AMD X2 4800 or fx-57 ?

[jhands]

I am building a new high end computer and i want to know if buying a X2 4800 or a fx-57 proc would make any difference? i mainly use my computer for gaming and editing videos and would a dual core be any better than a single core?

 

[RichUK]

lol .. you need to do a search my friend .. you wouldnt believe how many threads there has been with that thread title

 

[duffman1]

go with the fx-57 its the best out there.

 

[RichUK]

Originally posted by: duffman1
go with the fx-57 its the best out there.

can you justify your opinion?

the 4800+ would be the better choice if he has that money to burn

 

[duffman1]

well he uses his computer for gaming and editing videos. And fx-57 is best for gaming im not to sure about editing videos but i imagine it is good at that too. Heres some benchmarks to back my opinion up. benchmarks Also i hear they o/c pretty nice.

 

[carlosd]

The X2

 

[bjc112]

If dropping nearly a GRAND on a CPU, its the X2 hands down..

Almost guaranteed 2.6ghz and then its a no brainer..

Sacrifice 200mhz for a ADDITIONAL core @ 2.4ghz!! ( 2.6ghz OC )

 

[anarchyreigns]

Get the X2.

 

[Hacp]

Originally posted by: bjc112
If dropping nearly a GRAND on a CPU, its the X2 hands down..

Almost guaranteed 2.6ghz and then its a no brainer..

Sacrifice 200mhz for a ADDITIONAL core @ 2.4ghz!! ( 2.6ghz OC )

You could always OC the FX-57, and many have dont to 3.0 . But I would have to say the X2, as if your video editing, especially using photoshop, then you'll see a VERY large increase in that application. As for games, well you won't notice that much of a difference because the video card matters more than the procesor for 3d games.

 

[KoolDrew]

Originally posted by: anarchyreigns
Get the X2.

 

[bjc112]

Originally posted by: Hacp

Originally posted by: bjc112
If dropping nearly a GRAND on a CPU, its the X2 hands down..

Almost guaranteed 2.6ghz and then its a no brainer..

Sacrifice 200mhz for a ADDITIONAL core @ 2.4ghz!! ( 2.6ghz OC )

You could always OC the FX-57, and many have dont to 3.0 . But I would have to say the X2, as if your video editing, especially using photoshop, then you'll see a VERY large increase in that application. As for games, well you won't notice that much of a difference because the video card matters more than the procesor for 3d games.

Even based of the Link of the 2nd poster, the 57 @ 3ghz doesn't win by much..

The second core is absolutely worth it at the same price.

 

[jiffylube1024]

Go for the X2 man! Two CPU's versus one is worth a 200 MHz dip. Hell it's worth more than that!

 

[Unkno]

X2 3800+ FTW!!!!



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[imported_michaelpatrick33]

$800 for X2 4800+
versus
$1000 for the FX-57

So they are not the same price as the X2 4800+ is 20% cheaper. Enough for the new Nforce4 full dual 16X lane SLI boards that are coming out if you get the X2.

Just wanted to point that the X2 4800+ has dropped in price enough below the FX-57 that it makes it harder to justify the FX-57

 

[thescreensavers]

the X2

 

[mike3uz]

I would say X2.

 

[n7]

X2

 

[secretanchitman]

AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+.

damn! i wish i had money to burn like that....no fair!

 

[zoz123]

For people who have the money, buy two pcs, one F-57 just for gaming and the other is X2 or dual opteron workstation or desktop for all the work

If you can afford only one PC, then I prefer the X2, even if the F-57 will beat it in single threaded applications the X2 is still better...

Imagine this situation (we all do that even if we use the PC for mere gaming):

I run Doom 3 while I have Antivirus software and software firewall in the background. Also, I download a torrent file that eats 5-15% of processor power.

The single core processor running the game will be running at 80-90% efficiency dedicated for Doom 3 while the dual core will be 100% dedicated to the game as the other running operations will be handled by the other core...sweet isn't it?

Even if gaming will not benefit directly from the 2nd core, the X2 is the way to go for today and surely for tomorrow

 

[perucho07]

X2 4800+ for sure. Why?
1.- Multiprocessing
2.- Versatility
3.- Very fast
4.- Cheaper
5.- Future applications and
6.- 2x1

 

[biostud]

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=28&threadid=1692288&enterthread=y

85% for 4800+
15% for FX-57

the statistics has spoken

 

[Mik3y]

Originally posted by: duffman1
well he uses his computer for gaming and editing videos. And fx-57 is best for gaming im not to sure about editing videos but i imagine it is good at that too. Heres some benchmarks to back my opinion up. benchmarks Also i hear they o/c pretty nice.

its true that hte fx-57 is the best for gaming out there, but 5fps doesnt do justice. the x2 4800+ is the far smarter choice and the more superior processor in all fields. dual-core's the future.

 

[MegaWorks]

Opteron 144 and OC to + 3Ghz

 

[RichUK]

Originally posted by: MegaWorks
Opteron 144 and OC to + 3Ghz

yeah if you are lucky enough to get a CABNE or CABYE stepping, as this is FX57 silicone !!

otherwise you are not guaranteed anything over a 3700+ san Diego standard chip

 

[MegaWorks]

Originally posted by: RichUK

Originally posted by: MegaWorks
Opteron 144 and OC to + 3Ghz

yeah if you are lucky enough to get a CABNE or CABYE stepping, as this is FX57 silicone !!

otherwise you are not guaranteed anything over a 3700+ san Diego standard chip

I got it yesterday! It's a CABNE 0530APMW.:laugh: