Compare AMD Sempron 140, 2.7 GHz Athlon II X2 240 (SDX140HBGQBOX) to Intel Core i7 960, 3.2 GHz (BX80601960) Boxed Processor

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AMD Athlon II X2 240

AMD Sempron 140, 2.7 GHz Athlon II X2 240 (SDX140HBGQBOX)

Intel Core i7 960

Intel Core i7 960, 3.2 GHz (BX80601960) Boxed Processor

$49.99  |  1 store
From $284.99  |  4 stores
Product Description
Affordable performance for everyday computing Get to fun, faster, with a system that boots and loads applications quickly and easily. Enjoy reliable, responsive performance on thousands of... More
Affordable performance for everyday computing Get to fun, faster, with a system that boots and loads applications quickly and easily. Enjoy reliable, responsive performance on thousands of software applications—including those that let you communicate with family and friends. - Affordable - Performance. - Full-Featured to Improve your Computing Experience. - AMD64 Technology. - HyperTransport™ Technology. - Enjoy full compatibility with the tools you use daily. - Get more value from your PC. - Reliability from an Industry Leader. Less
With faster, intelligent, multi-core technology that applies processing power where it's needed most, Intel Core i7 processors deliver an incredible breakthrough in PC performance.
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Key Features   
Architecture 45 nanometers 45 nanometers
Clock Speed 2.7 GHz 3.2 GHz
Package Type - Intel Boxed
Socket Type   Socket AM3 Socket LGA1366
Product Type - Processor
Processor Type Athlon II X2 240 Core i7
Processor   
Processor Number - 960
Processor Type   Athlon II X2 240 Core i7
Clock Speed   2.7 GHz 3.2 GHz
Manufacturer AMD Intel
Product Type   - Processor
Memory   
L2 Cache Size 1 MB 256 KB
L3 Cache Size   - 8192 KB
Other Features   
Package Qty. - 1
Platform   - PC
Compatible Chipsets - Intel X58 Express
Processor Features - Enhanced Intel Speedstep technology • Hyper-Threading Technology • 64-bit Instruction Set Support • Execute Disable Bit • Virtualization Technology • Enhanced Halt State (C1E) • Demand Base Switching
Brand AMD Intel
Miscellaneous   
UPC 4016138578409 5032037010719
Product ID 88206892 96149740
Product MPN   
MPN SDX140HBGQBOX BX80601960
 
Consumer Reviews
AMD Athlon II X2 240
AMD Sempron 140, 2.7 GHz Athlon II X2 240 (SDX140HBGQBOX)
$49.99
Intel Core i7 960
Intel Core i7 960, 3.2 GHz (BX80601960) Boxed Processor
From $284.99

Product Review Summary

4.0
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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  • Good Value (1)
  • Energy Efficient (1)
  • Fast (1)
  • Reliable Performance (1)
  • Great Design (1)
Cons
  • none (1)
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  • Upgrade (1)
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Consumer Reviews

rgathright
546

How Fast Is The AMD Sempron 140 AM3 Processor?

byrgathright Nov 17, 2010
26 Helpfuls 27 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros The AMD Sempron 140 has dual processor cores and overclocks very well.
Cons Anemic cache size.
Recommended it? Yes

In a hurry to build my Dynamics AX development server, I ordered an AMD Sempron 140 from Amazon.com earlier this year.  The AMD 1090T x6 Black Thurban processor was on back order at this time so many people had to settle for a cost effective alternative while they waited for the stock to come... Read full review »

SWEETBIGMOMA
102

WITHOUT A PROCESSOR, YOUR PC WONT WORK. GREAT FOR STARTER UPS.

bySWEETBIGMOMA Dec 14, 2009
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Good Value, Energy Efficient, Fast
Cons none
Recommended it? Yes

THIS IS A NICE PROCESSOR, ITS GOOD FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE UPGRADING FROM 1.4GHZ OR MORE, THIS PROCESSOR HAS MORE SPEED .PROGRAMS RUN FASTER, SEARCH THE WEB MORE QIUCKLY, I LIKE IT BECAUSE ITS AFFORDABLE AND IT HAS SPEED, AND AS YOU KNOW WITHOUT A GOOD PROCESSOR YOUR PC IS AT A MINIAUM, IT CAN NOT... Read full review »

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Consumer Reviews

2

GREAT product for a GREAT price

byprincessa615 Aug 2, 2011
3 Helpfuls 4 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros A processor with tons of multi-threaded headroom for video editing, gaming, and...
Cons Doing the thermal compound was a pain; follow direction and you will be just...
Recommended it? Yes

It is truly amazing, I didn't even know that now a days we are pinless until I got this product. That is wonderful, now you don't have to worry about screwing up a pin and all of a sudden it something is wrong and you've damaged it completely. I love that feature.
This is a wonderful processor... Read full review »

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