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AMD Athlon XP: Barton 400FSB [Review, Digital Daily]
Today, we'll be looking into one of the latest processor in the Athlon XP line. This is XP3200+ built on the Barton core with 200(400DDR) MHz bus speed. On the face of it, this processor doesn't make any difference from others in the Barton family: all the differences are in the marking. Wed, 23 Jul, 2003 | 174 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
ASUS SK8N + AMD Opteron 144: Unirocessor Workstation on AMD Opteron and NVIDIA nForce3 Professional [Article, Xbitlabs]
AMD Opteron based platforms become more and more popular. We tested a workstation featuring ASUS SK8N mainboard based on NVIDIA nForce3 Pro 150 chipset and one AMD Opteron processor working at 1.8GHz. The whole lot of benchmarks in comparison with AMD Athlon XP and Intel Pentium 4 are included. Tue, 22 Jul, 2003 | 108 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
Opteron: Seti@Home 64 Bit Performance [Article, amdzone]
Recently, it appears that the individuals behind the SETI@Home project were nice enough to compile of version of their client for the x86-64 platform. This brings up quite a few questions regarding performance, especially considering that the Opteron is both a 64-bit processor and has twice as many GPR and SIMD (MMX/3DNow/SSE/SSE2) registers. Mon, 21 Jul, 2003 | 257 Click(s) | Detail
AMD Future Vision: 64-Bits or Bust [Article, ExtremeTech]
AMD Senior VP, Dirk Meyer, expounds on the obsolescence of 32-bit computing in the latest edition of our Visionary Series. In a nutshell, only 64-bits can set you free. Do you agree? Fri, 18 Jul, 2003 | 23 Click(s) | Detail
Not Enough Horses For Hammer [Article, Overclockers]
A purported benchmarking of a 2GHz Athlon64 shows that while the fuel pumps are tremendous, the engine is still underpowered and overrated. We can't do anything about the first, but we have a positive suggestion for the second. Fri, 11 Jul, 2003 | 28 Click(s) | Detail
CPUs with 64bit Architecture: Evolution or Revolution? [Review, Xbitlabs]
We are facing the transition from 32bit to 64bit technology. But are we ready for that? In this article we are going to take a look at the processor market to see if there is real need in this transition and what the solutions will be the pioneers in the 64bit world. Tue, 08 Jul, 2003 | 44 Click(s) | Detail
Getting Up to Speed: XP-TMC Adapter Socket from Upgradeware Unlocks the Multiplier [Article, Tomshardware]
The clock speed of the Athlon XP is connected to the bus clock with a fixed multiplier, so that overclocking is only possible through an increase in the bus clock or other diverse tweaking methods on the processor itself. This task is made more comfortable with the XP-TMC from Upgradeware, a small adapter that lets you freely set the multiplier, and this is interesting for upgrades as well. Fri, 04 Jul, 2003 | 195 Click(s) | Detail
Bidding Adieu: P4 3.2 vs. Athlon XP 3200+ [Review, Tomshardware]
Intel launches the last P4, with 3.2 GHz for FSB800 and Dual DDR400. Its rival AMD fights back with the Athlon XP 3200+ and Dual DDR400. With the Pentium 5 and Athlon 64 waiting in the wings, it's a historic duel. Mon, 23 Jun, 2003 | 105 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
Intel Pentium 4 3.2GHz [Review, Hexus]
This CPU feels like a stopgap to the inevitable Prescott core. There's little denying that it is the fastest x86 processor around. Whether you're willing to stump up the cash for superlative, default performance is another matter. Recommended for those with fat wallets. Mon, 23 Jun, 2003 | 20 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
Intel Pentium 4 3.2GHz - The Real Slim Shady [Review, Anandtech]
Patiently waiting after AMD's launch of the Athlon XP 3200+, Intel responds with the 3.2GHz Pentium 4 to finish off the Northwood line...as well as AMD's Athlon XP line. Mon, 23 Jun, 2003 | 26 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
Intel Pentium 4 3.2GHz CPU [Review, Xbitlabs]
Intel announced one more Pentium 4 processor supporting 800MHz bus and Hyper-Threading technology, which proved to be the today’s fastest desktop processor. This is the last Pentium 4 based on Northwood core, but it nevertheless managed to simply destroy poor Athlon XP 3200+. Mon, 23 Jun, 2003 | 21 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
Intel Pentium 4 3.2GHz vs. AMD Athlon 3200+ [Review, Hwextreme]
Just after two months Intel launched the 800MHz FSB processors together with the new Springdale and Canterwood chipsets; today we have the latest and fastest Pentium 4 processor, the 3.2GHz. Mon, 23 Jun, 2003 | 232 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
Athlon XP 3200 [Review, Digit Life]
Taking into account that the launch of the Athlon XP 3000+ was given a cold reception, the new-comer 3200+ must have had it the same. Especially considering the paragraph below. But do not worry: the second attempt is not that bad, the Athlon XP 3200 is much better than its predecessor... Mon, 26 May, 2003 | 105 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
Intel Rigs Up: P4 Series with FSB800 [Review, Tomshardware]
Intel equips its 2.4 GHz, 2.6 GHz and 2.8 GHz CPUs with FSB 800 and Hyperthreading. Highlights: 865PE delivers same power as 875P chipset. Revealed: MSI with FSB 880 on the test bench. Wed, 21 May, 2003 | 81 Click(s) | Detail
Gaming CPU Performance: Athlon XP 3200+ Versus 3 GHz Pentium 4 C [Review, Aceshardware]
As AMD feels that the Athlon 64 still isn't ready for prime time, the Athlon 'Barton' core remains their flagship desktop processor that must face the fierce competition of Santa Clara.... Tue, 20 May, 2003 | 210 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
Athlon XP 3200+ and nForce 2 Ultra 400 [Review, amdzone]
We test out the new Athlon XP 3200+ with the 400MHz FSB coupled with the nForce 2 Ultra 400 chipset based Asus A7N8X Deluxe revision 2. Mon, 19 May, 2003 | 120 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
AMD Athlon XP 3200+ CPU with 400MHz Bus [Review, Xbitlabs]
We reviewed a new AMD processor, which is none other but AMD’s response to Intel Pentium 4 3.0 with 800MHz bus. Just like Intel, AMD has also increased the bus frequency and Athlon XP 3200+ now works with 400MHz PSB. Now let’s find out if the new bus will be able to help improve the performance of the new AMD processor. Tue, 13 May, 2003 | 75 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
AMD Athlon XP 3200+ Squares Off Against Intel P4 3 GHz [Review, Tomshardware]
The Athlon XP 3200+ lays claim to the title of "Fastest Desktop CPU." But can it really beat the Intel P4 3 GHz? Should AMD change its model-numbering system? We take the beast for a spin and try to answer these, and other questions. Tue, 13 May, 2003 | 81 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
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