how can i tell if a cpu has an unlocked multiplier AMD/INTEL

[Kaitlin Kaschak459]

ok so basically im going to be building a computer just for fun to toy with i already have my main gaming desktop just wanna build a cheap/decent pc for fun. and since im not hip on cpu's im wondering how do i tell if an AMD and an INTEL cpu is unlocked not talking about unlockable cores im talking about unlocked multiplier this will apply mainly to the athlon dual and quad cores the phenom X and phenom X2 X4 dual and quad cores the AMD FX series dual; quad and hex and the intel i3 and i5's thanks for the help

edit for thoes who ask im just wanting to build a basic pc to toy with an overclock just for fun i already have my main pc this will just be a second pc used for no specific purpose

 

[Ecky]

On Intel platforms, the only unlocked CPUs are "K" CPUs. i5 6600 is locked, i5 6600K is unlocked. They must be paired with a Z170 chipset to use the unlocked multiplier. There's one exception - the Pentium anniversary edition (G3258) has an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked on most any motherboard that it fits into.

If you want the most modern core design, you have two choices: i5 6600K, i7 6700K. On the HEDT platform (socket 2011v3) all of the CPUs are unlocked but they start around $400.

AMD FX CPUs on AM3+ should all be unlocked. On AMD socket FM2+, the "K" CPUs are unlocked. E.g. 7850K is unlocked, 7600 is not.

Be aware that in general, AMD CPUs underperform compared with Intel CPUs.

 

[Kaitlin Kaschak459]

thanks this is not for gaming as i have an i7 xeon variant for games this is just for fun
Be aware that in general, AMD CPUs underperform compared with Intel CPUs. [/quotemsg]

 

[COLGeek]

i7s and Xeons are two different families of CPUs. i7s are designed for consumer/enthusiast use, while Xeons are designed for workstations/servers.

Xeons can game quite nicely, however, in some configurations.

 

[Kaitlin Kaschak459]

my xeon W3565 is the same as its i7 counterpart its just better bined

i got my xeon computer for 125 dollars on the cheap used

 

[COLGeek]

my xeon W3565 is the same as its i7 counterpart its just better bined

i got my xeon computer for 125 dollars on the cheap used

They are similar, but not the same. As long as it works for you and your uses, the difference doesn't matter much.

See here for details:
http://ark.intel.com/products/39721/Intel-Xeon-Processor-W3565-8M-Cache-3_20-GHz-4_80-GTs-Intel-QPI
http://ark.intel.com/products/37151/Intel-Core-i7-960-Processor-8M-Cache-3_20-GHz-4_80-GTs-Intel-QPI