AMD 1090T Six Core Review
Everest, Sandra and PC Mark
Published: 27th April 2010 | Source: AMD | Price: £250 est |
For our testing we're going to compare the AMD Phenom II X6 1090T against the two most likely rivals. Firstly the previous top dog from the AMD stable, the Phenom II 965BE, and the equally priced offering from Intel, the i7 930. We will be running all three processors at stock and at around the 4GHz mark too.
Obviously the 965BE has 4 cores, the i7 930 has four cores with HyperThreading and the X6 1090T has six cores, so the results will vary in processor core-heavy applications.
Lavalys Everest Ultimate
We have a few interesting results from Everest. Primarily in heavy CPU applications the 965BE is outclassed by some margin. However the zLib test provides a very surprising result, and hopefully the first of many. Despite zLib compression being a hyper-threaded test, the 1090T spanked the 930. Six genuine cores obviously trounce 4 pretend ones.
Sisoft Sandra
Sandra nicely backs up the results we saw from Everest, with the 1090T in stock form in third place, the overclocked i7 930 in second and the overclocked 1090T in a healthy lead.
Impressive stuff indeed from AMD.
PC Mark Vantage
The PC Mark Vantage test is primarily one that rewards immense clock speeds, and the graphs here reflect this. The major winner is the i7 930 but this is primarily because the tri-channel RAM setup allows for far greater bandwidth, which is rewarded within the tests.
Despite the handicap of dual-channel RAM the 1090T still holds up it's end of the deal, especially in overclocked trim.
Most Recent Comments
Well I think im set on what to upgrade to for my collage media course next year, 1090t (Unless the new 32nm AMD Quadys kick major ass) + 5870 + Crosshair IV Formula/Extreme (Mabey, waiting to see the other new chipset boards) + undecided ram
. Just 1 quick Q.
What were the load temps at the test settings??
Just wondering if the extreme has that load line calibration issue and if the extreme has a large edge in the overclocking department over the formula.
Same question as poster above.

Having read some of the other major reviews I was going to steer clear. but now im not too sure.
Your numbers seem quite different (in games) to some of the other review sites... any idea why?
They are! Apparently you can have one for tomorrow at just £238.64.
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Originally Posted by name='thestepster'
wow thats really shocked me really does tempt me to go to AMD instead of an i7 for the next build!
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being an amd fan boy :P been waiting alittle while to see if there gonna pull their finger out of their bottoms and get back to pwning intell 
but the 1090t marked up at £270|
Originally Posted by name='Luigi'
Wowzers, really nice review.
Having read some of the other major reviews I was going to steer clear. but now im not too sure. Your numbers seem quite different (in games) to some of the other review sites... any idea why? |
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Originally Posted by name='alexhull24'
Impressive overclock, I imagine that's part of the reason why it made up so much ground on the i7 930. Still, looks like another good value for money CPU from AMD, but this time it's right up there with performance.
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I'm interested to see what the 1055T can do. Will it match the performance when overclocked? What sort of margin is there on the overclock? If it can reach similar levels to the 1090T that'll be a stonking chip. Not sure if it has the unlocked multiplier or not though, I'll have to check that.
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Originally Posted by name='alexhull24'
I looked and it was there last night mate! Enjoy your clean pants..
I'm interested to see what the 1055T can do. Will it match the performance when overclocked? What sort of margin is there on the overclock? If it can reach similar levels to the 1090T that'll be a stonking chip. Not sure if it has the unlocked multiplier or not though, I'll have to check that. |
Any word on CH 4 Extreme Tom?
I am going amd for sure next time, the bang for buck with amd is amazing.
http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cpu_mainboard/amd_1090t_six_core_review/6
Just one query on the above, their is no info on what resolution you did the benchmarks at? maybe worth including them within the review?
Way to go AMD....

Thanks for the video. Kept me busy on my iPhone as I backed up files from my crashing Win7 lol.
Corrected.
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Originally Posted by name='Steve-O-'
Hey TTL have you ran the 1055T also? I was looking at specs and the 1055T is identical except for clock speeds but $100 cheaper!! Couldn't you just OC it to the 4.1 also and get same performance?
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Looks like a match for some of those MSI mobos on the horizon.

i mean thats just sad:sleep:
*gone*
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Originally Posted by name='barkaway'
I just read this review and omg, they take a high end MB and test it with a PII X3 720
![]() i mean thats just sad:sleep: *gone* |

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Originally Posted by name='cl0ck_ed'
I still think i7 920 is the best buy at
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It really does show how over priced Intel are.
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Originally Posted by name='thewoolard'
Huh, haven't you looked through all the bench marks?
It really does show how over priced Intel are. |

Imo 1055T will be the cpu to beat Bang for buck wise. Not this.
Lol, just been reading up on the Amd 1055T, the multi is locked to 14 and the chap had his bus speed beyond 300Mhz!!!
So, 300x14 = 4200, 308x14=4.3ghz!!! Sweet, these hex cores are looking promising, the 1055T FTW!!
I never knew i7 chips went down so much!
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Originally Posted by name='thewoolard'
Sorry but i was on about the 1055T chip.
I never knew i7 chips went down so much! |
Then I read this review :O Spent the last solid month doing research.. This is a jaw dropper for me, I'm sold!
TTL- love the reviews and videos, crisp photos, as well as graphs. I just recently joined! Was the Ram selection your first choice? or should I say|
Originally Posted by name='LooseNeutral'
I was all set to do my first build with the intel 930
Then I read this review :O Spent the last solid month doing research.. This is a jaw dropper for me, I'm sold! TTL- love the reviews and videos, crisp photos, as well as graphs. I just recently joined! Was the Ram selection your first choice? or should I say |
. One question, why did you run Crysis Warhead without AA x8
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Originally Posted by name='tomcug'
One question, why did you run Crysis Warhead without AA x8
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my 1090T sits lonely in a Purolator truck all weekend and it's raining like crazy! Fingers crossed for no water soaked box.
Love for you to put it through theshock :P tests and review
Thanks for the response and keep up the great work. That is you and those in the shadows who help make it all come together. Well done to you all, and the posters here - you have all been a great influence as well. Many thanks to all!! 
I have always had Intel CPUs but this chip in my opinion will possible convert me to AMD 
http://www.insidehw.com/News/Hardware/Phenom-II-X6-1090T-BE-overclocked-to-6-8-GHz.html

There's a new Phenom II X6 coming later in the year that slots nicely between the 1055T & 1090T BE. It's not a "Black Edition" though so will have a locked multiplier.
Phenom II X6 1075T 125W 3,0GHz - (3,5GHz Turbo Mode) expected 3rd quarter 2010 - [no prices yet]
I'm liking AMD again simply in terms of value for money, my next rig will be based around an AMD Phenom II X6, I just got to decide which one to get. As for a matching board, the Asus Crosshair IV Formula looks to be a smasher.
Good review, gracias!
A couple of reviews I have read in the past (before this one) slated it a bit. Good to see an unbiased view from some one who appreciates AMD.
Cheers VB. You have almost made my mind up to slap one of these into my silver machine

I'll wait for prices to drop a bit.
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Originally Posted by name='delusion77'
Seems kinda silly to add another x6 so soon to a whole new architecture launch, especially when AMD is just keeping up with the demand for these x6 chips.
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