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is this true XP2200 "b" core?????
I was looking around ebay because I'm about to sell my XP220. I came across a guy selling an XP2200 this saying its a "B" core and that it overclocks better here is what he had to say let me know if there is any truth to this???
AMD Athlon XP 2200+ OEM processor in the Thoroughbred B core version (not the older Thoroughbred A version). For further information click the following link: http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118_1274_3734^3736,00.html
The newer "Thoroughbred B core" (or Revision B core) version would be OF INTEREST TO OVERCLOCKERS: Stepping code for this processor is AIUGB. What is so special about theThoroughbred B?
In a nutshell, Thoroughbred Revision B processors run cooler and are higher-clocking. The "B" core is slightly larger (84 mm^2 vs. 80 mm^2 for Thoroughbred As) due to a new layout designed to improve scalability. There are also 0.4 million (400,000) additional transistors added to reduce EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference, etc), as well as a 9th layer of silicon (also referred to as "metal layers") was added to the processor, up from 8 in the Thoroughbred A core. These two significant changes should help the Thorougbred quickly scale up to higher clock speeds.
These babies are very overclockable (at your own risk— don't overdo it).
I was looking around ebay because I'm about to sell my XP220. I came across a guy selling an XP2200 this saying its a "B" core and that it overclocks better here is what he had to say let me know if there is any truth to this???
AMD Athlon XP 2200+ OEM processor in the Thoroughbred B core version (not the older Thoroughbred A version). For further information click the following link: http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118_1274_3734^3736,00.html
The newer "Thoroughbred B core" (or Revision B core) version would be OF INTEREST TO OVERCLOCKERS: Stepping code for this processor is AIUGB. What is so special about theThoroughbred B?
In a nutshell, Thoroughbred Revision B processors run cooler and are higher-clocking. The "B" core is slightly larger (84 mm^2 vs. 80 mm^2 for Thoroughbred As) due to a new layout designed to improve scalability. There are also 0.4 million (400,000) additional transistors added to reduce EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference, etc), as well as a 9th layer of silicon (also referred to as "metal layers") was added to the processor, up from 8 in the Thoroughbred A core. These two significant changes should help the Thorougbred quickly scale up to higher clock speeds.
These babies are very overclockable (at your own risk— don't overdo it).
