AMD Athlon 2 X4 630
| CPU Snapshot | |||
| Release date: | Sep 16, 2009 | Price at Launch: | $122 |
| Type: | Desktop | Socket: | Socket AM3 |
| Cores: | 4 | Threads: | 4 |
| Multithreading: | No | ||
| Clocks & Cache | |||
| Base Clock: | 2.8 GHz | L2 Cache: | 2 MB |
| Platform | |||
| Codename: | Propus (K10) | Process Size: | 45 nm |
| Memory Support: | DDR3-1333 | TDP: | 95 W |
| PCIe Support: | PCIe 2.0 | Box Cooler: | Yes |
| Integrated Features | |||
| Integrated Graphics: | No | NPU: | No |
Reviews and Ratings
Average Score
Based on 4 reviews
Reviewers Liked
- Noticeable speed increase over entry-level Athlon II X4 620
- Inexpensive
- Supports advanced features such as virtualization
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Not as fast as higher-end chips with programs that support multiple cores
The Athlon II X4 630 offers a notable performance boost over the entry-level 620 for just a few dollars more, making it an excellent option for bargain hunters trying not to compromise performance....
By Computer Shopper onThis makes it a good deal cheaper than the Intel Core 2 Q8200 that you won’t find for under $140 but which gives a similar level of performance! The AMD offer is by far the best here then. Of course in some rare...
By BeHardware onAthlon II X3 and X4 should be absolute Best Buy CPUs this autumn. If you need cheap, but efficient, workstation for rendering and video compression, you should consider Athlon II X4. When purchasing CPU, take a look at the box, since you can see surface...
By InsideHW onOur timed benchmarks showed evidence that the Athlon II X4 630 and 620 perform slightly slower than Intels cheapest quad core, the Q8200, in mundane everyday tasks like anti-virus scanning and file archiving. However, there is $20~$40 price...
By SilentPC Review onThe AMD Athlon II X4 series of processors offers an excellent value for consumers that are looking to build entry level and mainstream system...
By Legit Reviews onHow does AMD respond to Lynnfield? Is it by drastically cutting prices on Phenom II? Nope. By introducing the world’s first quad-core processor to debut at $99. Now that’s cool.It’s called the Athlon II X4 and its existence...
By AnandTech onPartnered with the excellent AMD 785G chipset, AMD's new Athlon II X4 quad-cores provide a feature-packed platform at a very low price. While there may be cheaper dual-core solutions out there, a quad-core for a few more bucks will be hard to pass...
By HotHardware onAMD decided to take thier time and design a processer that would have an amazing performance all around while at the same time keeping the price of the chip to a minimum. When matched up with the 785G chipset, the Athlon II X4 definately has some...
By TechwareLabs onGiven all this, you may want to wait a few weeks if you’re in the market for a new entry-level quad-core processor. Intel chose not to respond to Phenom II initially when it launched earlier this year. Ultimately...
By FiringSquad onAMD has not reinvented the wheel with the Athlon II X4 series of chips. They are not disruptive products from a performance standpoint, and they bring nothing particularly new to the marketplace. Except price of course. When we consider that,...
By PCPer onUn processeur quad-core qui offre des performances parfois en dessous d'un modèle à deux cœurs. On apprécie néanmoins son comportement dans les applications tirant partie de plusieurs...
By Les Numériques
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AMD's Range The Athlon II family was unveiled in June 2009 with the X2 200 series the first to become available, followed up by the X3 600, released in September 2009.The Athlon X4 600 CPUs are based on the K10 architecture, with quad cores and 2 MB...
By DigitalVersus on