3400+ vs 3500+

[glockjs]

these both seem to be around the same price as far as socket 939. both run at 2.2ghz. anybody know which is better to OC. i know the 3400+ can be OC to a 3800+ without a sweat. not too sure what a pro or con would really be by picking up either one. thanks

[808smokey]

Unless I'm wrong the 3400 is Socket 754 not 939 like the 3500+ I would get the 3500+ of your board support its.

[bazooka]

You are right.

These three company’s offerings are priced very differently, that is why those of you who wish to acquire a Socket754 platform have something to choose from. In this article we are going to find out what the newcomer from AMD, Athlon 64 3400+, is capable of, if it will be able to become a worthy competitor to the top Intel processors, and what it actually looks against the background of the already existing AMD processors.

[glockjs]

buzzzz, wrong

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-503&depa=1

from what i understand 939 is better due to 754 being the cheaper option missing a few things

[ViRaL1]

I may be missing something, but they don't seem to list a 3500+ in Socket 754. Your board isn't 939, right?

[glockjs]

this aint no replacement chip, this is a full throttle upgrade need...faster...com..put..er.

[ViRaL1]

Go for the 4000+ then. :P

[glockjs]

ya wanna loan me some flow then?

[ViRaL1]

Model Number Frequency L2 Cache Packaging
4000+ 2.4 GHz 1 MB 939-pin
3800+ 2.4GHz 512KB 939-pin
3700+ 2.4GHz 1MB 754-pin
3500+ 2.2GHz 512KB 939-pin
3400+ 2.4GHz 512KB 754-pin
3200+ 2.0GHz 1MB 754-pin
3200+ 2.0GHz 512KB 939-pin
3000+ 2.0GHz 512KB 754-pin
3000+ 1.8GHz 512KB 939-pin


Specs from AMD's site. It's possible that Newegg's info is wrong. For pure natural performance, I'd go with larger cache. On the other hand, something with a smaller cache might overclock more easily, since you'll be boosting the speed on the cache too. Another thing to consider is that the 939 might have a longer upgrade path than the 754. Also consider there are other advamtages to socket 939. Check out this page...

http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118_9485_9487^10248,00.html

[glockjs]

doh

well i found my answer with a little research. how newbish of me :P kinda interesting. now i def know which im going with. the 3500. guess the 3400 939 is htt limited. and it does exist :P

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43604