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Phenom II X6 1055T and 1090T processor review

We test the AMD Phenom II X6 series processors today. A 289 USD Phenom II X6 1095T Black Edition processor all of the sudden can compete with say a quad-core Core i7 950 and 965 when it comes to multi-threaded applications. But AMD releases two six-core processors, the AMD Phenom II X6 1090T clocked at a base clock of 3.2 GHz and the AMD Phenom II X6 1055T at 2.8 GHz.

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AMD Phenom II X6 1090T 6-Core Processor Review @ HotHardware.com

If you recall AMD's platform roll-out plans for the last few years, the new "Leo" platform we'll be showing you in this article may not come as a total surprise. After all, we have already shown you the 890GX chipset, the first in the 800-series. And we've almost lost cound of how many Radeon HD 5000-series graphics cards we've featured on these pages. Today, AMD completes the platform picture with the release of a new series of six-core processors, aptly named the Phenom II X6. We should also point out a new enthusiast-class chipset is arriving alongside the Phenom II X6 as well, the 890FX...

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Phenom II X6 & 890FX, 880G, 890GX Review @ HardwareHeaven.com

Today we will be taking a look at the AMD 890FX and Phenom II X6 1090T in a selection of real world tests to find out how it fits into the current marketplace. In addition to this we will also cover some additional 890GX products and a few boards which use the new budget 880G chipset to ensure readers have the full picture when it comes to AMD performance.

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AMD Phenom II X6 1090T @ ocaholic

With its Phenom II X6 AMD has its first mainstream six core CPU in the portfolio which should provide users with quite a lot more computing power than its predecessors. AMD now also has a Turbo feature which boosts single threaded applications.

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AMD Phenom II X6 1090T BE & Phenom II X6 1055T Review

If money is no object then the six-core Core i7 980X processor is as good as it gets right now. Conversely, today's announcement from AMD is meant to follow the same trend as with recent Phenom CPU releases. AMD is hoping to offer a more attractive six-core processor by providing their Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition and Phenom II X6 1055T models at far more realisticprices.

The Phenom II X6 1090T BE is expected to hit shelves at just under $300, making it three times more affordable than the Core i7 980X. At this price point, this 3.2GHz hexa-core AMD processor will be sitting alongside the Core i7 930 and Core i7 860 from Intel. Let me remind you that this is a fully unlocked Black Edition chip that depending on how it overclocks could be a real bargain for those of you willing to tweak your hardware a bit.

Those looking for something even cheaper, today's AMD announcement will not disappoint. The Phenom II X6 1055T will be sold for just $220, a mere $20 more than the Core i7 750. This should make for an interesting shoot out.

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Phenom II X6 1090T CPU Review @ Hardware Secrets

AMD is launching today their first six-core CPUs: Phenom II X6 1055T (2.8 GHz) and Phenom II X6 1090T (3.2 GHz). Let's see what kind of performance level the fastest CPU from AMD can deliver and compare it to competitors from Intel.

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AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Review @ OCC

If you compare it to its Phenom II counter parts, then this is a major step up from the quad cores such as the Phenom II X4 965. Also compared to some of the higher end Intel Quad Cores, the Phenom II X6 1090T shows improvement. When it came to overclocking, especially with the unlocked "Black Edition" multiplier, the Phenom II X5 1090T was quite simple.

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AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Review

In the end, I settled for a 238 MHz reference clock and a 17.5 multiplier for a final clock of 4.165 GHz. Not bad at all! Core voltage was set at 1.45V, while the memory controller required just 1.23V. Both the HT link and memory controller ran at 2618 MHz.

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AMD Phenom II X6 1090T and 1055T Six-Core Processor Review @ Legit Reviews

The new AMD Phenom II X6 processors, AMD 8-series chipsets and ATI Radeon HD 5800 series cards make up what is called the 'Leo' platform and is said to be the ultimate AMD platform for power users. Today, our focus will be on the new AMD Phenom II X6 processors as we have the AMD Phenom II X6 1090T processor in-house and have been pounding away on it for the past several days. We were able to reach just shy of 4.2GHz by lowering the HT multiplier again and increasing the CPU Voltage to +0.150V...

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AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition 3.2GHz Six Core CPU

So, AMD has been having some difficulty in keeping up with Intel and their current generation of CPU. This is not to say that AMD does not have fast CPUs, it is just that they have only been as fast as Intel’s last generation (unless you overclock them to the kilt).

Well, all that is changing today. AMD has just lifted the lid on a 6-core Phenom II CPU. This 3.2GHz many cored monster could rearrange the playing field for CPUs. Along with the Phenom II X6 we are also seeing the 890FX chipset for the first time. This gives a high-end CPU the needed chipset to operate in the enthusiast and prosumer market. According to AMD, even the 3.2GHz 1090T will only set you back about $300.

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AMD Phenom II 1090T 6-Core Processor Platform Review @ Hi Tech Legion

The AMD Phenom II 1090T CPU and the AMD 890 chipset both come with some common AMD features, such as reverse compatibility to AM2+ and Cool n Quiet, but have added some newer features that will address the needs of the one, the many and the few.

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AMD Phenom II X6 1090T & 1055T Six-Core Processors Review @ Hardware Canucks

For the better part of the last year, there had been rumors of an AMD 6-core processor family that would soon be introduced. Well, that day has come and in this review we focus upon two products from AMD's Phenom X6 family: the 1090T Black Edition and the slightly more pedestrian 1055T. Are they enough to topple Intel from its current place upon the performance throne?

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AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition @ PureOverclock

Today marks the release of AMD's Leo platform, featuring the Phenom II X6 processor and 890FX chipset, and HD5800 series graphic cards. With it specifically comes the Phenom II X6, which is the desktop iteration of the Istanbul chip, and is AMD's fastest desktop chip to date. We look at the 1090T and see how this hex-core performs when stacked up against Intel's Core i7 chips. You may be surprised at the results.

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AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition Review

Forget about 2010 being the Year of the Tablet: It more appropriately needs to be called the Year of Six. First came Intel's six-core "Gulftown" Core i7-980X CPU, which redefined the top of Intel's processor lineup. Then there was AMD's ATI Radeon HD 5870 Eyefinity6 Edition video card, which could drive up to half a dozen monitors at once. Now AMD is also meeting up with Intel on the boxcars with the release of its own new family of six-core CPUs: the Phenom II X6.

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AMD's Six-Core Phenom II X6 1090T & 1055T Reviewed

A very smart man once told me that absolute performance doesn’t matter, it’s performance at a given price point that makes a product successful. While AMD hasn’t held the absolute performance crown for several years now, that doesn’t mean the company’s products haven’t been successful.

During the days of the original Phenom, AMD started the trend of offering more cores than Intel at a given price point. Intel had the Core 2 Duo, AMD responded with the triple core Phenom X3. As AMD’s products got more competitive, the more-for-less approach didn’t change. Today AMD will sell you three or four cores for the price of two from Intel.

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AMD Phenom II X6 1090T And 890FX Platform Review: Hello, Leo

Enter the Phenom II X6—what I’d consider to be the first viable six-core option for desktop power users.

The Core i7-980X demonstrated the benefits of increased processor parallelization versus Intel’s previous flagship, the Core i7-975. With both chips running at 3.33 GHz, it is easy to see where an extra two cores buys you better performance.

AMD’s new flagship Phenom II X6 is going to show us whether spending extra money on two extra cores is a smart move. After all, the Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition bears a $185 MSRP, while the Phenom II X6 1090T will go for $285. Does a 50% higher core count translate into a greater than 50% price bump?

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AMD Phenom-II X6-1090T AM3 CPU Review @ Benchmark Reviews

MD's Turbo CORE technology is now available in 'Thuban' Phenom-II AM3 desktop processors, beginning with the 2.8GHz X6-1055T and 3.2GHz X6-1090T CPUs. Turbo CORE senses when three of the six processor cores are not in use, and automatically boosts the clock speed up to 500MHz. Paired with the AMD 890FX chipset found on ASUS' Crosshair-IV Formula ROG motherboard, the AMD Phenom-II X6-1090T Black Edition CPU can reach 4.0GHz on all six cores with an additional 4.3GHz Turbo CORE. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the AMD X6-1090T against the Intel Core i7-920 and i7-890X processors in gaming, computing, and overclocking performance.

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