AMD Processor 754 vs. 939

rajun · Dec 14, 2004, 08:00 PM

Hi I have two option.
1. Purchase AMD 3000+ 64bit [color=sandybrown]2.0[/color] Ghz processor [color=sandybrown](Sochet 754[/color]). Or,
2. Purchase AMD 3000+ 64 bit [color=sandybrown]1.8[/color] GHz processor [color=sandybrown](Sochet 939[/color])

Which one will be wise decision to buy?

Thank you.

MiDKnYtE · Dec 14, 2004, 08:02 PM

The 939 is the way to go. it has dual channel memory, plus it would have a better upgrade path. the 754s are going away pretty soon.

rajun · Dec 14, 2004, 08:16 PM

but 754 has 2.0 Ghz whereas 939 has 1.8 Ghz.

MiDKnYtE · Dec 14, 2004, 08:56 PM

so? the dual channel memory controller makes up for the difference. when you want to upgrade your cpu in the future, it would be a 939. Like I said, AMD will be discontinuing the 754 before the 939.

Vampyromaniac · Dec 14, 2004, 09:00 PM

There isn't a single "right" answer to this, it depends on each individual user.

A few points:
- the extra 200MHz of 754 generally gives more of a performance boost than the dual-channel of 939
- the 90nm 939's run cooler and can be overclocked more than the 754 (how much more can vary)
- the 754 chips can cost less than 939's of the same model number (and 90nm 939's usu cost more than 130nm 939's)
- the 939 platform will have new A64 processors made for it in the future, the 754 won't

So, with all that said, I would only recommend the 754 version of the 3000+ to you if:
- you are not an overclocker
AND
- you usually don't do CPU upgrades too frequently (upgrade thru multiple CPU's, on the same motherboard)

If both of those are true about you, then the 754 will give you a little more performance for a little less money.
But if they're not both true, get the 939 version instead.

MiDKnYtE · Dec 14, 2004, 09:13 PM

it depends on the benchmark, but I just can't see buying dead end technology. that's just a personal opinion.

everyone is different and you need to decide what's more important. price, futureproofing, etc.

Judas · Dec 15, 2004, 12:44 AM

I always consider resale value as well... imo.. 939 has plenty of resale value

pr0digal jenius · Dec 15, 2004, 12:59 AM

I'd go with 939, unless as Vampy noted, you don't overclock or upgrade

topbob · Dec 15, 2004, 02:31 AM

get the latest and greatest, go with 939

Warpy · Dec 15, 2004, 03:18 AM

I have the s939 and I wouldnt worry about the 1.8ghz, I have overclocked my CPU to 2.5ghz + here is a benchmark of an old overclock from last week.

Note this is from a 3200+, my buddy has overclocked his S939 3000+ and beat mine on air, he is using the same board as me - Abit AV8, however the Neo2 is also a good choice.

. The important thing to note here is this overclock is stable and temps are below 55 on full load.

Dec 14, 2004, 08:00 PM	#1
rajun DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 68 Rep Power: 0	AMD Processor 754 vs. 939 Hi I have two option. 1. Purchase AMD 3000+ 64bit [color=sandybrown]2.0[/color] Ghz processor [color=sandybrown](Sochet 754[/color]). Or, 2. Purchase AMD 3000+ 64 bit [color=sandybrown]1.8[/color] GHz processor [color=sandybrown](Sochet 939[/color]) Which one will be wise decision to buy? Thank you.

Dec 14, 2004, 09:00 PM	#5
Vampyromaniac confutatis maledictis Join Date: May 2002 Location: somewhere dark Posts: 5,974 Rep Power: 77 System Specs	There isn't a single "right" answer to this, it depends on each individual user. A few points: - the extra 200MHz of 754 generally gives more of a performance boost than the dual-channel of 939 - the 90nm 939's run cooler and can be overclocked more than the 754 (how much more can vary) - the 754 chips can cost less than 939's of the same model number (and 90nm 939's usu cost more than 130nm 939's) - the 939 platform will have new A64 processors made for it in the future, the 754 won't So, with all that said, I would only recommend the 754 version of the 3000+ to you if: - you are not an overclocker AND - you usually don't do CPU upgrades too frequently (upgrade thru multiple CPU's, on the same motherboard) If both of those are true about you, then the 754 will give you a little more performance for a little less money. But if they're not both true, get the 939 version instead. __________________ *Digitalis 3.3* Athlon 64 3000 // ASUS K8V SE Deluxe // 1024MB PC3200 (2-2-2-10 1T) ATI All-In-Wonder 9700 Pro // 20" Dell 2005FPW (DVI) M-Audio Revo 7.1 + Philips Acoustic Edge // Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 320/16 Western Digital WD3200KS + 120/8 Seagate 7200.7 NEC ND-3550A 16x DVD±RW + Lite-On 52x24x CD-RW Antec Sonata case // 480W Antec TruePower personal bests \|\| Aq'3: 46796 \| 3D'01: 20461 \| 3D'03: 6336 \| 3D'05: 2677 \| PC'04: 4605 \| PC'02: 7691,9092,1250 Last edited by Vampyromaniac; Dec 14, 2004 at 09:26 PM.

Dec 15, 2004, 02:31 AM	#9
topbob HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: SFBA, CA, USA Posts: 463 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	get the latest and greatest, go with 939 __________________ 12090 in 3DMarks06 on current system, 5001 on old system, 4164 on older, 1587 on oldest

Dec 15, 2004, 03:18 AM	#10
Warpy DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 2,761 Rep Power: 0	I have the s939 and I wouldnt worry about the 1.8ghz, I have overclocked my CPU to 2.5ghz + here is a benchmark of an old overclock from last week. Note this is from a 3200+, my buddy has overclocked his S939 3000+ and beat mine on air, he is using the same board as me - Abit AV8, however the Neo2 is also a good choice. . The important thing to note here is this overclock is stable and temps are below 55 on full load. __________________ The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, "I'm from the government and I'm here to help."

Dec 14, 2004, 08:02 PM	#2
MiDKnYtE Caffeine Machine Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hell is empty. All the devils are here. Posts: 670 Rep Power: 0	The 939 is the way to go. it has dual channel memory, plus it would have a better upgrade path. the 754s are going away pretty soon.

Dec 14, 2004, 08:16 PM	Thread Starter #3
rajun DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 68 Rep Power: 0	but 754 has 2.0 Ghz whereas 939 has 1.8 Ghz.

Dec 14, 2004, 08:56 PM	#4
MiDKnYtE Caffeine Machine Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hell is empty. All the devils are here. Posts: 670 Rep Power: 0	so? the dual channel memory controller makes up for the difference. when you want to upgrade your cpu in the future, it would be a 939. Like I said, AMD will be discontinuing the 754 before the 939.

Dec 14, 2004, 09:13 PM	#6
MiDKnYtE Caffeine Machine Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hell is empty. All the devils are here. Posts: 670 Rep Power: 0	it depends on the benchmark, but I just can't see buying dead end technology. that's just a personal opinion. everyone is different and you need to decide what's more important. price, futureproofing, etc.

Dec 15, 2004, 12:59 AM	#8
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	I'd go with 939, unless as Vampy noted, you don't overclock or upgrade