A64 CPU upgrade

boarder981 · 08-23-2006, 12:18 PM

The price on the 3700+ has come down drastically (only $99 on Newegg), and I believe I could benefit from the 1MB cache on this processor. Anyway, Newegg actually has TWO different versions of this CPU, but I'm not sure what the difference is. The model #s are ADA3700BNBOX and ADA3700CFBOX.

Please see the following link for a comparison chart:

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The only difference I can see from the chart is that one specifies a core voltage of 1.35 and one specifies 1.35/1.4 ... not sure if this actually makes a difference. Could it be a difference in stepping, and if so does anyone know which is more recent?

*SRTDodge05* · 08-23-2006, 12:37 PM

i would get the 3800+ X2 for $149.99

boarder981 · 08-23-2006, 01:26 PM

Well, I'm not a big multi-tasker. My PC's main focus is gaming, and most games these days cannot make use of the dual core. Therefore, I don't think this would be a wise investment for me.

On the other hand, a higher stock clock speed and higher possible multiplier (for OCing purposes), as well as 1MB cache would most likely give me a noticable performance increase.

Anyway, my question still stands ... can anyone tell me the difference between the two 3700+ models listed in the link above?

BKA · 08-23-2006, 02:39 PM

Processor AMD Athlon™ 64
Model 3700+
Ordering P/N (Tray) ADA3700DAA5BN
Ordering P/N (PIB) ADA3700BNBOX
Operating Mode 32/64
Stepping E4
Frequency 2200Mhz
HT Speed 2000
Voltage 1.35V/1.40V
Max Temp 49-71°C
Thermal Power 89W
L1 Cache 128KB
L2 Cache 1MB
CMOS Technology 90nm SOI
Socket Socket 939

Processor AMD Athlon™ 64
Model 3700+
Ordering P/N (Tray) ADA3700DKA5CF
Ordering P/N (PIB) ADA3700CFBOX
Operating Mode 32/64
Stepping E6
Frequency 2200Mhz
HT Speed 2000
Voltage 1.35V
Max Temp 49-71°C
Thermal Power 89W
L1 Cache 128KB
L2 Cache 1MB
CMOS Technology 90nm SOI
Socket Socket 939

Looks like the only difference is the stepping, which may provide higher overclocks. Really can't say though.

Eldonko · 08-23-2006, 02:50 PM

I would go with E4, Im pretty sure those have been ocing better than E6.

boarder981 · 08-23-2006, 04:32 PM

I just read on another forum that the 3700+s with E4 stepping have been OCing higher, but that the E6s run a bit cooler.

I do plan to OC, but only slightly (maybe 2.4GHz) ... I'm torn

Eldonko · 08-23-2006, 06:13 PM

Any 3700+ will do 2.4

XJ. · 08-23-2006, 08:38 PM

For another $36 you get an A64 4000+ w/1MB L2 @2.4GHz - if you are going s939, might as well go more to the higher end. Get 2GB of DDR if you can, since you are gaming - games are getting pretty fat!

08-23-2006, 12:18 PM	#1
boarder981 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 244	A64 CPU upgrade The price on the 3700+ has come down drastically (only $99 on Newegg), and I believe I could benefit from the 1MB cache on this processor. Anyway, Newegg actually has TWO different versions of this CPU, but I'm not sure what the difference is. The model #s are ADA3700BNBOX and ADA3700CFBOX. Please see the following link for a comparison chart: Link The only difference I can see from the chart is that one specifies a core voltage of 1.35 and one specifies 1.35/1.4 ... not sure if this actually makes a difference. Could it be a difference in stepping, and if so does anyone know which is more recent? __________________ MB: Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3 CPU: Intel Core2Duo E6400 RAM: 2x1GB Patriot DDR2 667 Dual Channel Kit [PDC22G5300LLK] HDD: Seagate 7200.10 SATA 3.0Gb/s (250GB) GFX: Gigabyte GeForce 7600GT 256MB (GV-NX76T256D-RH Silent Pipe II) DVD: Samsung SHS162LBEBN PSU: Antec SmartPower 2.0 SP-500 OS: Windows XP Pro (SP2)
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08-23-2006, 12:37 PM	#2
SRTDodge05 Grab Life By The Balls Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,830	i would get the 3800+ X2 for $149.99 __________________
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08-23-2006, 01:26 PM	#3
boarder981 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 244	Well, I'm not a big multi-tasker. My PC's main focus is gaming, and most games these days cannot make use of the dual core. Therefore, I don't think this would be a wise investment for me. On the other hand, a higher stock clock speed and higher possible multiplier (for OCing purposes), as well as 1MB cache would most likely give me a noticable performance increase. Anyway, my question still stands ... can anyone tell me the difference between the two 3700+ models listed in the link above? __________________ MB: Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3 CPU: Intel Core2Duo E6400 RAM: 2x1GB Patriot DDR2 667 Dual Channel Kit [PDC22G5300LLK] HDD: Seagate 7200.10 SATA 3.0Gb/s (250GB) GFX: Gigabyte GeForce 7600GT 256MB (GV-NX76T256D-RH Silent Pipe II) DVD: Samsung SHS162LBEBN PSU: Antec SmartPower 2.0 SP-500 OS: Windows XP Pro (SP2)
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08-23-2006, 02:39 PM	#4
BKA Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,093	Processor AMD Athlon™ 64 Model 3700+ Ordering P/N (Tray) ADA3700DAA5BN Ordering P/N (PIB) ADA3700BNBOX Operating Mode 32/64 Stepping E4 Frequency 2200Mhz HT Speed 2000 Voltage 1.35V/1.40V Max Temp 49-71°C Thermal Power 89W L1 Cache 128KB L2 Cache 1MB CMOS Technology 90nm SOI Socket Socket 939 Processor AMD Athlon™ 64 Model 3700+ Ordering P/N (Tray) ADA3700DKA5CF Ordering P/N (PIB) ADA3700CFBOX Operating Mode 32/64 Stepping E6 Frequency 2200Mhz HT Speed 2000 Voltage 1.35V Max Temp 49-71°C Thermal Power 89W L1 Cache 128KB L2 Cache 1MB CMOS Technology 90nm SOI Socket Socket 939 Looks like the only difference is the stepping, which may provide higher overclocks. Really can't say though. __________________ DFI LT X48-T2R Q9450@3.2 2-3870(CF) 4GB Patriot Viper Vista x64 ULT
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08-23-2006, 02:50 PM	#5
Eldonko Revolutionary Mule Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 2,987	I would go with E4, Im pretty sure those have been ocing better than E6. __________________ PM me for Mushkin questions or support.
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08-23-2006, 04:32 PM	#6
boarder981 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 244	I just read on another forum that the 3700+s with E4 stepping have been OCing higher, but that the E6s run a bit cooler. I do plan to OC, but only slightly (maybe 2.4GHz) ... I'm torn __________________ MB: Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3 CPU: Intel Core2Duo E6400 RAM: 2x1GB Patriot DDR2 667 Dual Channel Kit [PDC22G5300LLK] HDD: Seagate 7200.10 SATA 3.0Gb/s (250GB) GFX: Gigabyte GeForce 7600GT 256MB (GV-NX76T256D-RH Silent Pipe II) DVD: Samsung SHS162LBEBN PSU: Antec SmartPower 2.0 SP-500 OS: Windows XP Pro (SP2)
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08-23-2006, 06:13 PM	#7
Eldonko Revolutionary Mule Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 2,987	Any 3700+ will do 2.4 __________________ PM me for Mushkin questions or support.
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08-23-2006, 08:38 PM	#8
XJ. ... Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NH, USA Posts: 6,064	For another $36 you get an A64 4000+ w/1MB L2 @2.4GHz - if you are going s939, might as well go more to the higher end. Get 2GB of DDR if you can, since you are gaming - games are getting pretty fat! __________________
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