlds... Justifying its purchase would be a tough task for me.
[Posted by: nx  | Date: 04/23/08 03:29:01 AM]
You must log in to reply
+ expand thread (1 answer)
2. 
In short: Another failure for AMD.
[Posted by: Stalker  | Date: 04/23/08 03:41:32 AM]
You must log in to reply
+ expand thread (9 answers)
3. 
Another crappy product! move along!
[Posted by: anti-"AMD Fanboy"  | Date: 04/23/08 05:27:07 AM]
You must log in to reply
+ expand thread (6 answers)
4. 
These things turn out to be just what we all know they would be: POS
[Posted by: 1234  | Date: 04/23/08 07:10:27 AM]
You must log in to reply
5. 
This article doesn't highlight the one area where AMD still leads... the platform. I personally have the Intel E8500 but thats because of the type of computing I need. Right now I'm looking to put together a simple, cheap, HTPC and with the 780G integrated graphics platform from AMD, Intel can't compete in price/performace solution. Also, not that it makes a huge difference, but the comparison was also made using DDR3 for Intel and DDR2 for AMD. Again, this isn't the market that I believe AMD is competing for right now.
[Posted by: R  | Date: 04/23/08 09:54:32 AM]
You must log in to reply
+ expand thread (1 answer)
6. 
I guess it's all in the perception then.. a a review with a statement such as "Let’s see if AMD managed to design a successful solution" should take into account the intended market. I don't honestly see AMD competing (or trying to compete) in enthusiast computers.. I see their market as low end price/performance computers and HTPCs and at this is an area where they do well.. and are therefore successful...
[Posted by: R  | Date: 04/23/08 11:18:53 AM]
You must log in to reply
+ expand thread (3 answers)
7. 
The triple core is in place of a phenom dual core since AMD does not have the bones to put one out it is more cost effective to use defective quad cores. Sad indeed. I will stick with my AM2 6000+ for another year and then decide my next upgrade path in regards to CPU's. It would be nice to see more multi-core apps in the near future.
[Posted by: unclesharkey  | Date: 04/23/08 01:43:46 PM]
You must log in to reply
8. 
Nice job!
Intel dual core uses can rest assured these are no match.

This tests prove once again amd is way behind, these are nothing but 4 core rejects with one core turned off. AMD denied then later admitted that these are 4 core rejcts.

Slower, uses more power then intel cpu's - AMD needs to do more research.
AMD is some new technolgy its called non-native cpu's splicing 2 6 core cpus for a 12 core cpu.
[Posted by: Dragonsprayer  | Date: 04/23/08 05:33:20 PM]
You must log in to reply
+ expand thread (1 answer)
9. 
Why not included the overclocked phenom in the benchmarks? I really would love to see how it stacks up.
[Posted by: CuriousGeroge  | Date: 04/23/08 07:39:47 PM]
You must log in to reply
10. 
First of all it is interesting to see the scaling of new processor.
However, I would like to ask the testers if there is not a possibillity to test multicore CPU´s with running several applications at the same time. E.g. MP3 encoding and DIVX encoding simultanious, knowing that Windows is very good in spreading the load over the CPU cores.
[Posted by: PowerBower  | Date: 04/23/08 07:52:50 PM]
You must log in to reply
11. 
having used both cpus at different times the intel chip has ALWAYS out performed the amds. if you game then get a "real" cpu and buy intel. btw my current machine is the phenom quad and runs fine but simalar intel are so much faster. i have always suspected amd of fudgin the numbers on thier cpus and once again we have a review to prove it!
[Posted by: danimalhanke  | Date: 04/24/08 01:25:11 PM]
You must log in to reply
12. 
I had read it all, thank you for your sharing for the new AMD X3 product detail ~
[Posted by: fenswar  | Date: 04/24/08 02:59:09 PM]
You must log in to reply
13. 
Phenom phailure strikes again. Other sites overclocking aren't as lucky as yours and majority having problem getting past 2.8GHz. Also AMD operation salvage is getting squeezed by the latest Intel price cuts.
[Posted by: Blue Harvest  | Date: 04/24/08 05:47:36 PM]
You must log in to reply
14. 
I beleive only in AMD .Even Intel take some of AMD solution. Integrated gpu ,hypertransport etc...Speed of procesor is not important like before if you have procesor with two core or four core ,because u may for expample encode file to divx ,and watch TV program over tv card at same time .
[Posted by: Dimedrol  | Date: 04/24/08 07:27:42 PM]
You must log in to reply
+ expand thread (5 answers)
15. 
as Power Bower already has said " I would like to ask the testers if there is not a possibillity to test multicore CPU´s with running several applications at the same time."
Also why didn't you include the overclocked scores?? ....traditionally you always have?? ..even as a small summary of scores on one page would have sufficed.
[Posted by: Mika75  | Date: 04/24/08 08:49:11 PM]
You must log in to reply
16. 
AMD - shit, Phenom sucks
[Posted by: BloodyWerewolf  | Date: 04/25/08 04:40:58 AM]
You must log in to reply
17. 
Opteron is best procesor ever.Amd rules :))
[Posted by: Dimedrol  | Date: 04/25/08 03:55:42 PM]
You must log in to reply
+ expand thread (3 answers)
18. 
I dont want to understand me on wrong way but before multicore procesor ,when only single core procesor exist Intel or Amd no matter ,when u encoding for example mpeg file to divx, u dont be able to do nothing else on pc. Who care if encoding finish in 10 or 12 minute if u watch TV in the same time or do other job on your PC.I dont say Intel is bad ,Intel give also good solution for PC market.I am satified with AMD x2 2,5 ghz 65 nm with AMD chipset very stable machine .My second PC is Intel P3 who serve my downloads without cooler ,can u imagine.So as u see i respect always good procesor.
[Posted by: Dimedrol  | Date: 04/26/08 01:41:56 AM]
You must log in to reply
+ expand thread (1 answer)
19. 
AMD Platform

MOBO ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe/WiFi-AP $220
Processor AMD Phenom X4 9850 $230
Total $450

Intel Platform

MOBO ASUS $370
Processor Intel Core 2 Quad E8400 $280
Total $ 650

Difference in price $ 200
Difference in performance 20%

I will definitely go for AMD....
[Posted by: nick  | Date: 04/26/08 05:25:25 AM]
You must log in to reply
+ expand thread (1 answer)
20. 
Dont forget that Phenom have four independent core 4x1 ,Intel have 2x2 core.On Phenom you can setup each core .My opinion Phenom is better for multitask.
[Posted by: DO  | Date: 04/26/08 12:25:24 PM]
You must log in to reply
+ expand thread (2 answers)
[1-20 | 21-40 | 41-44]

You must log in to add comments.

Forgot password? Registration

remember me

Our Sponsors

Western Digital Epiphan Systems