Socket 940 vs Socket AM2
Primary details
Comparing Socket AM2 and Socket 940 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | not rated | not rated |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Server |
| Architecture codename | K8 | K8 |
| Release date | no data | no data |
| Current price | $21 | $47 |
Detailed specifications
Socket AM2 and Socket 940 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| 64 bit support | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Socket AM2 and Socket 940 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Socket | Socket AM2 | Socket 940 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 W125,000 mW 0.168 hp 0.125 kW | 110 W110,000 mW 0.148 hp 0.11 kW |
Pros & cons summary
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 Watt | 110 Watt |
We couldn't decide between Socket AM2 and Socket 940. We've got no test results to judge.
Note that Socket AM2 is a desktop processor while Socket 940 is a server/workstation one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Socket AM2 and Socket 940, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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