Phenom X4 9950 Black Edition only $205

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AMD 45nm Phenom pictures and SuperPI results

Although not coming soon enough, AMD's 45nm quad-core Phenom processors, will (hopefully) make their way into stores later this year and a new engineering samples have already started to pop up for some early hype. Just below, you can see two of the upcoming Phenom X4 codename Deneb CPUs, clocked at 2.2 and 2.3 GHz. Both come in an AM2+ package, have a integrated DDR2 (and probably DDR3) memory controller, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache, three times more than the currently selling Agena quads.
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AMD unveils two 65W Phenoms for under $200

Intel's lead in the CPU market by finding new ways to price and package their quad-core Phenom processors so they offer compelling value propositions. Their latest move on that front comes today with the introduction of several new Phenom models, including the energy-efficient Phenom X4 9350e and 9150e. The lower-case "e" at the end of their model numbers denotes energy efficiency, and in this case, that translates into a 65W maximum power draw rating, or TDP, for both products. The X4 9350e runs at 2GHz, and the 9150e clocks in at 1.8GHz.AMD points out that Intel doesn't yet offer any quad-core processors for under 200 bucks, and even the 45nm Core 2 Quad 9300 has a TDP rating of 95W. That puts the new Phenoms into a category all their own—a category that may appeal to builders of home theater PCs and the like, especially in conjunction with the 780G chipset. AMD has been shipping a Phenom X4 9100e to PC makers for a while now, but these CPUs will be selling to end users, as well.




Also new today is a slightly faster flagship, the Phenom X4 9950 Black Edition, which finally reaches the 2.6GHz core clock frequency AMD forecast last November when it seeded reviewers with 2.6GHz review samples. Of course, early Phenoms saw their share of delays for multiple reasons, including the infamous TLB erratum. Happily, all of the Phenom models introduced today are based on B3-revision silicon, which is free and clear of the TLB problem. Like prior Black Editions, the X4 9950 has an overclocking-friendly unlocked multiplier.
Prices have dropped almost across the board, with the triple-core Phenom X3 now reaching as low as $125. The energy-efficient parts command a bit of a premium over their 95W counterparts, of course, but the 9150e still lists for just $175.

The Phenom X4 9950 Black Edition takes a very different path to its destination, seeking higher frequencies at the cost of a 140W TDP rating—15W above the previous top Phenom. This processor will require fairly beefy cooling, and like some 125W Phenoms, it won't be compatible with lower-end Socket AM2/AM2+ motherboards. AMD recommends enthusiast-class boards like the MSI K9A2 Platinum and the Asus M3A32-MVP Deluxe for this one.

If that additional 15W puts you off, you may be pleased to learn that AMD will be keeping the Phenom X4 9850 Black Edition around as an unlocked model for the time being; it will transition to a conventional, locked model at some point, but not until later this year. We have an asterisk next to the $205 price for the 9850 Black Edition in the table above because that price won't officially take effect until July 7th. Once it does, the 9850 Black Edition should continue to be one of the best deals in the Phenom lineup.

Phenom X4 9950 Black Edition For $235

Well the first batch of Phenom X4 9950 Black Editions were priced high, but now Mwave has it here for $235. That is the correct pricing until it drops to $205. It is not a bad CPU if you don't mind the extra power consumption, and you are looking to upgrade from a dual to a quad on the cheap.

X4 9950 Black Edition	2.6GHz	2.0GHz	140W	4	$235
X4 9350e	2.0GHz	1.8GHz	65W	4	$195
X4 9150e	1.8GHz	1.8GHz	65W	4	$175

With the release of the 9950 Black Edition AMD steps up from the 9850 100MHz to 2.6GHz from 2.5GHz but also increases the max TDP to 140W. The Phenom 9950 Black Edition takes over the $235 pricing the 9850 had which will be reduced to $207 starting July 7th, a helpful heads up from AMD. These will still be 9850 Black Editions for a while in the channel but they will move towards normal edition eventually but should be able to get a 9850 Black Edition for a steal in a week.

NEW AMD Phenom X4 processors TECH SPECS:
Processor Model / Frequency: X4 9950 / 2.6GHz
Processor Model / Frequency: X4 9350e / 2.0GHz
Processor Model / Frequency: X4 9150e / 1.8GHz
L1 Cache Sizes: 64K of L1 instruction and 64K of L1 data cache per core (512 KB total L1 per processor)
L2 Cache Sizes: 512KB of L2 data cache per core (2MB total L2 per processor)
L3 Cache Size: 2MB (shared)
Packaging: Socket AM2+ 940-pin organic micro pin grid array (micro-PGA)
Fab location: AMD's Fab 36 wafer fabrication facilities in Dresden, Germany
Process Technology: 65-nanometer DSL SOI (silicon-on-insulator) technology
Approximate Transistor count: ~ 450 million
Approximate Die Size: 285 mm2
Memory Controller Type: Integrated 128-bit wide memory controller *
Types of Memory Supported: Support for unregistered DIMMs up to PC2 8500 (DDR2-1066MHz)
Memory Controller Speed: X4 9950: up to 2.0GHz with Dual Dynamic Power Management
X4 9350e: up to 1.8GHz with Dual Dynamic Power Management
X4 9150e: up to 1.6GHz with Dual Dynamic Power Management
HyperTransport 3.0 Specification: X4 9950: One 16-bit/16-bit link @ up to 4.0GHz full duplex (2.0GHz x2)
X4 9350e: One 16-bit/16-bit link @ up to 3.6GHz full duplex (1.8GHz x2)
X4 9150e: One 16-bit/16-bit link @ up to 3.2GHz full duplex (1.6GHz x2)
Total Processor Bandwidth: X4 9950: Up to 33.1 GB/s bandwidth
X4 9350e: Up to 31.5 GB/s bandwidth
X4 9150e: Up to 29.9 GB/s bandwidth
Max Ambient Case Temp: X4 9950: 61o Celsius
X4 9350e: 70o Celsius
X4 9150e: 70o Celsius
Nominal Voltage: X4 9950: 1.05-1.30 Volts
X4 9350e: 1.05-1.125 Volts
X4 9150e: 1.05-1.15 Volts
Max TDP: X4 9950: 140 Watts
X4 9350e: 65 Watts
X4 9150e: 65 Watts
*Note: configurable for dual 64-bit channels for simultaneous read/writes

AMD intros three more Phenom X4 processors

Coming just as Q3 kicks off the Phenom X4 9950 Black Edition, X4 9350e and 9150e are ready to pretty much close the circle of AMD's quad-core 65nm desktop offer and let the company prepare the 45nm Deneb and Propus processors. Topping out at 2.6 GHz, the Phenom X4 9950 BE is the highest-clocked AMD quad-core and it features an unlocked multiplier, 2MB of L2 cache, 2MB of shared L3 cache and a not so attractive TDP of 140W.

Those who want something 'cooler,' literally, AMD is releasing the energy-efficient Phenon X4 9350e and 9150e CPUs, both bragging with a 65W TDP and clocked at 2.0 and 1.8 GHz respectively. All three Agena processors are AM2+ and AM2 compatible but please note that the 9950 BE will not be supported but many new or old motherboards. Asus and MSI have already released lists with the boards that can handle the 140W CPU.

Price wise, the Phenom 9950 BE will take the 9850's place at $235 while the latter goes down to $205 with the X4 9350e and 9150e being set to debut at $195 and $175 respectively. For more info about the performance of AMD's new processors check out HotHardware's article.source:tcmagazine