AMD Athlon 64 3200 steppings ?

[j2112]

I'm hoping someone can take the time to explain the differences between the various revisions. Specifically the 3200 model. I'm about to purchase one and would like some guidance on which one I should be looking for.

ADA3200DAA4BP/ADA3200BPBOX = E3

ADA3200DAA4BW/ADA3200BPBOX = E6

ADA3200DKA4CG/ADA3200CGBOX = E4

Or at least thats about what my overloaded brain was able to come up with.
I did not see much mention of E5, seems to be sandiego core related.

The prices I've seen vary between the various steppings, E3 cheaper than E4/E6, but few retailers offer the first string 'code', just the second. You can see between the first 2, you could end up with a E3 rather than the E6, but pay the higher price. I'm assuming higher revision #'s result in newer, more refined cpu's. Or does the stepping matter, so long as they are venice cores ?

When one retailer has a 3200 for $194CAD, and another has it for $220CAD, I have to wonder.

Athlon 64 Noob, so any clarity is much appreciated.

 

[furballi]

No guarantee with an overclocked CPU. Buy the cheapest CPU.

 

[j2112]

Thanks furballi, though my concern isn't about overclocking guarantees..

 

[the cobbler]

E3 for sure
but for ~ same price...Opty 144:thumbsup:

 

[medbiker]

Seriously, if you're not limited by the wrong socket on your mobo, get the opty 144. I'm on a athlon 64 3200 now, but my other setup with an opty is much much faster.
cheers
-despite the sig, also have an opty 144