How Can You Tell If A Sempron Has 64-Bit Extensions?

[acphenom]

I've been reading about the new 64-Bit Semprons coming out, and i was wondering how you can tell if a Sempron has 64-bit extensions.

Could anyone enlighten me?

 

[alvino]

Semprons are basically toned-down Athlon 64's.

 

[acphenom]

No, no, no, i know that, but i'm asking how you can tell if a Sempron has 64-bit extensions or not. Isn't there a way to tell in the processor identification code (at least i think i can call it that)?

 

[Lord Kalthorn]

Well if they're coming out with them, they won't be here now I'm sure when they do, they will give it a new name, or a new Socket Name, and that way you will be able to work out. Until then however, it is hard to tell.

 

[jay8990]

hmmm, when my bios starts up it says 64 bit memory clock is...

if it says that then its prob 64 bit

but dont know really

 

[acphenom]

lol, nice jokes, but seriously, how do you find out? Doesn't the product code thingy end in 'BOX' or something?

 

[jay8990]

run cpu-z!

beside instructions, in cpu tab, mine says x86-64, a 32 bit proc would stil say x-86... but i assume it would then be -32

???

dont know anything about the codes, try amd website

 

[acphenom]

Nah, i mean before you buy it. If i wanted to buy a Sempron CPU and i wanted one with 64-bit capability, i need to know before i buy it, and i don't mean by ringing the retailer either.

 

[jay8990]

semprons just cut down athlons, why not just buy an athlon 64??

i would imagine the shop would say whether it has 64 bit extensions? or you could just email them and ask?

 

[r53s]

Ok, fellow, the box has an Amd 64 logo at the right bottom on the front...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowI...ket 754 Processor Model SDA2600BXBOX - Retail