AMD is going to pick up the Kuma core. Back in September we have reviewed an ES version Kuma. At that time we thought the Kuma would become Athlon 6500+. But no words in AMD’s September roadmap about Kuma, we think AMD have dropped it.
But when we saw AMD’s October roadmap, Kuma appears and branded as“Athlon X2 7550/7750”.
According to the roadmap, Athlon X2 7550 will be a 2.5GHz Kuma, except the clock all other spec is the same with our ES version. Athlon X2 7750 runs at 2.7GHz. For cache,TDP and other information, you can read the chart we compiled.
So there is no more Athlon 6500+, AMD wants Kuma to be 7 series dual core. Both of the chips will come out in 09Q1. The company positioned Kuma to encounter intel E7400 and E7300. Do you think Kuma can beat them? Tell us how you think about it!
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It would really really be nice. You see the e7200 runs @ 2.5ghz as well so if the x2 7550 lives up to its numerical name then AMD finally will be back in the game. It would be nice to see a new design from AMD showing that much of an improvement. They wont be on top with the x2 but i really hope it performs when a 7550 should across the board. Most every computer i build now is intel and it would be nice to be able to suggest amd as an option in performance. I mean if they do really put out like that then they wont at all be much behind intels e8000s which isnt bad at all no matter what anyone says. I hear they are gonna be great overclockers as well. It would be really would be nice to have something new to tinker with, the good ole core 2 is getting a little too boring as you know what to expect right off the bat. I dont think the new amds will at all be able to keep up with Nelhams but those bad boys are gonna be a pretty bit pricey. Amd fell down really hard and its a shame to see them struggle the way they are. Lets hope this is a sign of good things to come
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