each core having its own L1 & L2 cache. AMD Dedicated Multi-Cache ? Each core has its own dedicated L2 cache, which enables simultaneous independent core access to L2 cache, eliminating the need for cores to arbitrate for cache access. This helps reduce latency on L2 cache accesses AMD Virtualization (AMD-V) Technology ? Silicon feature-set enhancements designed to improve the performance, reliability & security of both existing & future virtualization environments . AMD PowerNow! 3.0 Technology ? Delivers performance on demand when you need it & power savings when you don?t. Get improvements over previous-generation AMD Athlon II processors; slash your power consumption by up to 50% when doing basic tasks, 40% when running heavy load & 50% when idle. Offers Low core voltages & enhanced cache power management, providing a green, cool & quiet PC experience by reducing heat & noise. HyperTransport 3.0 Technology ? 3rd Gen. interface improves performance, supporting transfer speeds up to 4.4GT/s. Simultaneous 32-bit & 64-bit Computing ? AMD64 technology enables a breakthrough approach to 64-bit computing doubling the number of registers in the processor allowing you to use today?s 32-bit software applications while enabling the use of next gen. 64-bit applications. Cache Size ? L1 Cache: 64K of L1 instruction & 64K of L1 data cache/core; 512KB total L1/processor; L2 Cache: 2MB total/L2 per processor; 512KB of L2 cache/core. HyperTransport technology links ? One 16-bit/16-bit link @ up to 4.0GHz full duplex (2.0GHz X2).  (less)

Athlon? 64 X2 dual core processor. Work or play with multiple programs without any stalling or waiting. Dual-core technology is like having two processors, and two working together is better and faster than one working alone. Do more in less time with the AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core processor.  (less)

programs and the new generation of multi-threaded software. For everyone this means a significant increase in response and performance when running multiple applications simultaneously. AMD64 technology provides full-speed support for x86 code base for uncompromising performance 40-bit physical addresses, 48-bit virtual addresses Sixteen 64-bit integer registers Sixteen 128-bit SSE/SSE2/SSE3 registers AMD Digital Media XPress provides support for SSE, SSE2, SSE3 and MMX instructions One 16-bit link up to 2000MHz Up to 8GB/s HyperTransport I/O bandwidth Up to 20.8GB/s total delivered processor-to-system bandwidth  (less)

each core having its own L1 & L2 cache. AMD Dedicated Multi-Cache ? Each core has its own dedicated L2 cache, which enables simultaneous independent core access to L2 cache, eliminating the need for cores to arbitrate for cache access. This helps reduce latency on L2 cache accesses AMD Virtualization (AMD-V) Technology ? Silicon feature-set enhancements designed to improve the performance, reliability & security of both existing & future virtualization environments . AMD PowerNow! 3.0 Technology ? Delivers performance on demand when you need it & power savings when you don?t. Get improvements over previous-generation AMD Athlon II processors; slash your power consumption by up to 50% when doing basic tasks, 40% when running heavy load & 50% when idle. Offers Low core voltages & enhanced cache power management, providing a green, cool & quiet PC experience by reducing heat & noise. HyperTransport 3.0 Technology ? 3rd Gen. interface improves performance, supporting transfer speeds up to 4.4GT/s. Simultaneous 32-bit & 64-bit Computing ? AMD64 technology enables a breakthrough approach to 64-bit computing doubling the number of registers in the processor allowing you to use today?s 32-bit software applications while enabling the use of next gen. 64-bit applications. Cache Size ? L1 Cache: 64K of L1 instruction & 64K of L1 data cache/core; 512KB total L1/processor; L2 Cache: 2MB total/L2 per processor; 512KB of L2 cache/core. HyperTransport technology links ? One 16-bit/16-bit link @ up to 4.0GHz full duplex (2.0GHz X2).  (less)

processors help protect investment in existing applications and infrastructure through increased performance headroom and scalability to the most widely deployed 64-bit server platforms.  (less)

it invents today will shape the world's future.  (less)

gaming, creativity, and beyond. With AMD Phenom II processors as the foundation, you'll enjoy a new level of responsiveness and visual intensity. AMD puts high definition computing within everyone's reach. Do more than Dual Core - take advantage of a third core to get performance that turns your imagination into reality.  (less)

industry-leading Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor in the same power envelope.  (less)

industry-leading Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor in the same power envelope.and up to 150% better than the competition.  (less)

protection. In the home, interests have shifted from low-bandwidth photos and Internet surfing to downloading and viewing high definition videos, as well as advanced photo and video editing. The Intel Core 2 Duo processor was developed to meet all these demands.Built on the innovative Intel Core microarchitecture, the Intel Core 2 Duo desktop processor delivers revolutionary dual-core performance and breakthrough processor energy efficiency. With Intel Wide Dynamic Execution, Intel Smart Memory Access, Intel Advanced Smart Cache and Intel Digital Media Boost, this new processor is designed to do more in less time. Additional features to support enhanced security, virtualization, and 64-bit computing make the Intel Core 2 Duo the most impressive new processor developed for an increasingly multimedia-centered, high-definition world.Design changes in the Intel Core 2 Duo processors that improve performance also increase processor energy efficiency by operating at lower frequencies that require less power to run. Intel Intelligent Power Capability optimizes energy usage of the processor cores by turning on computing functions only when needed. This more energy-efficient processor supports smaller, more capable, and quieter desktop PC to conserve critical power resources.  (less)

that include an Intel Integrated Server RAID Module.  (less)