Confusing terminology aside, this is another landmark in budget computing. 3 cores at speedy 2.7 and 2.9 Ghz at meager prices of $76 and 87 respectively. No Intel dual core can compete with these CPUs...3 for the price of 2..How can you lose?
Of course, one could argue that it may make more sense to pay $12 more and get the quad core Athlon II X4 620, but if you are absolutely on a budget, this could be the CPU for you...