Is there a difference between the Athlon 64 x2 6000+ 89w and 125w (besides power draw)? \ VOGONS

Is there a difference between the Athlon 64 x2 6000+ 89w and 125w (besides power draw)?

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First post, by brian105

Posted on 2022-04-14, 23:42

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I'm looking to buy the next fastest Athlon 64 x2 because the 6400+ is basically unobtanium. I understand that the Brisbane core 6000+ has half the L2 cache and as a result is slower, but there is apparently another low-power SKU of the 6000+ (ADA6000IAA6CZ) vs the standard 125w part (ADX6000IAA6CZ). They also have different steppings listed here:
https://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K8/AMD-A ... ZBOX).html

https://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K8/AMD-A ... ZBOX).html

I can't find documentation on whether they perform differently, so if someone knows the difference, please tell me before I buy the worse part. Thanks in advance.

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Reply 1 of 5, by Meatball

Posted on 2022-04-15, 00:45

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My understanding is the 89w is more energy efficient and compatible with a wider selection of motherboards due to the lower power requirements. I presume the 125w will overclock better. Otherwise, they are the same.

Reply 2 of 5, by brian105

Posted on 2022-04-15, 00:49

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Would the 89w not overclock better on the basis of running a lower voltage by default?

Reply 3 of 5, by kixs

Posted on 2022-04-15, 00:59

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Of course get the 89 Watt version!

Requests are also possible... /msg kixs

Reply 4 of 5, by Meatball

Posted on 2022-04-15, 01:06

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brian105 wrote on 2022-04-15, 00:49:

Would the 89w not overclock better on the basis of running a lower voltage by default?

You're probably right. I was looking at the 125w and only thinking "more power, more fast" Toolman, style.

Reply 5 of 5, by brian105

Posted on 2022-04-15, 02:10

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Thanks for the advice, bought the 89w part. (from China ofc, time to wait 14 years)

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