CPUs > AMD CPUs > From 2.0 GHz to 2.5 GHz > Dual-Core

Advantages: HyperTransport boosts PC incredibly, EV protection, True gaming experience
Disadvantages: Best things not for free!

AMD Athlon 64X2 is True multitasking, gaming, superior graphics and great performance. I have use this to play "Destination Treasure Island" and "Genesis". That's why I call this true gaming. You'll see how much fun with "Hell gate London" on AMD Athlon. I can feel the real Vista experience with 64X2. AMD technology has enabled "HyperTransport" with this processor and it boosts overall system. It's also works well with Linux versions (I'm using Ubuntu ...
...64 X2 4200+. Enhanced virus protection with this processor enabled with Windows OS, Linux as well as with Solaris. Enhanced virus protection (EVP) can handle many worms, viruses and malfunctions. You'll never be worry with this product. But, you must have Vista Ready configurations on your PC to install Vista. ... Read review

Advantages: Speed, Value for Money
Disadvantages: Stock Cooler

Being an AMD fan boy may not help with the decision of the upgrade. But for the price of the processor you will not be disappointed. I had a 3000+ 64Bit AMD I found it to be a pretty quick with music and videos. However I noticed problems with speed when loading games and video editing. Which is why I decided to upgrade to the AMD 64 Athlon X2 2600+. The 3600+ clocks at 2.0 GHz each, this allows the user to assign programmes with either processor ...
...to a certain processor. AMD have also brought out two drivers which can fix problems with games which are not developed to support dual cores. One of the games called soldiers does not support two processors and is knows to BSOD (Blue Screen of death) and also crashes the system. Another update is to allow programmes to switch between the processors or use both if that process is under stress. The new games on the market are now being developed ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap,Fast,Easy to Install
Disadvantages: None

...Extensions 2, Integrated memory controller, AMD Cool'n'Quiet Technology. Mix this all together and you get the magic of what AMD has produced I would recommend this to anyone who needs a decent processor at a cheap price. All in all I would say that this Item has scored a 10/10 for me it was perfect I will definitely use again, well done AMD keep them coming. ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap, sufficient performance, low power consuption
Disadvantages: Core processors are faster and overclock better

As an Amd fan I often check the performance of the new Amd products. Based on a new 65 nm architecture I really expected that this processor is better than than the X2 3800 processor but I had mixed opinions and I'm a little disappointed. The good things: Dual core decent performance at low price Small power consumption , approximate 60 w at full load and only 8w when Cool‘n’Quiet is enabled. Pretty good. Good stability, The processor is stable ...
...controller. Good price The nod so good things: The new l2 cache memory is slower than the old 90 nm fabrication technology Doesn't overclock as good as core 2 processors Smaller performance than x2 3800 in some applications and also smaller performance than the Intel e4000 in many applications ... Read review

Advantages: Good for vista, fast for every day needs
Disadvantages: Not as overclockable as core 2 duos

I bought this back two years ago for around £130, back then it was a monster cpu but obviously today, people will say this is no core 2 duo. However this still does hold its place in the market due to the price segment of around £45 now, which is excellent value for money. For someone spending this much on a cpu, its likely they are after a budget dual core system, but any dual core cpu will be fast enough for vista as long as you equip it with at ...
...had when i first got vista and it never slowed down, and was generally quicker on my setup than XP was. This is because once you go past a certain amount of power in your setup, XP fails to scale that well, but vista being heavy weighted is no good for a powerless setup but is excellent at scaling in speed with faster setups. i found that with this CPU and 1.5gb, you would deffinatly benefit from upgrading to vista from xp (just like i did). Even ... Read review