AMD, the second largest microprocessor player in the market, has recently released an Athlon 64 X2 dual core chip better known as the 5200+. Ever since the Megahertz race rose to ridiculous levels a few years ago, one cannot make a conclusion of the chip's performance based on the numbers game alone. AMD claims that HP's DC
5750 computer from the company's business desktop PC range is powered by the very same 5200+ Athlon 64 X2 dual core chip. The performance numbers are not in at the moment, so it is really hard to say how they stack up against other Athlon 64 X2 dual core chips as well as Intel's Core 2 Duo processors. Pricing details are scant, although we know that you can purchase these new processors in bulk of 1,000 for $403 each. Pros : New Athlon 64 X2 dual core chip
Cons : Expensive, performance figures still untested and unknown
5200+ Athlon X2 chip unveiled by AMD Source
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