Compare Intel Quad-Core Xeon E5420, 2.5 GHz (BX80574E5420A) Boxed Processor to AMD Phenom II X2 Dual-Core 555, 3.2GHz (HDZ555WFGMBOX) Processor

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Intel Quad-Core Xeon E5420, 2.5 GHz (BX80574E5420A) Boxed Processor

AMD Phenom II X2 Dual-Core 555, 3.2GHz (HDZ555WFGMBOX) Processor

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3 reviews

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Product Description

Intel Boxed Processor; Quad-Core Xeon E5420 with Active HeatSink; 2.50Hz; 12M Cache; 1333MHz FSB. INTEL Quad-core Xeon - E5420 - 2.5 Ghz - L2 Cache - 12 Mb - BX80574E5420A Intel Boxed... More

Intel Boxed Processor; Quad-Core Xeon E5420 with Active HeatSink; 2.50Hz; 12M Cache; 1333MHz FSB. INTEL Quad-core Xeon - E5420 - 2.5 Ghz - L2 Cache - 12 Mb - BX80574E5420A Intel Boxed Processor; Quad-Core Xeon E5420 with Active HeatSink; 2.50Hz; 12M Cache; 1333MHz FSB. Less

AMD Phenom II processors deliver the visual experience for high definition entertainment, multitasking performance, and power-saving for smaller, cooler machines that are energy efficient.... More

AMD Phenom II processors deliver the visual experience for high definition entertainment, multitasking performance, and power-saving for smaller, cooler machines that are energy efficient. Live your life in HD. AMD Phenom II is for high definition entertainment, gaming, creativity, and beyond. Less

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Key Features

Architecture

45 nanometers

Clock Speed

2.5 GHz

3.2 GHz

Package Type

Intel Boxed

Socket Type

Socket 771

Socket A

Product Type

Processor

Bus Speed

1333 MHz

4000 MHz

Processor Type

Xeon

Processor

Processor Number

E5420

555

Processor Type

Xeon

Processor Instruction Set

Intel MMX • SSE • SSE2 • SSE3 • SSE4

Clock Speed

2.5 GHz

3.2 GHz

Manufacturer

Intel

AMD

Product Type

Processor

Memory

L2 Cache Size

2 MB

512 KB

L1 Cache Size

128 KB

RAM Technology

DDR2 SDRAM

Other Features

Included Devices

Cooling Fan

Package Qty.

Platform

Processor Features

Enhanced Intel Speedstep technology • Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) • Execute Disable Bit • Virtualization Technology • Intel Thermal Monitor 2 • Enhanced Halt State (C1E) • Demand Base Switching • Quad Core

64-bit Instruction Set Support • HyperTransport technology • Dual Core • Virtualization Technology

Brand

Intel

AMD

Miscellaneous

UPC

735858198899

730143276061

Product ID

50452822

95579518

Product MPN

MPN

BX80574E5420A

HDZ555WFGMBOX

Consumer Reviews

Intel Quad-Core Xeon E5420, 2.5 GHz (BX80574E5420A) Boxed...

From $105.00

AMD Phenom II X2 Dual-Core 555, 3.2GHz (HDZ555WFGMBOX)...

From $88.88

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Product Review Summary

4.0

Based on 3 user reviews

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Pros

Powerful (1)
Fast (1)
Good Value (1)
Reliable Performance (1)
Great Gameplay (1)
Easy to Use (1)
Amazingly overclockable 45nm (1)

Cons

none (1)

Good For

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Consumer Reviews

555 Black Edition, did someone say value?

byboogacow Jun 3, 2010

8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls

Pros HUGE bang for the buck. Not too hot for a CPU, and overclocks very high.

Cons 25% chance of a working quad. Two of three got me three cores though.

Recommended it? Yes

Hi Folks, I am a man of many pursuits, and one of them happens to be building and tuning custom PC's. I'm one of those fools who drops whole paychecks into the latest components and won't hesitate to rebuild his whole system from the ground up only for purposes of adding a fan or new processor... Read full review »

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A CPU for Windows 7

bybvckvs May 24, 2010

5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls

Pros An ideal processor for a home upgrade to Windows 7.

Cons Is apparently not 100% compatible with Intel processors.

Recommended it? Yes

I'm not a big fan of tweaking up my hardware just for entertainment, but still I found myself needing a new CPU to go with my new motherboard as part of my pending upgrade to Windows 7. (As it turns out, the only hardware that I can still use is the PC's case.)

Why THIS Processor?
... Read full review »

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