CPU Guide

AMD Phenom II X4 970 Black Edition

The AMD Phenom II X4 970 Black Edition is now the company's fastest quad-core processor, with a 3.5GHz clock speed and with unlocked multipliers for users to push it further.
HWZ's Overall Rating: 8.0
THE GOOD
Competitive performance
Lower power consumption than older Phenom II X4
THE BAD
Energy efficiency falls short of rival Intel processor