quick Dualcore Question

[xFuryofFivex]

I noticed that the FX60 is 2x2.6ghz based on the toledo core... why is that cpu like almost 500$more than the 4800+ when its based on the same core, same cache,except 200mhz slower.
$645.00 for 4800+ and $1,125.00 or the FX60

 

[kirbyrj]

Yeah, pretty much the same except FX-60's are handpicked. No way I'd spend twice the money for 200mhz (and an unlocked multi, memory controller, etc ).

 

[Juic3]

I noticed that the FX60 is 2x2.6ghz based on the toledo core... why is that cpu like almost 500$more than the 4800+ when its based on the same core, same cache,except 200mhz slower.
$645.00 for 4800+ and $1,125.00 or the FX60

I dont know for sure but I think its cause of the unlocked multiplier, superior silicon, highest quality control.

 

[xFuryofFivex]

yeah but 500 bux for just a 200mhz gain... i dunno bout u.. but an slight OC gain almost that.. minus the locked multiplier an d other thigns u mentioned

wouldnt they have the same memory controller

 

[Dan_D]

Yeah, pretty much the same except FX-60's are handpicked. No way I'd spend twice the money for 200mhz (and an unlocked multi, memory controller, etc ).

The memory controller isn't any different. That is a common misconception about the FX series chips. That thinking is a hold over from the socket 754/940 days when the FX did have the advantage of having a 128bit memory controller instead of the A64's original 64bit controller.

Today the difference is in the binning and unlocked multiplier. Even so I do agree that they cost too damned much.

yeah but 500 bux for just a 200mhz gain... i dunno bout u.. but an slight OC gain almost that.. minus the locked multiplier an d other thigns u mentioned

wouldnt they have the same memory controller

Yes, they do. They have the same limitations as standard Venice Athlon 64's.

 

[xFuryofFivex]

Thank you very much.much relieved that im not the only person who thinks that much increase is insane..

how does the memory controller work on this...
4dimms make it throttle down?

 

[texuspete00]

Well many people are just referring to how the memory controller often tends to be good as well. Cherry all around. But yeah, not worth it.

 

[kirbyrj]

Yeah, I meant the memory controller is handpicked in that it is tested before being sent out (IIRC) and seems to be the best of the best in that department. Maybe I'm wrong and someone has led me astray . Probably because it is on-die, the memory controller seems to vary from chip to chip as to what it can handle.