ADO4600DOBOX or ADO4600CZBOX?

[shamans]

Here are the links to both products...

http://products.amd.com/en-us/...opCPUDetail.aspx?id=52
http://products.amd.com/en-us/...pCPUDetail.aspx?id=430

I just wanna verify that I should go for ADO4600DOBOX bec. it's 65nm and will probably overclock better?...

 

[aigomorla]

taking a quick look.

#1 is the first
#2 is the second.

#1
Processor AMD Athlon? X2 Dual-Core
Model 4600+
OPN Tray ADO4600IAA5CZ
OPN PIB ADO4600CZBOX
Operating Mode 32 Bit Yes
Operating Mode 64 Bit Yes
Revision F3
Core Speed (MHz) 2400
Voltages 1.20-1.25V
Max Temps (C) 55-72
Wattage 65 W
L1 Cache Size (KB) 128
L1 Cache Count 2
L2 Cache Size (KB) 512
L2 Cache Count 2
L3 Cache Size (KB) 0
CMOS 90nm SOI
Socket AM2
AMD Business Class No


#2
Processor AMD Athlon? X2 Dual-Core
Model 4600+
OPN Tray ADO4600IAA5DO
OPN PIB ADO4600DOBOX
Operating Mode 32 Bit Yes
Operating Mode 64 Bit Yes
Revision G2
Core Speed (MHz) 2400
Voltages 1.325/1.35/1.375V
Max Temps (C) 55-68'C
Wattage 65 W
L1 Cache Size (KB) 128
L1 Cache Count 2
L2 Cache Size (KB) 512
L2 Cache Count 2
L3 Cache Size (KB)
CMOS 65nm SOI
Socket AM2
AMD Business Class No


i'll bolded the good ones from each.

My first guess is #2 is newer. But #1 draws less power. However #2 65nm while #1 is 90nm.

Oh man you have a hell of a pick out for ya. :\ I dont think i could pick between the two.

 

[CTho9305]

Originally posted by: aigomorla
My first guess is #2 is newer. But #1 draws less power. However #2 65nm while #1 is 90nm.

Oh man you have a hell of a pick out for ya. :\ I dont think i could pick between the two.

Why would an end-user care about the manufacturing process if information about power consumption / performance is available?

 

[shamans]

Just to clarify...
#1 is a previous generation 4600+ EE 90nm chip
#2 is a more current generation 4600+ 65 nm chip

.......................and I don't really know of anywhere with information comparing the 2 revisions......In the big scheme of things, it may not matter which one I pick, but it's an interesting question nonetheless .......if anyone has the answer.

What's interesting is why #2 has higher voltages....and if it implies higher power consumption...

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: shamans
Just to clarify...
#1 is a previous generation 4600+ EE 90nm chip
#2 is a more current generation 4600+ 65 nm chip

.......................and I don't really know of anywhere with information comparing the 2 revisions......In the big scheme of things, it may not matter which one I pick, but it's an interesting question nonetheless .......if anyone has the answer.

What's interesting is why #2 has higher voltages....and if it implies higher power consumption...

i know thats why im completely lost on what cpu to get.

newer gen is always the better buy, but older gen has better power consumption. This is why im confused.

 

[Extelleron]

Originally posted by: aigomorla

Originally posted by: shamans
Just to clarify...
#1 is a previous generation 4600+ EE 90nm chip
#2 is a more current generation 4600+ 65 nm chip

.......................and I don't really know of anywhere with information comparing the 2 revisions......In the big scheme of things, it may not matter which one I pick, but it's an interesting question nonetheless .......if anyone has the answer.

What's interesting is why #2 has higher voltages....and if it implies higher power consumption...

i know thats why im completely lost on what cpu to get.

newer gen is always the better buy, but older gen has better power consumption. This is why im confused.

Am I missing something?

Both are 65W processors. I'd go with the DO (65nm) version since it is built on a more advanced process and should draw less power on average. DO 65nm means G2 revision, so it is the newer 65nm Brisbane stepping and will be (roughly) equivalent to 90nm F3 in terms of overclocking, much better than G1 Brisbane which was the launch stepping.

Where are you looking to buy these CPUs?

 

[cmrmrc]

first of all, i doubt you can find a ADO4600CZBOX,

second, if you can get it, the ADO4600CZBOX would be about 2-3% faster than ADO4600DOBOX because the DO is the 65nm version of the X2 with increased L2 latencies but it takes more power than the DO.

its all up to you, do you mind the extra ~10W of increased power draw, if not get the CZ.