Phenom 9600 vs Core2Duo E8400??

[Kurtz]

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Hi!

I have dicided to buy the CPU, but i am confused between to processor which to buy??

Please Help...!

AMD Phenom 9600 Agena 2.3GHz AM2+ Quad-Core

OR

Intel Core2Duo E8400

I want to play Flight Simulator X game on it. Nothing as much doing else.

[Sebastian.j]

As per the specification of the GAME as follows:

* Microsoft® Windows® XP SP2 / Vista
* PC with 1 GHz equivalent or higher processor
* 512 MB of system RAM for Windows XP SP2 / 512 MB Vista
* 14 GB available hard disk space
* DVD-ROM drive
* 32 MB DirectX 9 compatible video card required
* Sound card, speakers or headphones required for audio
* Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
* 56.6 Kbps or better modem for online play


You can choose by your self as the spesification of the processor you require for it...

AMD Phenom 9600 Specification :

* Manufacturer: AMD (Advanced Micro Devices)

* Part Number:HD9600WCGDBOX

General:

Processor

* Type AMD Phenom X4 9600

* Multi-Core processor technology Quad-Core

* 64-bit processor Yes

* Processor Qty 1

* Processor number 9600

* Processor socket Socket AM2+

* Clock speed 2.3 GHz

* Core voltage 1.1/1.15/1.2/1.25 V

* Processor Manufacturing Process 65 nm

* Processor / Thermal Specification 70 ?C

* Architecture Features AMD Virtualization , Enhanced Virus Protection ,
HyperTransport technology , AMD Cool'n'Quiet Technology

* Architecture Features AMD Virtualization , Enhanced Virus Protection , HyperTransport technology , AMD Cool'n'Quiet Technology

* Thermal Design Power 95 W

Cache Memory

* Installed Size L2 - 4 x 512 KB - L3 cache - 2 MB

Expansion / Connectivity

* Expansion Slots Total (Free) None

* Compatible Slots 1 x Processor - Socket AM2+

Miscellaneous

* Included Accessories:Included Processor Accessories Cooler (fansink)

* Package Type AMD Processor in a Box (PIB)

Manufacturer Warranty

* Service & support type 3 years warranty


Intel Core 2 Duo E8400

* Manufacturer: Intel Corp.

* Part Number:BX80570E8400

General:

* Product Type Processor

Processor

* Type Intel Core 2 Duo E8400

* Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core

* 64-bit processor Yes

* Processor Qty 1

* Processor number E8400

* Processor socket LGA775 Socket

* Clock speed 3 GHz

* Processor Manufacturing Process 45 nm

* Processor / Thermal Specification 72.4 ?C

* Architecture Features Intel 64 Technology , Intel Thermal Monitor 2 , Enhanced Halt State (C1E) , Enhanced SpeedStep technology , Execute Disable Bit capability , Intel Virtualization Technology , Intel Trusted Execution Technology

* Bus speed 1333 MHz

* Architecture Features Intel 64 Technology , Intel Thermal Monitor 2 , Enhanced Halt State (C1E) , Enhanced SpeedStep technology , Execute Disable Bit capability , Intel Virtualization Technology , Intel Trusted Execution Technology

* Thermal Design Power 65 W

Cache Memory

* Installed Size L2 cache - 6 MB

Expansion / Connectivity

* Expansion Slots Total (Free) None

* Compatible Slots 1 x Processor - LGA775 Socket

Miscellaneous

* Package Type Intel Boxed

Manufacturer Warranty

* Service & support type 3 years warranty

Warranty

* Service / Support Details Limited warranty 3 years

[Sebastian.j]

I will recommend you to buy intell processor as it is 3 GHz and giving Core2Duo processor.