AMD releases Phenom processors
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Are triple-core Phenom processors just failed quad-core units? I’ve been asked this question several times today and to get a definitive answer I approached Scott Carroll, AMD Public Relations, for an official response.
Me: “Scott, are triple-core Phenom processors just failed quad-core units?”
Scott: “No — AMD Phenom X3 processors are NOT quad-cores with a defective core shut-off! AMD Phenom processors with three cores are an example of AMD’s design leadership and manufacturing strategy. AMD strives to obtain maximum value out of its manufacturing processes in order to provide customers with the best products and value to meet their varying needs. AMD’s Direct Connect Architecture and true native multi-core design allow for direct communication between cores, integrated memory controller, and I/O - reducing unnecessary bottlenecks. This unique approach enables AMD to deliver varying core configurations - including dual, triple and quad - to meet customer needs.“]
Today AMD announce the expansion of the CPU lineup by officially releasing quad-core and triple-core Phenom processors.
How best to sum up this new lineup? I guess it’s a case where that old phrase “something for everyone” actually fits the bill pretty well. We have processors aimed at both the high-end enthusiast who wants to squeeze as much power out of their components as well as processors aimed at the budget-conscious. We also see a revolutionary new energy efficient processor aimed at home theater enthusiasts who want quad-core power without having to put up with large PC cases in their living rooms or the noise generated by extravagant fans.
So, finally, some cool stuff to drool over from AMD. Let’s take a closer look starting with the tech specs.
Here are the new processors, seven in all, five quad-core processors and two triple-core units:
AMD Phenom X4 Quad-core - Socket AM2+
* X4 9850 Black Edition (unlocked multiplier)
- 2.5GHz
- 125W TDP
* X4 9750
- 2.4GHz
- 125W / 95W TDP
* X4 9650
- 2.3GHz
- 95W TDP
* X4 9550
- 2.2GHz
- 95W TDP
Some of the highlights of this lineup include:
* Up to 20% faster than previous models
* B3 revision (TLB bug free)
* 2MB L2 cache
* 2MB L3 cache
* DDR2-1066 support
* 65nm process technology
* Integrated Memory Controller
* Fast HyperTransport 3.0 technology
* Cool & Quiet v2.0
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Comments(6)
like seriously amd realeased phenom like 5 months ago (ok maybe not that long ago)
dude....these are new models that were not previously released because of a bug that was
fixed lol...you should really read b4 u post...ugh...man wat happened to the phenom
9900....its taking to long
the best they can offer , the says they will be the sh!t out of the core 2 quad
and that core 2 quad is fake quad core as they say ......... yet the core 2 quad
kick phenom ass , and the core 2 quad is one year older then the phenom
; at this
rate intel will bury amd in 2009 with nehalem cpu , better off amd get there asses
2gather before intel become a total monopoly and sell us p4 celron garbage for 1000$+
they have been out for ages compared to this write up look on ebuyer
"amd strives to obtain maximum value out of its manufacturing processes."...let's see,
that's gibberish that translates to "cpu's that fail to run all 4 cores will be sold as
3-core cpu's." but there's nothing really wrong with that, seeing as amd already has a
good hold on the budget market segment.
second, if intel does begin to bury
amd, ibm will likely buyout amd, and considering that ibm is like 10+ times bigger than
amd, they will be able to make a comeback.
i was a die hard amd supporter during the single core athlon days....it was the best chip
around. now with dual and quad cores....intel all the way. amd dropped the ball, and is
now just pumping out "2nd best" chips right and left. i don't blindly follow any
manufacturer, i let the benchmarks do the talking.......and so far amd has little to say.
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By nemisis on 28.03.2008 - 02:03