First Looks: Athlon 64 FX-53: Added Velocity Here's a riddle for you: How does a 2.4-GHz core CPU beat a 3.4-GHz CPU on major performance tests? Is it magic? Sleight of hand? No, it's just AMD's high-end 64-bit CPU, the Athlon 64 FX-53, outperforming Intel's Pentium 4 Extreme Edition with nary a bit of overclocking. We tested this amazing CPU in a new Velocity Micro Vision FX PC and found it remarkable in virtually every aspect. It even won our Editors' Choice award. All that's left is for you to read the full review and Intel to figure out just how 2.4 trumps 3.4.
http://eletters.pcmag.com/zd1/cts?d=81-596-1-1-18609-47689-1 Paul Pavlik Computer/Education Consultant Grouard, Alberta
