CPU/Mobo AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 Processor : Review

[dipdude]

For the Full Review go to : Guru3d



The Verdict

The year 2006 is going to be an important one for dual-core processors.

It's quite apparent that the AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 is one heck of a processor. In a lot of scenarios the FX-57 will still beat it though. So if you are asking yourself what to buy ... well I would recommend the Dual-Core FX-60 for sure for this very simple reason. This CPU is only showing like 70% of it's real potential at the moment. Most software applications are not optimized at all for Dual-core technology and that's the limiting factor in these decisive results.

Therefore think of dual-core technology as an investment in the future. In the months to come pretty much all new software will make darn sure it's dual-core ready and that's the moment where single core processors will get hurt a lot. Multi-threaded applications will grow quickly and constantly. In respect to gaming, both ATI and NVIDIA are working really hard on dual-core improvements for their driver software so some nice performance increases will become visible in that area also.

I really do respect this processor, it's so fast with everything. I mean, even working on the Windows desktop when you click something you'll hear a little resistance from the HD shouting hold up hold up, I can't go any faster man! You click and it's there. That simply goes for anything. Encoding MP3 music, playing games, multimedia playback, MS Office, there is not one thing even remotely bad regarding this CPU. For the tweakers among you, hey the multiplier is unlocked.

A valid question is "should you buy it" at this time-frame. The FX-60 is socket 939, and this will be supported by AMD we believe until mid 2007, and that's not bad. However, by May 15th, 2006 we should see the new Socket M2 motherboards (which are not 939 compatible and will use DDR2 memory). So laying down a grand in the PC a shop for the FX-60 seems something you really need to think about when it will soon be replaced by a new socket design.

Other then this, there's nothing really negative to say about this product other then the price tag which is 1000 EURO/USD easily. You might have to sell a kidney to afford it. AMD made a good decision to move the FX series towards dual-core. Most of our benchmark that are not at all dual-core optimized this processor shows of it's magic and show how close performance is to that mighty FX-57 processor. Once a the software actually can use that second core it'll leave the FX-57 way behind.

The AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 is top of the crop as I must say that this is one of the most screaming fast processors out there.

 

[Aditya]

Thanks m8. I was looking for reviews .

 

[Rahul]

Other then this, there's nothing really negative to say about this product other then the price tag which is 1000 EURO/USD easily. You might have to sell a kidney to afford it. AMD made a good decision to move the FX series towards dual-core. Most of our benchmark that are not at all dual-core optimized this processor shows of it's magic and show how close performance is to that mighty FX-57 processor. Once a the software actually can use that second core it'll leave the FX-57 way behind.

hehehe

 

[Vandal]

Other then this, there's nothing really negative to say about this product other then the price tag which is 1000 EURO/USD easily. You might have to sell a kidney to afford it. AMD made a good decision to move the FX series towards dual-core. Most of our benchmark that are not at all dual-core optimized this processor shows of it's magic and show how close performance is to that mighty FX-57 processor. Once a the software actually can use that second core it'll leave the FX-57 way behind.

hehehe

Actually rahul the only reason AMD is overpricing these babies is the reason why we wanna buy em (talking dual core) the performance and heat specs (that's 2 reasons well.. ). Its just a matter of pricing strategy used...For example Intel is is hardly charging you anything for core number 2...

 

[Harshal]

^^^ Bad Example... as second core on intel is not doing its work as good as it is on AMD The reason its priced so high is that you get option of unlocked mutli and basically a higher binned chip (this is what I guess and is not proved anywhere except some World Records ).

 

[Vandal]

^^^ Bad Example... as second core on intel is not doing its work as good as it is on AMD The reason its priced so high is that you get option of unlocked mutli and basically a higher binned chip (this is what I guess and is not proved anywhere except some World Records ).

Yep...forget the unlocked multi cause the dual cores aren't good OC'rs anyways... And for me who doesn't really OC this is a moot point.. Look @ it this way..price per core? What exactly are you getting? Intel has to price conservatively cause they're getting their nutz wrung by AMD in the performance arena not to mention their heating issues which have been a serious p*le in the h*le for them since the "E' series 478's..
What I'm saying is that AMD has overpriced the X2 series deliberately because they knew from the beginning how badly people would want em, cause we all had a taste with the venices....You always want more of a good thing doncha???

 

[Harshal]

What I'm saying is that AMD has overpriced the X2 series deliberately because they knew from the beginning how badly people would want em, cause we all had a taste with the venices....You always want more of a good thing doncha???

Yeah I agree with you on that. But then they need to get some money to keep us going crazy in future with K9/K10, Dont They? Also with Intel able to keep prices low is that they have 2-3 fabs making 90nm Chips. Where AMD has FAB30 doing its thing. Hopefully situation will change after new FAB goes live before this year end. Yes we all want best things and whats wrong if its available in Double pack.

 

[Rahul]

Actually rahul the only reason AMD is overpricing these babies is the reason why we wanna buy em (talking dual core) the performance and heat specs (that's 2 reasons well.. ). Its just a matter of pricing strategy used...For example Intel is is hardly charging you anything for core number 2...

i know that buddy ...... that comment was from the website only .....

about the things u said lemme say simpley AMD is now in the place where Intel used to be ...... so now AMD's pricing is like wat Intel's used to be ....