AMD this month presents a processor that has a different architecture with the latest processors, Phenom II, the Athlon II. Processor with Regor code does not have four cores like Phenom II, although it is the Phenom X2 II. Athlon X2 II 250 also does not have L3 cache, but AMD makes its L2 cache becomes larger than twice the Phenom II for his per core. Although no L3 cache, it Athlon X2 II can not be underestimated. This processor good enough when running the game, not even disappointing when used for editing images.
AMD offers the Athlon X2 II 250 at a price below one million dollars for Indonesia region. Seeing the price, then the processor is very suitable to serve as the brains of computers for office and can also be used for a cheap HTPC. Is it a cheap price? Not really. This processor is also more power efficient than the Phenom X2 II.
Athlon X2 II coming to 250 CHIP Test Lab tested directly. CHIP II Athlon X2 test 250 using BAPCo Sysmark 2007. As a comparison, using the CHIP II X2 Phenom 550 and 545 to deal with the Athlon X2 II 250. For more information, please read the article about the Athlon X2 II 250 to CHIP edition 8 / 2009.
