PCWizKid has reviewed earlier the Phenom II X3 720 BE, today we review the Phenom II X4 810 (HDX810WFK4FGI). Unlike other unlocked black editions the X4 810 has its multiplier locked at a max of 13, however this does not mean you cant overclock it, there are options and PCWizkid will take them and overclock this CPU for maximum performance.
Not too long ago we reviewed the Phenom X4 9950 aswell and overclocked it to 3Ghz. PCWizKid will do the same in taking the default 2.6Ghz and boosting it to over 3Ghz while keeping temperatures and core voltage increases to a minimum.
PCWizKid's Test system uses the AMD Phenom II processors, AMD 790GX based motherboards, and the well known ATI HD Radeon 4800 series graphics cards. This combination is referred to as the "Dragon" platform. DRAGON TEST SYSTEM SPECS
- All tests are performed at 1280x1024 resolution for consistency in results and comparisons with other system tests. This is a benchmarking resolution which is commonly used in benchmarking.
Game settings for benchmarks are always maxed out at either Very High or Enthusiast levels when available.
3dmark06, 3dVantage, SiSandra 2009, Everest,CPU-Z and many other tools and utilities were used in the benchmarking process.
Specifications
General information
Type
CPU / Microprocessor
Family
AMD Phenom II X4
Model number
810
Part number
HDX810WFK4FGI
Stepping code
AACZC AC
Frequency (MHz)
2600
Bus speed (MHz)
667 MHz Memory controller
One 1800 MHz 16-bit HyperTransport link
Package
938-pin organic micro-PGA
Sockets
Socket AM2+ Socket AM3
Introduction date
Feb 9, 2009
Price at introduction
$175
Architecture / Microarchitecture
Processor core
Deneb
Manufacturing process
0.045 micron SOI 758 million transistors
Data width
64 bit
Number of cores
4
Floating Point Unit
Integrated
Level 1 cache size
4 x 64 KB 2-way associative instruction caches 4 x 64 KB 2-way associative data caches
On socket AM2+/AM3 platforms in the minimum performance state the processor runs at 800 MHz / 0.875 - 1.15 Volt core voltage, and has TDP 47.6 Watt
On socket AM2 platforms in the minimum performance state the processor runs at 800 MHz / 1.15 Volt core voltage, and has TDP 72.3 Watt
Conclusions
The Phenom II X4 810 has made a difference with 4MB L3 cache. You can tell also by the results demonstrated in the video review that the 45nm chip has better power efficiency than its older cousin the Phenom 9950 which makes it an attractive choice to other Intel 45nm quad cores as well. For the price point again AMD has proven it is capable to deliver performance. With a little overclocking, we see that there are increases from 10% to 20% from the Phenom II X3 720 also. I must admit overclocking of a locked CPU is not as fun as the Black Editions reviewed by PCWizkid, but none the less it was doable and satisfactory with a stable 3.1Ghz thats a 20% increase at little cost. The Phenom II X4 810 has demonstrated a solid performance at all levels competing to the Intel Q9400 and Q9300 quad-core CPUs for less.
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