Phenom 8650/TC AM2+ 2.30GHz 3.5MB L2+L3

AMD Phenom X3 8000 series triple-core processors, providing gamers and digital media enthusiasts with exceptional performance at mainstream price points. AMD Phenom X3 processors are designed to improve multi-threaded application performance over dual-core processors at the same clock speed. As the world?s only triple-core x86 processor, AMD Phenom X3 processors bring multi-core technology to a broader audience in search of desktop PCs that easily handle today?s digital entertainment workloads.
These new AM2 socket versions support DDR2 memory modules designed to improve overall memory performance through increased bandwith and larger densities.

When paired with the AMD 780 series chipset, AMD Phenom X3 processors can deliver significant enhancements in gaming and high-definition experiences for mainstream PC customers. This AMD desktop solution can provide a full HD experience with support for the latest and most demanding formats, including VC-1, MPEG-2 and H.264 on a mainstream PC. With the AMD Unified Video Decoder (UVD), the solution can process HD playback on the better-suited GPU rather than the CPU so consumers may enjoy a smooth HD viewing experience less lag, stalling and dropped scenes in the latest Blu-ray titles.
These work best on AM2+ motherboards but will work on standard AM2 boards too.