I'm pretty sure this is an X2 6500, not 6500+... its a model number, not the PR rating used on the old K8 X2s.

Anyhow, the X2 6400+ is irrelevant since it is EOL, the fastest X2 currently is the 6000+. Its priced at around $90 and is faster yet cheaper than the X2 6500. Yes I know it'll be faster than K8 X2s at max overclock but when has a chip been priced based on its overclocking abilities? From an enthusiasts/overclockers perspective this is by far the fastest dual core CPU from AMD but its still way behind any 45nm C2D in this regard.