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CPU-Z 1.46 released
- AMD Puma platform (Turion & Turion Ultra "Griffin")
- AMD Black Edition processors
- Intel Xeon EX "Dunnington"
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CPU
- Name and number.
- Core stepping and process.
- Package.
- Core voltage.
- Internal and external clocks, clock multiplier.
- Supported instructions sets.
- Cache information.
- Vendor, model and revision.
- BIOS model and date.
- Chipset (northbridge and southbridge) and sensor.
- Graphic interface.
- Frequency and timings.
- Module(s) specification using SPD (Serial Presence Detect) : vendor, serial number, timings table.
- Windows and DirectX version.
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AMD's Phenom X3 8000 Series: Two Cores vs Three Cores
AMD has been pretty active on the CPU front lately, last month we saw the Phenom re-launch with the B3-stepping 50-series quad-core processors and today AMD is unveiling its 50-series triple-core parts.
| Cores | Stepping | Clock Speed | TDP | L2 Cache | L3 Cache | 1 Ku Price | |
| AMD Phenom X4 9850 | 4 | B3 | 2.5GHz | 125W | 2MB | 2MB | $235 |
| AMD Phenom X4 9750 | 4 | B3 | 2.4GHz | 125W | 2MB | 2MB | $215 |
| AMD Phenom X4 9550 | 4 | B3 | 2.2GHz | 95W | 2MB | 2MB | $209 |
| AMD Phenom X3 8750 | 3 | B3 | 2.4GHz | 95W | 1.5MB | 2MB | $195 |
| AMD Phenom X3 8650 | 3 | B3 | 2.3GHz | 95W | 1.5MB | 2MB | $165 |
| AMD Phenom X3 8450 | 3 | B3 | 2.1GHz | 95W | 1.5MB | 2MB | $145 |
Note that all three of the triple-core parts are 50-series CPUs, meaning they are based on the B3 stepping and do not suffer from the TLB erratum that plagued the early Phenom processors. AMD continues to ship B2 stepping CPUs, but most of them are to OEMs that aren't as concerned with the performance hit associated with the software TLB fix.Pricing is also pretty interesting, as the top end Phenom X3 8750 is only $20 cheaper than the quad-core Phenom X4 9750 despite running at the same clock speed. The X3 8650 and 8450 are far more interesting as both of them are priced closer to $150.
There's now some overlap between AMD's triple-core Phenom and dual-core Athlon X2 offerings in terms of price, have a look:
| Cores | Clock Speed | TDP | L2 Cache | L3 Cache | 1 Ku Price | |
| AMD Phenom X3 8750 | 3 | 2.4GHz | 95W | 1.5MB | 2MB | $195 |
| AMD Phenom X3 8650 | 3 | 2.3GHz | 95W | 1.5MB | 2MB | $165 |
| AMD Phenom X3 8450 | 3 | 2.1GHz | 95W | 1.5MB | 2MB | $145 |
| AMD Athlon X2 6400+ | 2 | 3.2GHz | 125W | 2MB | 0MB | $178 |
| AMD Athlon X2 6000+ | 2 | 3.0GHz | 125W | 2MB | 0MB | $167 |
| AMD Athlon X2 5600+ | 2 | 2.8GHz | 89W | 2MB | 0MB | $146 |
The Athlon X2s still hold a tremendous clock speed advantage, but Phenom can do more work per clock. It will be interesting to see if three Phenom cores at 2.1GHz are a better buy than two Athlon X2 cores at 2.8GHz.
read full articleNext Generation AMD Platform Available on New Satellite Laptops
The Satellite laptop PC series, including the P300D, A300D, M300D, U400D, L300D and L350D, is offered with variations of AMD’s Athlon™ Dual Core QL, Turion™ Dual Core RM and Turion Ultra ZM processor(1) technology, providing consumers with the freedom to choose whichever configuration best suits their needs.
This new AMD platform promises superior performance, enhanced visual graphics and increased battery life. The combination of all these aspects contributes to a balanced laptop platform, which gives the user extended battery life without sacrificing performance.
Building upon the Satellite laptop PC's solid reputation of quality, several innovative features have been included and are offered on select models:
* Built-in FM Tuner: A built-in FM tuner allows users to enjoy their favorite FM radio broadcasts while working on their laptop PC.
* Face Recognition: The TOSHIBA Face Recognition Technology provides users with a fun and convenient way to log onto their laptops without a traditional password.
* Sleep-and-Charge USB Ports(2): Popular mobile devices can be charged whether the laptop is powered-on, off or in hibernation mode.
* eSATA: An eSATA port empowers the high-speed transfer of files between the laptop and an external hard drive with transfer rates that are up to five times faster than USB 2.0.
* Fusion finish: Each new Satellite laptop sports Toshiba’s Fusion™ finish in a Horizon pattern. More than just a graphic element, the Fusion Finish is a unique combination of appearance and texture.
Additionally each new Satellite laptop PC delivers premium audio, through a set of Harman Kardon® stereo speakers for a rich, cinema-like sound experience. Meanwhile, select Satellite models come equipped with Toshiba’s REGZA LINK™ (HDMI-CEC) technology empowering users with instant and automated device configuration and the ability to control linked HDMI-CEC enabled devices, such as Toshiba’s REGZA™ HDTVs and a Satellite laptop, with a single remote. The new Satellite series laptops are available at a variety of major consumer electronics and computer stores nationwide or directly from Toshiba at www.toshibadirect.com. Detailed product specifications and information can be found at www.explore.toshiba.com/laptops/satellite.
All new Toshiba laptops are RoHS-compatible(3), effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances. Beginning in the third quarter of 2008, Toshiba will offer a computer trade-in and recycling program for all manufacturer’s PCs to reduce environmental impact and promote efficient utilization of resources. To learn more about this free PC recycling program or to find out how to recycle other consumer electronic products, please visit: www.toshiba.eztradein.com/toshiba.
Multimedia: Satellite AMD Series
About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of four business units: Digital Products Division, Imaging Systems Division, Storage Device Division, and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together, these divisions provide mobile product and solutions, including industry leading portable computers; projectors; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for automotive, computer and consumer electronics applications; and telephony equipment and associated applications. TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of information products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, which is a global leader in high technology and integrated manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, products and systems, as well as major infrastructure systems. Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 740 companies, with 198,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing US$76 billion. For more information on Toshiba's leading innovations, visit the company's Web site at www.toshiba.com. 1. Processor. CPU performance may vary. See Processor Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com. 2. USB Sleep & Charge. The “USB Sleep & Charge function” may not work with certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specification. In those cases, turn the power of the computer ON to charge the device. 3. RoHS. This product is compatible with European Union Directive 2002/95/EC. See RoHS legal footnote at www.info.toshiba.com. © 2008 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Information including without limitation product prices, specifications, availability, content of services, and contact information is subject to change without notice. Release Summary: Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), today announced that select models of its Satellite(R) series are equipped with AMD’s next generation notebook platform. Keyword Tags: amd, face recognition, laptop, laptop computer, laptop computers, laptop pc, notebook, notebook computer, notebook pc, satellite, toshiba
AMD Puma
The new CPUs are based on the same STARS cores that power the Phenom desktop line of CPUs so it's fair to say they won't be setting any performance or battery life records if our previous experience is anything to go by. However, with more sophisticated power saving features than any previous AMD CPUs, they will still be an improvement. The interesting bit, though is the new chipset that will support these new processors.
This first batch will be equipped with RV635, or HD 3670 XT chips. While the RV635 isn't the fastest graphics chip, mobile or otherwise, to have its power tucked neatly away in a box ready for gaming, when you return home after a hard day's work roaming the streets with your ultra-portable notebook, is a real boon. In fact, it's this vision that I can see changing the way we game, forever.
Amd enters low-cost pc market
AMD looks like it is a spent force today, pretty much like how its graphics arm, ATi is compared to Intel and NVIDIA, respectively. Still, kudos to the folks at AMD for keeping some semblance of check and balance in the processor wars. AMD will be working on a processor to penetrate the low-cost PC market which is currently being dominated by the Intel Atom and Via Technology Nano processors. These new offerings from AMD will support 6-bit instructions and based on their previous generation K8 architecture. You will get a capped speed of 1.2GHz in the single-core model, manufactured under the 65nm process. If AMD were to stand any chance of making an impact, they’d best price it just below Intel’s Atom IMHO.
Source: Digitimes
AMD's Atom rival to be introduced this year
AMD's recently revealed plans to manufacture a competitor to Intel's Atom are now said to be on track to see the first such processor coming out of a Dresden fab before 2008 draws to a close. Built using the 65nm process, the single-core wannabe Atom killer from AMD will have 64bit support, 256kB of L2 cache and a frequency between 1 and 1.2 GHz.
Equipped with a DDR2 memory controller, AMD's CPU will start shipping in the first half of 2009 when netbooks/nettops powered by it are also expected to hit the stores. With Atom being so popular these days it will be interesting to see which manufacturer will release low-cost PCs based on AMD's upcoming CPU. source:tcmagazine.com
AMD Refines Stream Computing Approach
Initially we came out with Close-to-Metal, which was a very low level interface. You had to know a fair bit about the GPU to use it, [but] you could get very good performance out of it. What we've done in the two years since we came out with CTM, is come out with higher-level tools. So, last November we launched Brook+, and what that is a C-level interface that is quite similar to [Nvidia's] CUDA and the OpenCL standard that's been proposed by the Khronos working group. So, it's kind of the same level, and the effort of Khronos is to try a standard API so that people don't get locked into one hardware platform or another based on initial software investment.
AMD trying to catch up with Intel by realeasing low-power Phenom CPU by the end of 2008
AMD is trying to take back some parts of the CPU market. While Intel is on its way to release the new Nehalem processors, AMD is planning to launch some low-power triple-corequad-core processors at the end this year. These chips are expected to come with a TDP of 65W. From the performance point of view, AMD's new processors are far from Intel's latest CPUs, but they will certainly provide a good performance/price ratio, as is already customary with all AMD chips.
AMD is set on releasing two low-power triple-core Phenom processors, named X3 8250e and 8450e respectively, with core frequencies of 1.9GHz and 2.1GHz, respectively, and both will have an L2 cache of 1.5MB and L3 cache of 2MB. The two CPUs are expected to enter DVT this summer, in July, while mass production for the new AMD CPUs is due to start at the beginning of August.
Meanwhile, AMD is expected to launch the low-power quad-core Phenom X4 9350e in the third quarter of this year. Two other models will follow in the fourth quarter and the first quarter of 2009, which is when AMD will start rolling out its 45nm quad-core CPUs (Propus), targeting core frequencies between 2.3-2.6 GHz.
Sources claim that AMD is determined to have the Phenom X4 9850 (2.5GHz) and the 9950 (2.6GHz) enter DVT in the third quarter, and ship in the following three months. The company is also to launching two 45nm Phenom X4 CPUs by the end of the fourth quarter, both of them with core frequencies between 2.4-2.8GHz.
Unfortunatellu AMD did not make any official statement regarding the new CPU lineup.
Intel to spin off solar energy tech, help form SpectraWatt
Transistor connaisseur Intel has decided to back up the forming of a new solar energy company called SpectraWatt. The Nehalem builder is set to give SpectraWatt some of its solar power technologies and, together with Cogentrix Energy, LLC, PCG Clean Energy and Technology Fund and Solon AG, will invest $50 million in it.
SpectraWatt will manufacture and supply photovoltaic cells to solar module makers and will concentrate development efforts on improvements in current manufacturing processes and capabilities to reduce the cost of photovoltaic energy generation.
"The formation of SpectraWatt is an important step forward in the renewable energy market," said Andrew B. Wilson, SpectraWatt CEO and former general manager in the Intel New Business Initiatives group. "We are pleased to work with these companies in the goal of moving toward long-term national energy independence."
SpectraWatt is expected to deliver its first products by mid-2009.