CPU Core Count:
4
CPU Thread Count:
4
Cache Size:
512 KB
Special Instruction Set Extensions:
SSE 4a
AES Encryption:
NO
Energy Performance Bias:
NO
Virtualization:
AMD-V
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tweaktown.com: There really is nothing "new" to talk about here. Well ok - there is the fact that both of these got a slight speed increase over what is currently available in their lines. The 975 BE gets pushed to 3.6GHz while the 840 gets a bump to 3.2.
techpowerup.com: The return of Phenom II X4 800 marks AMD's yet another push to secure its dominance in the budget market, and its first representative, the Phenom II X4 840 has all of the features to continue the legacy of legendary Athlon II X4 620 - the first $100 quad processor.
AMD Phenom II X4 840 reviews are also available at: hardwaresecrets.com.
legitreviews.com: AMD has just released their latest quad-core speed-bump in order to give consumers the option for a little more bang and a little more buck. With the release of the AMD Phenom II X4 975 'Black Edition' processor, AMD has added a new king to their Phenom II X4 quad-core product line.
/proc/cpuinfo output for one AMD Phenom II X4 840 core.