CPU Guide

AMD Phenom II X6 1055T (2.8GHz)

AMD promised affordable multi-core computing solutions and the new six-core based Phenom II X6 1055T has proven this to be true.
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HWZ's Overall Rating: 7.5
THE GOOD
Turbo Core adds more performance for lightly threaded apps
Has the same thermal envelope as an AMD quad-core CPU
THE BAD
Performance in lightly threaded applications still behind its rivals