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Product Description
Designed for extreme power, the Intel® Core™2 Extreme processor for desktop PCs features an arsenal of performance-rich technologies, including up to 4 MB of shared L2 cache and... More
Designed for extreme power, the Intel® Core™2 Extreme processor for desktop PCs features an arsenal of performance-rich technologies, including up to 4 MB of shared L2 cache and up to 1066 MHz Front Side Bus. Less
CPU-FM1-A8-3850R Brilliant HD entertainment beckons. With quad-core speed and discrete-class graphics, VISION A8 Technology with the AMD Quad-Core A8 Series Accelerated Processor lets you... More
CPU-FM1-A8-3850R Brilliant HD entertainment beckons. With quad-core speed and discrete-class graphics, VISION A8 Technology with the AMD Quad-Core A8 Series Accelerated Processor lets you experience the next dimension of entertainment. Shoot, edit and share your own HD movies effortlessly. Watch Blu-ray 3D movies. Video chat, surf the Web and listen to music at the same time. Or flee into the insanely lifelike arena of HD 3D games. Less
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Key Features   
Clock Speed 2.93 GHz 2.9 GHz
Package Type OEM / Unboxed -
Architecture 65 nanometers 32 nanometers
Socket Type   Socket LGA775 Socket F
Product Type Processor Processor
Bus Speed 1066 MHz 600 MHz
Processor Type Core 2 Extreme AMD A8 Quad-Core
Processor   
Processor Type   Core 2 Extreme AMD A8 Quad-Core
Processor Instruction Set SSE • SSE2 • SSE3 -
Clock Speed   2.93 GHz 2.9 GHz
Manufacturer Intel AMD
Product Type   Processor Processor
Memory   
L2 Cache Size 4 MB 4 MB
Other Features   
Package Qty. 1 1
Platform   PC -
Compatible Chipsets Intel 975X Express -
Processor Features Enhanced Intel Speedstep technology • Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) • Execute Disable Bit • Dual Core • Virtualization Technology 64-bit Instruction Set Support • Built-in Memory Controller • Quad Core
Brand Intel AMD
Miscellaneous   
UPC 735858189224 730143300704
Recommended Use Gaming -
Release Date July, 2006 -
Product ID 35290689 109445662
Product MPN   
MPN HH80557PH0774M AD3850WNGXBOX
 
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Intel Core 2 Extreme
Intel Core™2 Extreme, 2.93 GHz (HH80557PH0774M) OEM /...
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Consumer Reviews

rgathright
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AMD put a Radeon HD 6550D video card in their Fusion A8-3850 Quad Core CPU!

byrgathright Aug 14, 2011
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Pros Radeon HD 6550D coupled with AMD Quad Core in a single FM1 chip, 32nm die
Cons Poor stock heatsink, removed L3 cache which penalizes processors in certain applications
Recommended it? No

With little media fanfare during the month of June 2011, AMD and ATI released the AMD A8 3850 APU and dealt Intel a huge blow to their reputation as a leader in PC innovation.  The AMD Fusion series of processors feature an accelerated processing unit or APU that is a first for any major chip... Read full review »

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A fairly priced APU with fair graphics abilities.

bydkmdkm2012 Nov 14, 2011
3 Helpfuls 4 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Cheap<br>Integrated Graphics<br>2.9 GHz clock
Cons Not as fast as the more expensive ones
Recommended it? Yes

I was anticipating the release of Skyrim, and as a newly converted PC gamer, I decided that this was going to be the best decision for me. The A8-3850 APU combined a moderate clock speed with integrated graphics in order to power a very affordable, yet still capable processor. The A8-3850 is not as... Read full review »

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