Testseek.com have collected 39 expert reviews of the AMD Phenom 2 X3 720 Black Edition 2.8GHz AM2+ / AM3 and the average rating is 88%. Scroll down and see all reviews for AMD Phenom 2 X3 720 Black Edition 2.8GHz AM2+ / AM3.
April 2009
(88%)
39 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Abstract: The first wave of 45nm Phenom II processors showed that AMD still has a real chance in the desktop processor market, and that the company finally has a potential Core 2 killer. This latest release does shore up some questions about Socket AM3, and gets the core back on a full 2.0 GHz HT link, but it still doesn't..
A total of five new AMD Socket AM3 processors have arrived, and with them comes support for DDR3 memory kits at a price tag that won't cause sticker shock. ...
The X3 720 Black Edition looks to be a great enthusiast CPU for those on a budget that are looking for some very solid performance in the gaming arena. Match it up with some inexpensive DDR3-1333, which should be fairly easy to do since AMD’s intern...
Some say AMD might have abandoned Socket 939 a little early but we don't think the same case can be made at all for Socket AM2 which is now almost 3 years old but still features the newest 45nm technology which supports DDR3 and will at least physicall...
Good performance for the price; overclocking headroom; compatible with existing Socket AM2+ motherboards
May require BIOS upgrade for existing motherboards
Intel may still have the performance crown, but AMDs Socket AM3 Phenom II processors offer a compelling combination of compatibility with existing DDR2 memory, DDR3 support, and a price/performance story thats competitive with low- to midrange Intel...
Abstract: Processor manufacturing is a tricky business. Not every processor made is free from defects, and this is particularly true of complex quad-core designs. Fortunately, a single faulty core neednt be fatal. AMD simply disables it and sells the resulti...
Excellent performance for the price; easily overclocked,
Doesn’t have the ultimate multithreading capabilitites of a quadcore CPU,
The undoubted star of AMD’s new processor line-up, its low cost and easy overclocking mean it’s the obvious choice if you are thinking about upgrading your current AM2+ setup or building a new AM3-based system...
Abstract: Running in second place is a strong motivator to do things differently—or even better—than your competition. For AMD, that has meant trying to develop a reputation for smoother, less disruptive platform transitions. When Intel launched Core i7, it was ...
Abstract: Nearly two months ago AMD launched the Phenom 2 with the main benefit over the original Phenom being enhanced performance on the higher end model...
