Windows Media Encoder 9

Microsoft Windows Media Encoder 9

Notes

Formerly the domain of AMD’s Athlon 64 X2 4800+, the FX-60 storms in and claims a first-place finish. Windows Media Encoder 9 makes the FX-60 look like a major improvement over the FX-57 coexisting next to it.

Intel’s lineup performs admirably as well, albeit behind the AMD dual-core offerings. Representatives were really buzzing about Conroe at CES, so hopefully we’ll see a more competitive picture once NetBurst is finally trashed.