hmm. according to anandtech's article, i think that dual cores are worth it- if u are in the right demographic. If i had the cash, i'd rather buy the 4400 X2 with 1 MB than an fx 55. The game benches show that its about 90% of the performance but also 300 dollars less. you also get the benefits of multitasking/background programs and future proofing for multi threaded games. again, this is only if you have that kind of money (ie not for the masses). i think intel will win on that front, and amd fans will just have to wait till 06/07 for 65nm, the new socket/ddr2 and cheaper dual cores. i think that a heavily oc'ed venice for cheap will last me till then, which is fine by me.
just me 2 centavos
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