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AMD is one of the top processor manufacturers. They have been one of the popular brand on the market for processors. The price is relatively cheap if you consider the performance factor. I like the Intel processor as I have a huge experience with them. I have only used and AMD processor once. That laptop had a AMD Turion x64 processor on it and it performed ok. AMD has recently introduced the AMD Phenom Quad-Core 9000 series processors. There is a deal on Newegg for a AMD Phenom 9500 Agena Quad Core processor for just $200. The regular price for AMD Phenom 9500 Agena Quad Core processor is $249. Or you could get a AMD Phenom 9600 Quad-Core processor for $240 at Newegg.

AMD Phenom 9500 Agena Quad-Core processor specs:

• 2.2GHz Clock Frequency
• 4 x 512KB L2 Cache
• 2MB L3 Cache
• Socket AM2+
• Thermal Power 95W

The only difference between an AMD Phenom 9500Quad-Core processor and AMD Phenom 9600 Agena Quad-Core processor is the clock frequency. AMD Phenom 9600 Agena Quad-Core processor has a clock frequency of 2.3GHz whereas AMD Phenom 9500 has 2.2GHz. Both these processors are compatible with most AM2+ motherboards. This deal will last till the end of December (31st December 2007).