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CPU Benchmark (Longer bars mean faster speeds)
Performance vs Pricing:
Good ValueGood Fair ValueFair Poor ValuePoor
AMD Athlon (T-Bird) CLICK HERE for current CPU pricing! 950
FAIR Performance/Price Grade: C 3259 (76%)
Intel Xeon III CLICK HERE for current CPU pricing! 933
FAIR Performance/Price Grade: D+ 3196 (75%)
AMD Athlon (T-Bird) CLICK HERE for current CPU pricing! 900
FAIR Performance/Price Grade: C 3128 (73%)
Intel Pentium III CLICK HERE for current CPU pricing! 933 Compare DESKTOP Prices: C$1,600 (US$1,070)
Prices valid until Apr 28, 2001 NOTEBOOK Prices: C$2,610 (US$1,695)
FAIR Performance/Price Grade: B- 3100 (73%)
Intel Xeon III 900 New CPU!
FAIR Performance/Price Grade: E 3074 (72%)
AMD Athlon 950 Compare DESKTOP Prices: C$1,600 (US$1,070)
FAIR Performance/Price Grade: B- 3029 (71%)
AMD Athlon (T-Bird) CLICK HERE for current CPU pricing! 850
FAIR Performance/Price Grade: C 2997 (70%)
Intel Xeon III CLICK HERE for current CPU pricing! 866
FAIR Performance/Price Grade: D+ 2949 (69%)
Intel (mobile) Pentium III 900 New CPU!
FAIR Performance/Price Grade: D 2938 (69%)
AMD Athlon 900 Prices valid until Apr 28, 2001 DESKTOP Prices: C$1,920 (US$1,280)
FAIR Performance/Price Grade: C 2920 (68%)
Intel Pentium III CLICK HERE for current CPU pricing! 866 Prices valid until Apr 28, 2001 DESKTOP Prices: C$980 (US$650)
Prices valid until Apr 28, 2001 NOTEBOOK Prices: C$2,920 (US$1,895)
GOOD Performance/Price Grade: A+ 2890 (68%)
AMD Athlon (T-Bird) 800
FAIR Performance/Price Grade: C 2866 (67%)
AMD Athlon 850 Compare DESKTOP Prices: C$1,600 (US$1,070)
FAIR Performance/Price Grade: D+ 2834 (66%)
AMD Duron 900 New CPU!
FAIR Performance/Price Grade: C 2800 (66%)
Intel Pentium III CLICK HERE for current CPU pricing! 850 Compare DESKTOP Prices: C$1,700 (US$1,130)
Prices valid until Apr 28, 2001 NOTEBOOK Prices: C$4,000 (US$2,599)
FAIR Performance/Price Grade: D+ 2790 (65%)
Intel Pentium III CLICK HERE for current CPU pricing! 800B
FAIR Performance/Price Grade: C- 2760 (65%)
Intel Xeon III CLICK HERE for current CPU pricing! 800
FAIR Performance/Price Grade: D 2705 (63%)
AMD Duron CLICK HERE for current CPU pricing! 850 Compare DESKTOP Prices: C$1,288 (US$860)
GOOD Performance/Price Grade: B+ 2698 (63%)
Intel Pentium III CLICK HERE for current CPU pricing! 800 Compare DESKTOP Prices: C$1,100 (US$730)
Prices valid until Apr 28, 2001 NOTEBOOK Prices: C$2,150 (US$1,395)
FAIR Performance/Price Grade: C 2690 (63%)
AMD Athlon 800 Prices valid until Apr 28, 2001 DESKTOP Prices: C$1,200 (US$800)
GOOD Performance/Price Grade: B+ 2689 (63%)
AMD Duron CLICK HERE for current CPU pricing! 800 Prices valid until Apr 30, 2001 DESKTOP Prices: C$988 (US$660)
BEST Performance/Price Grade: A+ 2595 (61%)
Intel Celeron 850 New CPU!
FAIR Performance/Price Grade: C- 2510 (59%)
Intel Celeron 800 Prices valid until Apr 28, 2001 DESKTOP Prices: C$1,310 (US$870)
FAIR Performance/Price Grade: C 2363 (55%)

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Best RECOMMENDED: The current price/performance leader.
BEST Performance/Price Grade: A+ (Top of the Class)
Good RECOMMENDED: Computer systems based on this CPU give you the most power for the price.
GOOD Performance/Price Grade: A (OK)
Fair CANNOT RECOMMEND: If you're buying a computer built around this CPU, make sure you're getting a good deal on its other components.
FAIR Performance/Price Grade: B (Better) to D (Dismal) #### (%%)
Poor NOT RECOMMENDED: Either the price is too high for the marginal performance gain, or it will not likely be fast enough to adequately run the latest applications, games, or operating systems.
POOR Performance/Price Grade: F (Forget it) #### (%%)
#### Benchmark score (based on Intel's iComp)
(%%) Relative speed compared to the fastest processor
All benchmark scores are derived from information published by the respective manufacturers and other reliable sources.
Performance/Price ratios are based upon relative benchmark performance and lowest available street price information.
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Approximated scores are for comparison purposes only and are subject to change without notice as additional benchmark information becomes available.
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