Today AMD revealed to the world their newest desktop processor, the Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition. This quad-core CPU is clocked at 3.7 GHz, has 2 MB of L2 cache (total), 6 MB of L3 cache, an integrated DDR2/DDR3 dual-channel memory controller, and a TDP of 125 W.

It is a “Black Edition” model, meaning that it comes with its clock multiplier unlocked, giving you another way to overclock your CPU (by increasing its clock multiplier).

The new Phenom II X4 980 is manufactured under 45-nm process, is based on the AM3 socket, and has a suggested price of USD 185.