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PC Stats has posted an AMD AthlonXP 2500+ Barton Processor review



The AMD AthlonXP processor has long represented an equal balance of pure economical value and performance. These traits have been enticing consumers towards AMD since the introduction of DDR memory, and that has given the company a strong foothold in the consumer PC markets. While it used to be said Intel was a force to be reckoned with, it now seems as though AMD has become just that, leaving Intel more on the defensive than ever before. While the price of an AMD processor is not as inexpensive as it once was ($200 CDN for a flagship processor anyone?), it still packs in one heck of a punch! With the release of the recent 'Barton' core AMD have undeniably rejuvenated the AthlonXP processor lineup once again. And since this isn't exactly breaking news, I'm sure you are already aware that the extra cache this core contains has brought about even better performance results...
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