Opteron, Turon 64x2
Socket A is also known as Socket 462. This CPU socket is used for AMD processors, manufactured by Athlon Thunderbird.
Intel tends to make better processors than AMD.
It works with Embedded AMD Athlon Single and Dual Processors, Quad-Core AMD Phenom Processors, and AMD ASB1 Processors based on COM Express Reference Design and Mini-ITX Reference Design.
The two major manufacturers of processors are Intel and AMD
AMD processors are sold by a number of retailers. Best Buy is a good place to purchase AMD processors as is Amazon and ebay have a variety of new and used processors.
The AMD Athlon is a line of 32-bit microprocessors manufactured by AMD between 199 and 2005. The "Athlon" brand name is continued in other 32-bit and 64-bit processors, such as the Athlon XP, Athlon 64, and Athlon 64 X2.
No. However, processors labeled "AMD Athlon 64 X2" aredual-core processors.
In many ways the AMD processor is considered to be significantly better than the Intel. Intel is attempting to improve their image by adding new features, and AMD is doing much the same.
K-6 (or K6) refers to family of processors manufactured by AMD around the years 1998-2000. Full details of the CPUs can be found on <a href="http://www.amd.com/gb-uk/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118_1260_1300%5E1102,00.html">AMD's website</a>.
Celeron for Intel and Sempron for AMD
Intel processors and AMD processors use a different architecture and AMD tends to be a little bit behind. Intel is working on 14nm and is currently at 22nm, while AMD just now advanced to 28nm.