Intel Pentium D 960 @ Hardwarezone
Hardwarezone has published a review of the Intel Pentium D 960 dual core CPU. While this seems to be Intel’s best Pentium D processor, it cannot compete with AMD’s mainstream dual-core processors. Hardwarezone gives the Pentium D 960 a final score of 3.5 out of 5, writing in the conclusion:
In the end, if you add up the tangible (non-performance oriented) processor features as discussed early in the article such as AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet promoting quieter operation and conserving power in addition to the processor’s own lower power envelop, the Athlon 64 X2 still has the wining edge to appeal towards most consumers, unless of course one has specific needs where the Pentium D lineup’s forte is most pronounced. The lack of functioning EIST support, high power draw and nosier cooler operation in warm tropical environments are real dampeners for the Pentium D 900 series in our opinion.
Read the full review of the Intel Pentium D 960 here.