AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ vs 4800+: Overclock King? : Article

Quote: Unfortunately, unlike the AMD of old, the X2 processors don't have the one luxury that older Athlon branded processors had that led many enthusiasts to them: low prices compared to the competition. Currently, the top dual-core Athlon X2 processor is the 4800+ model that can be found for sale on a typical range of $787-850. The 400 MHz clock differential between the 3800+ and the 4800+ is really the one facet of the cores that will make a significant difference in performance. The smaller L2 caches on the 3800+ do affect performance, but on a much more minute level. But 400 MHz can mean a lot when it comes to gaming and media applications. What is a new system builder or upgrader to do then? After hearing lots of good stories about the ease of overclocking the 3800+, I pulled out the worn-in credit card and had one sent over. So the challenge would be: could I EASILY get the 3800+ processor to perform as well or better than the nearly $800 4800+ processor?

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