Online retailers are taking orders for Advanced Micro Devices' upcoming Phenom II processors, leaking chip details ahead of the company's processor announcement plans for early January.Two new quad-core Phenom II processors, aimed at high-end desktops, will start shipping on Dec. 27, according to retail Web sites. AMD plans to announce the chips next month at the International Consumer Electronics Show to be held in Las Vegas between January 8 and 11.
The quad-core Phenom II chips run at speeds from 2.8GHz to 3GHz and include 8MB of cache. The chips are capable of achieving higher speeds under certain circumstances though. AMD overclocked Phenom II processors to run at up to 4GHz on air-cooled systems, and up to 5GHz on liquid-nitrogen cooling earlier this year.
The Fastest Processor Ever :Intel Core i7 Extreme
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Intel has launched its most advanced desktop processor ever called the Intel Core i7 processor. The first member of a new family of Nehalem processor designs, it speeds video editing, immersive games and other popular Internet and computer activities by up to 40 percent without increasing power consumption.
Intel Turbo Boost Technology automatically adjusts the clock speed of one or more of the four individual processing cores for single- and multi-threaded applications to boost performance. The Core i7 processor more than doubles the memory bandwidth of previous Intel “Extreme” platforms, speeding the transfer of computer bits and bites in and out of the processor with Intel Quickpath Technology. Intel’s Hyper-Threading Technology allows multiple computing threads to run simultaneously, effectively enabling it to do two things at once, so the Core i7 quad-core processor delivers 8-threaded performance.
Each Core i7 processor has an 8 MB level 3 cache and three channels of DDR3 1066 memory to deliver the best memory performance of any desktop platform. Intel’s top performance processor, the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition, also removes overspeed protection, allowing further increase in the chip’s speed.
Intel Turbo Boost Technology automatically adjusts the clock speed of one or more of the four individual processing cores for single- and multi-threaded applications to boost performance. The Core i7 processor more than doubles the memory bandwidth of previous Intel “Extreme” platforms, speeding the transfer of computer bits and bites in and out of the processor with Intel Quickpath Technology. Intel’s Hyper-Threading Technology allows multiple computing threads to run simultaneously, effectively enabling it to do two things at once, so the Core i7 quad-core processor delivers 8-threaded performance.
Each Core i7 processor has an 8 MB level 3 cache and three channels of DDR3 1066 memory to deliver the best memory performance of any desktop platform. Intel’s top performance processor, the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition, also removes overspeed protection, allowing further increase in the chip’s speed.
AMD Athlon X2 7750 Review
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AMD is also launching a new CPU series codenamed Kuma. This is a Stars core with a 2MB L3 cache and the Hypertransport bus runs at 1.8Ghz instead of 1GHz of most dual cores. We don't have a lot more technical information on the processor at this time but we'll update this review when we get more. For now here's what you probably care about: benchmarks and overclocking.
Here's our test system.
Mother Board Gigabyte 790GX
Memory Corsair XMS 4GB
Hard Drive Western Digital SE 16 750GB
Case Tsunami Thermaltake
Display Samsung SyncMaster 30"
Windows Vista x86 SP1 was our test system with ATI Catalyst 8.12 drivers. The only vanilla X2 we had on hand was the X2 5000+ which runs at 2.6GHz so we down clocked our 7750 to 2.6GHz from 2.7GHz. Usually this is fairly accurate representation of what a processor with that stock clock would perform at though occasionally it is faster.
With more performance comes more power taking another 20W to run at idle and 25W at load under Valve Map creation benchmark under load. Cool 'n Quiet was disabled with testing.
Kuma seems like a good bump up from the previous Athlon 64 X2 dual cores though the L3 cache and higher Hypertransport bus do increase overall power consumption. We don't have retail pricing at this time but we will update the review when we see the processor at e-tailers. We wish we had time to compare this to an Intel dual core processors but unfortunately we're a bit strapped for time. This should definitely help keep AMD more competitive in the dual core arena and is a nice part to tide things over until Phenom II.
Here's our test system.
Mother Board Gigabyte 790GX
Memory Corsair XMS 4GB
Hard Drive Western Digital SE 16 750GB
Case Tsunami Thermaltake
Display Samsung SyncMaster 30"
Windows Vista x86 SP1 was our test system with ATI Catalyst 8.12 drivers. The only vanilla X2 we had on hand was the X2 5000+ which runs at 2.6GHz so we down clocked our 7750 to 2.6GHz from 2.7GHz. Usually this is fairly accurate representation of what a processor with that stock clock would perform at though occasionally it is faster.
With more performance comes more power taking another 20W to run at idle and 25W at load under Valve Map creation benchmark under load. Cool 'n Quiet was disabled with testing.
Kuma seems like a good bump up from the previous Athlon 64 X2 dual cores though the L3 cache and higher Hypertransport bus do increase overall power consumption. We don't have retail pricing at this time but we will update the review when we see the processor at e-tailers. We wish we had time to compare this to an Intel dual core processors but unfortunately we're a bit strapped for time. This should definitely help keep AMD more competitive in the dual core arena and is a nice part to tide things over until Phenom II.
ARM and x86 Microprocessors for Portable Device Market
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The processor vendors supplying chips for ultra-mobile devices (UMDs) are playing a pivotal role in how this market is shaping up. x86-based processors are well entrenched in the PC world and ARM-based processors are well entrenched in the handset world. It is well known that the war is coming, but it remains to be seen who will benefit from it.
Since UMDs sit right between the PCs and handsets in terms of power, size, and function, x86-based and ARM-based processors will compete in the UMD space and are already fighting it out, starting with marketing wars.
“x86-based processor vendors are in a very good position in the near term as far as product wins and market share are concerned. However, as mobile internet devices (MIDs) start to surpass netbooks in shipment volumes, ARM-based solutions will be in a better position,” said ABI Research analyst Philip Solis.
Processors based on the x86 architecture hold a key advantage in that they are compatible with all x86-based applications – the same PC applications most people use today.
Since they evolved in a more portable and mobile device world, ARM-based processors have always excelled at low power consumption. For devices such as MIDs that may be used very heavily all day or may need to last for days without recharging, ARM-based processors hold the advantage.
The x86 vendors will have to make significant advancements in terms of power consumption while executing instructions in order to put up a better fight across the whole UMD space, while ARM is working with software vendors to ensure that as they develop processor architectures and instruction sets, the latest versions of software are compatible.“The future shape of this market will be determined by engineering success on the x86 side versus business success on the ARM side,” Mr. Solis concluded.
via:xbitlabs
Since UMDs sit right between the PCs and handsets in terms of power, size, and function, x86-based and ARM-based processors will compete in the UMD space and are already fighting it out, starting with marketing wars.
“x86-based processor vendors are in a very good position in the near term as far as product wins and market share are concerned. However, as mobile internet devices (MIDs) start to surpass netbooks in shipment volumes, ARM-based solutions will be in a better position,” said ABI Research analyst Philip Solis.
Processors based on the x86 architecture hold a key advantage in that they are compatible with all x86-based applications – the same PC applications most people use today.
Since they evolved in a more portable and mobile device world, ARM-based processors have always excelled at low power consumption. For devices such as MIDs that may be used very heavily all day or may need to last for days without recharging, ARM-based processors hold the advantage.
The x86 vendors will have to make significant advancements in terms of power consumption while executing instructions in order to put up a better fight across the whole UMD space, while ARM is working with software vendors to ensure that as they develop processor architectures and instruction sets, the latest versions of software are compatible.“The future shape of this market will be determined by engineering success on the x86 side versus business success on the ARM side,” Mr. Solis concluded.
via:xbitlabs
AMD OverDrive update to 2.1.5 2009
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AMD has released a new version of OverDrive, the latest version 2.1.5.
AMD OverDrive is a powerful OC software, it allow you to adjust your processor, memory and graphics settings to push the performance envelope further than it has ever gone before.
Bug fixed:
-Fixed AtuoClock will cause VUP.
-Fixed error message with GPU BIOS.
-Fixed wrong CPU temperature.
-Fixed RV770 memory capacity and frequency incorrect.
-Fixed CPU frequency incorrect.
Download AMD OverDrive 2.1.5
AMD OverDrive is a powerful OC software, it allow you to adjust your processor, memory and graphics settings to push the performance envelope further than it has ever gone before.
Bug fixed:
-Fixed AtuoClock will cause VUP.
-Fixed error message with GPU BIOS.
-Fixed wrong CPU temperature.
-Fixed RV770 memory capacity and frequency incorrect.
-Fixed CPU frequency incorrect.
Download AMD OverDrive 2.1.5
AMD's new Quad-Cores shipping started early
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In a surprising move, online vendors have begun to offer AMD’s latest quad-core processors a while before they have been actually displayed to the public. The new processors on offer are the quad-core Phenol II chips, designed to run at at speeds from 2.8GHz to 3GHz and come with 8MB of cache.
Among these the Phenom II X4 920 runs at 2.8GHz and is being retailed for between $271 and $317 USD while the Phenom II X4 940 which runs at 3GHz is being sold foranything between $304 and $373 USD, depending on the online store. They run on DDR2 platforms and will be moved to DDR3 platforms based on the AM3 sockets, later this year.
This move comes as a big surprise, because AMD has not yet introduced these processors. Their launch is earmarked for CES 09, which will be held in January '09.
Among these the Phenom II X4 920 runs at 2.8GHz and is being retailed for between $271 and $317 USD while the Phenom II X4 940 which runs at 3GHz is being sold foranything between $304 and $373 USD, depending on the online store. They run on DDR2 platforms and will be moved to DDR3 platforms based on the AM3 sockets, later this year.
This move comes as a big surprise, because AMD has not yet introduced these processors. Their launch is earmarked for CES 09, which will be held in January '09.
Core 2 Duo vs. Core 2 Quad by Intel
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The contrast between dual and quad-core CPUs.
Intel claims that dual-core is best for:
1. Maximizing productivity for multi-tasking business users
2. IT builds with numerous background applications
3. Demanding office applications and collaboration software
Intel Quad-core is best for:
1. CAD design and 3D rendering for advanced business applications
2. Complex calculations such as Monte Carlo and Black-Scholes
3. HD Video Encoding for business video authoring
In Office productivity Sysmark 2007 test, dual-core is actually some 15 percent faster than the Quad-core and Intel is comparing E8600 at 3.33GHz and Q9400 at 2.67GHz, both priced at around €220 price tag. In Complex calculation Excel 2007, Monte Carlo Simulation this same quad-core can end up 21 percent faster than the dual-core. Intel left out 3D gaming from this equation simply as it tries to sell the PCs to business customers who should not be playing Call of Duty at work hours, but at the same time tells most of you that you might not need a Quad-core.
Intel claims that dual-core is best for:1. Maximizing productivity for multi-tasking business users
2. IT builds with numerous background applications
3. Demanding office applications and collaboration software
Intel Quad-core is best for:
1. CAD design and 3D rendering for advanced business applications
2. Complex calculations such as Monte Carlo and Black-Scholes
3. HD Video Encoding for business video authoring
In Office productivity Sysmark 2007 test, dual-core is actually some 15 percent faster than the Quad-core and Intel is comparing E8600 at 3.33GHz and Q9400 at 2.67GHz, both priced at around €220 price tag. In Complex calculation Excel 2007, Monte Carlo Simulation this same quad-core can end up 21 percent faster than the dual-core. Intel left out 3D gaming from this equation simply as it tries to sell the PCs to business customers who should not be playing Call of Duty at work hours, but at the same time tells most of you that you might not need a Quad-core.
Phenom II 940 3GHz reviewed
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GameWare have put AMD's Phenom II through its paces and the scores look legit.
They managed to push the Phenom II 940 Black to 4200MHz using only a Zalman 9700NT cooler. They claim to have experienced motherboard problems during the benches, and the lack of proper bios support for the new CPU put an end to their overclocking efforts. The outfit tried to overclock it on Biostar, Jeway and DFI boards, and the max score was reached on Biostar's Tforce TA790GX A2.
The OC scores in the charts were reached on an Asus M3A32-MVP Deluxe board, and the CPU ran at 3800MHz with a multiplier of x19. Core temperature was rather low, averaging around 50°C. Here's a full spec of the testbed: Asus M3A32-MVP deluxe, 2GB Corsair Dominator 1066, Force3d HD4870 X2, HDD Western Digital 500GB 16MB cache, PSU ACBEL 800 R8, Zalman 9700NT cooler.
Compared to the old Phenom 9950, the II shows promise. It averages 20-25 percent higher scores in most tests stock clocked, and oveclocked the gap widens to as much as 50 percent.
You can see the charts and some photos on www.gameware.ir and on our discussion board, here.
They managed to push the Phenom II 940 Black to 4200MHz using only a Zalman 9700NT cooler. They claim to have experienced motherboard problems during the benches, and the lack of proper bios support for the new CPU put an end to their overclocking efforts. The outfit tried to overclock it on Biostar, Jeway and DFI boards, and the max score was reached on Biostar's Tforce TA790GX A2.
The OC scores in the charts were reached on an Asus M3A32-MVP Deluxe board, and the CPU ran at 3800MHz with a multiplier of x19. Core temperature was rather low, averaging around 50°C. Here's a full spec of the testbed: Asus M3A32-MVP deluxe, 2GB Corsair Dominator 1066, Force3d HD4870 X2, HDD Western Digital 500GB 16MB cache, PSU ACBEL 800 R8, Zalman 9700NT cooler.
Compared to the old Phenom 9950, the II shows promise. It averages 20-25 percent higher scores in most tests stock clocked, and oveclocked the gap widens to as much as 50 percent.
You can see the charts and some photos on www.gameware.ir and on our discussion board, here.
Scythe delivers stabilizer for AM2 coolers
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Scythe has now released an AMD K8/AM2 CPU stabilizer. Set to help the mounting of heavy processor coolers, the package provided includes a back-plate, a retention bracket, a spacer, screws, thermal grease and a wrench and will work for Socket 754, 939, 940 and AM2 cooling solutions.Now shipping, the K8/AM2 CPU stabilizer is priced at 6.90 Euro / $11.50 without VAT.
AMD K10 Athlon X2 7750 Black Edition reviewed
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AMD K10 Athlon X2 7750 Black Edition reviewed Test setup:
Compared with: Athlon X2 7750 Black Edtion, Athlon 64 X2 5200+(Rev.F2) and Phenom X4 9950 Black Edition
CPU: Athlon X2 7750 Black Edition
Chipset: AMD 790GX+SB750
MB: GA-MA790GP-DS4H
DRAM: DDR2-800 (1GB×2/5-5-5-18)
VGA: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280(GeForce Release 180.48)
HDD: Seagete Barracuda 7200.11(ST3500320AS)
OS: Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1
For Athlon 64 5200+ and Phenom X4 9950 BE are 2.6GHz, so we decreased 7750 BE to 2.6GHz while use the default 2.7GHz results for reference.
AMD K10 Athlon X2 7750 Black Edition reviewed
AMD K10 Athlon X2 7750 Black Edition reviewed
AMD K10 Athlon X2 7750 Black Edition reviewed
AMD K10 Athlon X2 7750 Black Edition reviewed
Compared with: Athlon X2 7750 Black Edtion, Athlon 64 X2 5200+(Rev.F2) and Phenom X4 9950 Black Edition
CPU: Athlon X2 7750 Black Edition
Chipset: AMD 790GX+SB750
MB: GA-MA790GP-DS4H
DRAM: DDR2-800 (1GB×2/5-5-5-18)
VGA: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280(GeForce Release 180.48)
HDD: Seagete Barracuda 7200.11(ST3500320AS)
OS: Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1
For Athlon 64 5200+ and Phenom X4 9950 BE are 2.6GHz, so we decreased 7750 BE to 2.6GHz while use the default 2.7GHz results for reference.
AMD K10 Athlon X2 7750 Black Edition reviewed
AMD K10 Athlon X2 7750 Black Edition reviewed
AMD K10 Athlon X2 7750 Black Edition reviewed
AMD K10 Athlon X2 7750 Black Edition reviewed
Intel Core i7 Overclocking Temperatures
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Core i7 Overclocking
Introduction:
It is now time for some temperature tests and to see how high these processors can be overclocked using the ASUS P6T motherboard. So it was now time to see how hot these babies got on a one hour OCCT stress test.
The bus speed is down in 2 MHz decrements with stress tests at each level and success arrived at 168 MHz. Next up was the Multiplier, which we toggled around a bit until we hit 4 GHz on the 965EE while the 920 stayed at 3360 MHz due to its multiplier limit of 20x. Increasing the voltage wasn’t doing us any good as we weren’t able to manage a stable one hour stress test. Although, higher clocks could be possible with a better cooling solution and a lot more time.
Conclusion:
From this you can say the fact that the Core i7 has started out as a good overclocker. Getting to the sweet spots wasn't really difficult and all this achieved on the stock air cooling solution provided by Intel and stock core voltages. We feel that with better cooling and a lot more time, these processors can be taken even further to new heights.
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Introduction:
It is now time for some temperature tests and to see how high these processors can be overclocked using the ASUS P6T motherboard. So it was now time to see how hot these babies got on a one hour OCCT stress test.
Intel Core i7 Overclocking Temperatures
The bus speed is down in 2 MHz decrements with stress tests at each level and success arrived at 168 MHz. Next up was the Multiplier, which we toggled around a bit until we hit 4 GHz on the 965EE while the 920 stayed at 3360 MHz due to its multiplier limit of 20x. Increasing the voltage wasn’t doing us any good as we weren’t able to manage a stable one hour stress test. Although, higher clocks could be possible with a better cooling solution and a lot more time.
Conclusion:
From this you can say the fact that the Core i7 has started out as a good overclocker. Getting to the sweet spots wasn't really difficult and all this achieved on the stock air cooling solution provided by Intel and stock core voltages. We feel that with better cooling and a lot more time, these processors can be taken even further to new heights.
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Intel announced completion of 32nm Process Development Phase
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Intel announced that it had completed the development phase of its next-generation manufacturing process that further shrinks chip circuitry to 32 nanometers.
The company said that it is on track for production readiness of this future generation using even more energy-efficient, denser and higher performing transistors in the fourth quarter of 2009.Intel will provide technical details around the 32nm process technology along with several other topics during presentations at the International Electron Devices meeting (IEDM) next week in San Francisco.
Finishing the development phase for the company's 32nm process technology and production readiness in this timeframe means that Intel remains on pace with its ambitious product and manufacturing cadence referred to as the company's "tick-tock" strategy.That plan revolves around introducing an entirely new processor microarchitecture alternating with a cutting edge manufacturing process about every 12 months.
The Intel 32nm paper and presentation describe a logic technology that incorporates second-generation high-k + metal gate technology, 193nm immersion lithography for critical patterning layers and enhanced transistor strain techniques. These featuresenhanced transistor strain techniques. These features enhance the performance and energy efficiency of Intel processors. Intel's manufacturing process has the highest transistor performance and the highest transistor density of any reported 32nm technology in the industry, the company claims.
"Our manufacturing prowess and resulting products have helped us widen our lead in computing performance and battery life for Intel-based laptops, servers and desktops," said Mark Bohr, Intel Senior Fellow and director of process architecture and integration. "As we've shown this year, the manufacturing strategy and execution have also given us the ability to create entirely new product lines for MIDs, CE equipment, embedded computers and netbooks."
Other Intel IEDM papers will describe a low power system on chip version of Intel's 45nm process, transistors based on compound semiconductors, substrate engineering to improve performance of 45nm transistors, integrating chemical mechanical polish for the 45nm node and beyond; and, integrating an array of silicon photonics modulators. Intel will also participate in a short course on 22nm CMOS Technology.
The company said that it is on track for production readiness of this future generation using even more energy-efficient, denser and higher performing transistors in the fourth quarter of 2009.Intel will provide technical details around the 32nm process technology along with several other topics during presentations at the International Electron Devices meeting (IEDM) next week in San Francisco.
Finishing the development phase for the company's 32nm process technology and production readiness in this timeframe means that Intel remains on pace with its ambitious product and manufacturing cadence referred to as the company's "tick-tock" strategy.That plan revolves around introducing an entirely new processor microarchitecture alternating with a cutting edge manufacturing process about every 12 months.
The Intel 32nm paper and presentation describe a logic technology that incorporates second-generation high-k + metal gate technology, 193nm immersion lithography for critical patterning layers and enhanced transistor strain techniques. These featuresenhanced transistor strain techniques. These features enhance the performance and energy efficiency of Intel processors. Intel's manufacturing process has the highest transistor performance and the highest transistor density of any reported 32nm technology in the industry, the company claims.
"Our manufacturing prowess and resulting products have helped us widen our lead in computing performance and battery life for Intel-based laptops, servers and desktops," said Mark Bohr, Intel Senior Fellow and director of process architecture and integration. "As we've shown this year, the manufacturing strategy and execution have also given us the ability to create entirely new product lines for MIDs, CE equipment, embedded computers and netbooks."
Other Intel IEDM papers will describe a low power system on chip version of Intel's 45nm process, transistors based on compound semiconductors, substrate engineering to improve performance of 45nm transistors, integrating chemical mechanical polish for the 45nm node and beyond; and, integrating an array of silicon photonics modulators. Intel will also participate in a short course on 22nm CMOS Technology.
AMDs Athlon X2 7750 Black Edition
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Donanimhaber.com managed to get their hands on AMDs Athlon X2 7750 Black Edition CPU which is also known as the fastest dual-core Kuma 65nm processor. The Athlon X2 7750 Black Edition works at 2.7GHz and has 1MB of L2 cache, 2MB of L3 cache and an unlocked multiplier.
According to the results over at Donanimhaber, the clock on the fastest Kuma is enough to beat Intels Core 2 Duo E6420. The E6420 works at 2.13GHz and has 4MB of L2 cache. Despite the slower clock speed, the E6420 is more expensive than the Athlon X2 6500, so far the only listed Kuma based AMD processor in Europe, which retails at around €100 and works at 2.3GHz. Intels E6420 is currently listed at around €150.
The good news is that these guys managed to easily overclock the Athlon X2 7750 from 2.7GHz to 3.4GHz. At 3.1GHz, this Kuma easily outperforms Intels E8200 and in some cases even the E8400 which is clocked at 3.0GHz.
According to the results over at Donanimhaber, the clock on the fastest Kuma is enough to beat Intels Core 2 Duo E6420. The E6420 works at 2.13GHz and has 4MB of L2 cache. Despite the slower clock speed, the E6420 is more expensive than the Athlon X2 6500, so far the only listed Kuma based AMD processor in Europe, which retails at around €100 and works at 2.3GHz. Intels E6420 is currently listed at around €150.
The good news is that these guys managed to easily overclock the Athlon X2 7750 from 2.7GHz to 3.4GHz. At 3.1GHz, this Kuma easily outperforms Intels E8200 and in some cases even the E8400 which is clocked at 3.0GHz.
3GHz Phenom II to launch at $275
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Phenom II may be at the heels of Intels Core i7 on the price ladder, according to EE Times. The site has posted prices for a couple of the upcoming Phenom II processors, and it claims AMDs upcoming 3GHz CPU will launch at $275—just $9 below the volume price of Intels 2.66GHz Core i7-920.
EE Times goes on to say the slower, 2.8GHz Phenom II will cost $235, which would put it in roughly the same ballpark as Intels new 2.5GHz Core 2 Quad Q8300. Of course, even the 3GHz Phenom II might not compete directly with any Core i7 for a while. That's because the AMD chip will work with DDR2 memory and much cheaper motherboards than Intels new brainchild. More realistically, a $275 Phenom II would end up facing the Core 2 Quad Q9400.
Both 2.8GHz and 3GHz Phenom II variants should launch at the Consumer Electronics Show in early January. Puzzlingly, EE Times also mentions 65nm Phenom II flavors, even though AMDs own presentation slides tie the Phenom II name to the new 45nm design.
EE Times goes on to say the slower, 2.8GHz Phenom II will cost $235, which would put it in roughly the same ballpark as Intels new 2.5GHz Core 2 Quad Q8300. Of course, even the 3GHz Phenom II might not compete directly with any Core i7 for a while. That's because the AMD chip will work with DDR2 memory and much cheaper motherboards than Intels new brainchild. More realistically, a $275 Phenom II would end up facing the Core 2 Quad Q9400.
Both 2.8GHz and 3GHz Phenom II variants should launch at the Consumer Electronics Show in early January. Puzzlingly, EE Times also mentions 65nm Phenom II flavors, even though AMDs own presentation slides tie the Phenom II name to the new 45nm design.
Intel dual-core Celeron mobile CPUs
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Intel won't make a big deal about it, the first dual-core Celeron mobile processors have now been released. Made on 65nm process technology, the T1700 and T1600 are clocked at 1.83GHz and 1.66GHz respectively, have 1MB of L2 cache, a FSB of 667 MHz and a TDP of 35W. Not set on breaking any speed records, the fresh Celeron T1700 and T1600 are priced at $86 and $80 respectively (in 1000-unit tray quantities).
Three Pentium dual-cores to get new prices
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Intel plans to adjust a new prices after it lunches its Pentium dual core E5400 CPU. This CPU clocked at 2.7GHz with FSB 800 and 2MB cache will launch on January 18th and it will cost $84 at launch.
This announcement will also meant that Pentium dual-core E5300 CPU clocked at 2.6GHz with FSB 800 and 2MB cache launched on the 30th of November will drop from $86 to $74.
Last one affected with this small price adjustment will be the Pentium dual-core E5200 CPU clocked at 2.5GHz with FSB 800 and 2MB cache that will drop from current $84 to $64.
At the same time Core 2 Duo E7500 will debut with 2.93GHz, FSB 1066 and 3MB of cache for $133 and this will directly affect the E7400 2.8GHz CPU with the same spec as it will drop from current $133 to $113.
This definitely mean that you should look forward to January 18th, at least if you want to buy some of these CPUs of 45nm quad-cores.
via hardspell.com
This announcement will also meant that Pentium dual-core E5300 CPU clocked at 2.6GHz with FSB 800 and 2MB cache launched on the 30th of November will drop from $86 to $74.
Last one affected with this small price adjustment will be the Pentium dual-core E5200 CPU clocked at 2.5GHz with FSB 800 and 2MB cache that will drop from current $84 to $64.
At the same time Core 2 Duo E7500 will debut with 2.93GHz, FSB 1066 and 3MB of cache for $133 and this will directly affect the E7400 2.8GHz CPU with the same spec as it will drop from current $133 to $113.
This definitely mean that you should look forward to January 18th, at least if you want to buy some of these CPUs of 45nm quad-cores.
via hardspell.com
AMD 45nm Business Class CPUs
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Introduced in April, AMD's Business Class line-up of processors are expected to soon get a few updates but those looking for 'B- tagged 45nm parts will have to wait quite a while. As it seems, AMD is currently planning the introduction of two new 65nm Phenom Business Class models - 9850B and 8850B, in Q1 and is readying 45nm 'B' CPUs for Q3 2009.
The 45nm Business line-up is expected to include the quad-core Phenom II X4 B90, triple-core Phenom II X3 B70 and dual-core Athlon X2 B20 series processors. All these parts will come in an AM3 package and feature integrated DDR3-1333 memory controllers.
The 45nm Business line-up is expected to include the quad-core Phenom II X4 B90, triple-core Phenom II X3 B70 and dual-core Athlon X2 B20 series processors. All these parts will come in an AM3 package and feature integrated DDR3-1333 memory controllers.
45nm Processors Added to AMD Business Platform Family
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According to AMD’s plan, it will unveil Phenom X4 9850B and Phenom X3 8850B with AM2+ socket in the first half of 2009, and then follow with brand-new “BXX” Series processors in Q3. Phenom II X4 B90, Phenom II X3 B70 and Athlon X2 B20 are equal to the consumer processors - Phenom II X4 900, Phenom II X3 700 and Athlon X2 200. Based on 45nm 50I technology, they all feature AM3 socket and support DDR2 or DDR3 memory.
Phenom II X4 B90 Series feature 4 cores, and their L2/L3 cache capacity is 8MB. They’re scheduled to come out with 2 verisons of 2.8GHz B93 and 2.6GHz B91, with 95W TDP. X3 B70 feature 3 cores with 7.5MB L2/L3 cache, coming out with versions of 2.9GHz B22 and 2.7GHz B71 of 65W TDP.
The existing processors for business platforms include Phenom X4 9000, Phenom X3 8000 and Athlon X2 5000. They are added a postfix of “B”, which is the only difference from consumer platforms. For instance, the corresonding model of Phenom X4 9600 is named as Phenom X4 9600B.
via expreview.com
Phenom II X4 B90 Series feature 4 cores, and their L2/L3 cache capacity is 8MB. They’re scheduled to come out with 2 verisons of 2.8GHz B93 and 2.6GHz B91, with 95W TDP. X3 B70 feature 3 cores with 7.5MB L2/L3 cache, coming out with versions of 2.9GHz B22 and 2.7GHz B71 of 65W TDP.
The existing processors for business platforms include Phenom X4 9000, Phenom X3 8000 and Athlon X2 5000. They are added a postfix of “B”, which is the only difference from consumer platforms. For instance, the corresonding model of Phenom X4 9600 is named as Phenom X4 9600B.
via expreview.com
Phenom II CPUs to be hitting stores in February
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Already having announced their presence at the CES 2009, the 45nm-built Phenom II processors apparently aren't in a hurry to hit shelves. According to a fresh report, the Phenom II X4 920 (2.8 GHz) and 940 (3.0 GHz) will only be showcased, demoed, praised at CES in January with their retail availability being slated for February 4th. A few online stores have already listed the two Phenom II CPUs but obviously, they were up on pre-order.
Intel plans 'Merom' Core 2 CPU phase out
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Intel has been adding 65nm processors to the phase out list recently with the latest 'damned' being quite a few 'Merom' Core 2 mobile processors. As just announced, the chip company is preparing to phase out both the tray and boxed versions of the 2.80 GHz Core 2 Extreme X7900 and the 2.60 GHz T7800, 2.40 GHz T7700, 2.0 GHz T7300, 1.8 GHz L7700 and 1.4 GHz L7300 Core 2 Duo processors.The discontinuance schedule will see Intel taking orders for the mentioned CPUs until April 3rd (2009) and deliver the box and tray products until July 3rd 2009 and June 4th 2010 respectively.
via tcmagazine.com
via tcmagazine.com
AMD Phenom II gets closer
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MoreComputers.com added a listing for a pair of the new Phenom II processors. The listings show that the Phenom II are to debut in 2.8GHz and 3.0GHz models, the 920 and 940 Black Edition.
The AMD Phenom II X4 920 is said to be going for about £190, while the X4 940 Black Edition comes out at £230. With faster clock speeds and bigger levels of cache, it may be that we'll get to see a real clash of the titans new year in the consumer microprocessor market. Nonetheless, we will have to keep a close eye out for Phenom II performance benchmarks at the beginning of next year.
via tcmagazine.com
The AMD Phenom II X4 920 is said to be going for about £190, while the X4 940 Black Edition comes out at £230. With faster clock speeds and bigger levels of cache, it may be that we'll get to see a real clash of the titans new year in the consumer microprocessor market. Nonetheless, we will have to keep a close eye out for Phenom II performance benchmarks at the beginning of next year.
via tcmagazine.com
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