| VIA Announces Nano 3000 Processor Series |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: November 5, 2009 - 1:42 PM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.via.com.tw/en/resources/pressroom/pressrelease.jsp?press_re... |
VIA has announced its Nano 3000 series of processors. These new processors are targeted to netbooks and “all-in-one” computers, have only one processing core, support SSE4 instructions, feature virtualization and security technologies and are compatible with NanoBGA2 pin-out (the same as other VIA processors like C7, C7-M and Eden, and processors from Nano 1000 and 2000 series). Nano 3000 processors will enter in mass production Q1 2010. On the table below you can see the models and their main specs. Model | Internal Clock | External Clock | Idle Power | L3100 | 2 GHz | 800 MHz | 500 mW | L3050 | 1.8 GHz | 800 MHz | 500 mW | U3200 | 1.4 GHz | 800 MHz | 100 mW | U3100 | 1.3 GHz | 800 MHz | 100 mW | U3300 | 1.2 GHz | 800 MHz | 100 mW | U3500 | 1 GHz | 800 MHz | 100 mW |
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| Intel Intros Core i7 960 |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: October 20, 2009 - 9:29 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=37151&processor=i7-960&spec-codes... |
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Intel silently introduced the newest member of Core i7 family, Core i7 960. This socket 1366 model is made on 45-nm technology, works internally at 3.2 GHz, has four cores, supports HyperThreading technology, has 8 MB of L3 cache, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, built-in DDR3-800/1066 memory controller, QPI bus working at 4.8 GT/s, TDP of 130 W and is priced at USD 562 (in 1000 unit tray quantities).
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| New Athlon II Processors from AMD |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: October 20, 2009 - 9:28 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com |
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AMD has expanded its Athlon II processor line-up with the launch of eight models. The list includes quad-, triple- and dual-core models based on socket AM3 platform featuring a built-in DDR2 and DDR3 memory controller. On the table below you can see the main specs for the models launched. Model | Internal Clock | L2 Cache | TDP | Price | Athlon II X4 605e | 2.3 GHz | 2 MB (4 x 512 KB) | 45 W | USD 143 | Athlon II X4 600e | 2.2 GHz | 2 MB (4 x 512 KB) | 45 W | USD 133 | Athlon II X3 435 | 2.9 GHz | 1.5 MB (3 x 512 KB) | 95 W | USD 87 | Athlon II X3 425 | 2.7 GHz | 1.5 MB (3 x 512 KB) | 45 W | USD 76 | Athlon II X3 405e | 2.3 GHz | 1.5 MB (3 x 512 KB) | 45 W | USD 102 | Athlon II X3 400e | 2.2 GHz | 1.5 MB (3 x 512 KB) | 45 W | USD 97 | Athlon II X2 240e | 2.8 GHz | 2 MB (2 x 1 MB) | 45 W | USD 77 | Athlon II X2 235e | 2.7 GHz | 2 MB (2 x 1 MB) | 45 W | USD 69 |
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| Intel Launches Core i7 Mobile Processors |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 23, 2009 - 9:29 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.intel.com/pressroom/archive/releases/20090923comp_sm.htm?ii... |
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Intel has just launched the first Core i7 processors targeted to laptops (codename Clarksfield). All of them have four cores, an integrated dual-channel DDR3 memory controller and support Hyper-Threading technology. On the table below you can see the main specs for the models launched. Model | Internal Clock | L3 Cache | TDP | Price (1,000-unit) | Core i7 720QM | 1.6 GHz | 6 MB | 45 W | USD 364 | Core i7 820QM | 1.73 GHz | 8 MB | 45 W | USD 546 | Core i7 920XM | 2 GHz | 8 MB | 55 W | USD 1,054 |
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| AMD Launches Athlon II X4 Processors |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 16, 2009 - 10:57 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com |
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If it is not possible to compete with Intel in performance, AMD has figured out another way to face its rival: price. The company launched today two quad-core processors costing less than USD 130. Just to let you know, the cheapest quad-core processor from Intel (Core 2 Quad Q8200S – 2.33 GHz) is priced at USD 213 (1,000-unit). The new Athlon II X4 620 (2.6 GHz) and 630 (2.8 GHz) processors are manufactured using 45-nm process, have 2 MB of L2 cache, 4 GHz HyperTransport bus and a TDP of 95 W. Athlon II X4 620 has a suggested price of USD 99, while the Athlon II X4 630 is priced at USD 122.
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| Intel Launches Lynnfield-based Processors |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 8, 2009 - 9:46 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.intel.com/pressroom/archive/releases/20090908comp.htm?iid=p... |
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Intel launched today its first processors based on “Lynnfield” core. All of them are manufactured using 45-nm process, have four cores, 8 MB of L3 cache (shared) and are based on the new socket 1156. On the table below you can see the main specs for the models launched. Click here to read our review of Core i5-750 and Core i7-870 processors. Processor | Internal Clock | Hyper-Threading Technology? | TDP | Price (1,000-unit) | Core i7-870 | 2.93 GHz | Yes | 95 W | USD 562 | Core i7-860 | 2.80 GHz | Yes | 95 W | USD 284 | Core i5-750 | 2.66 GHz | No | 95 W | USD 196 | Xeon X3470 | 2.93 GHz | Yes | 95 W | USD 589 | Xeon X3460 | 2.80 GHz | Yes | 95 W | USD 316 | Xeon X3450 | 2.66 GHz | Yes | 95 W | USD 241 | Xeon X3440 | 2.53 GHz | Yes | 95 W | USD 215 | Xeon X3430 | 2.40 GHz | No | 95 W | USD 189 | Xeon L3426 | 1.86 GHz | Yes | 45 W | USD 284 |
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| AMD Announces Opteron 2419 EE |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: August 31, 2009 - 9:31 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com |
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AMD announced today the launch of Opteron 2419 EE. This new six-core processor works internally at 1.8 GHz, has 6 MB of L3 cache, allows SMP with two processors, supports AMD-V virtualization technology and has an ACP (Average Power Consumption; this is a new metric AMD is using to indicate the real power consumption of their processors targeted to the server market. It is important to not confuse ACP with TDP – Thermal Design Power –, which indicates the processor power thermal dissipation and is used to choose the appropriate kind of cooler) of 40 W. Opteron 2419 EE is priced at USD 989 (1,000-unit).
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| AMD Launches Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: August 13, 2009 - 11:04 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com |
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AMD has just introduced on the market Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition, a 45-nm quad-core processor based on socket AM3 that works internally at 3.4 GHz, has 2 MB L2 cache, 6 MB L3 cache, a built-in DDR2/DDR3 memory controller, 4 GHz HyperTransport bus and TDP of 140 W. By being a “Black Edition” model this new processor has its clock multiplier unlocked and thus targeted to overclockers. Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition has a suggested price of USD 245.
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| AMD Intros Phenom II X4 945 with 95 W TDP |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: July 23, 2009 - 12:01 PM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://products.amd.com/en-us/DesktopCPUDetail.aspx?id=588&f1=&f2=&f3=... |
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AMD has stealthily introduced an updated version of the four-core Phenom II X4 945 processor. This new version differentiates from the original one only by having a lower TDP (95 W vs. 125 W). All others feature are identical (including pricing; USD 225), i.e., internal clock of 3 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache and 6 MB L3 cache.
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| AMD Unveils Athlon II X2 245 and 240 |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: July 22, 2009 - 9:21 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com |
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AMD has just officially launched socket AM3-based Athlon II X2 245 (2.9 GHz) and 240 (2.8 GHz) processors. Manufactured on 45 nm technology, these new dual-core processors have 2 MB L2 cache, HyperTransport 3.0 (4 GT/s) bus, built-in DDR2/DDR3 memory controller and TDP of 65 W. They should reach the market soon costing around USD 65.
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| New Opteron Processors from AMD |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: July 13, 2009 - 3:35 PM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news... |
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AMD has increased its Opteron processor line-up (codename “Instanbul”) with the launch of five new models. All of them are 45-nm units, have six cores, 6 MB L3 cache, 3 MB L2 cache (512 KB per core), an integrated DDR2 memory controller, HyperTransport 3.0 bus, are compatible with socket F platform and allow SMP with up to 8 processors. Below you can see the new “Istanbul” Opteron models launched. Model | Internal Clock | SMP | Price (at 1,000-units) | 8439 SE | 2.8 GHz | Up to 8 processors | USD 2,649 | 8425 HE | 2.1 GHz | Up to 8 processors | USD 1,514 | 2439 SE | 2.8 GHz | Up to 2 processors | USD 1,019 | 2425 HE | 2.1 GHz | Up to 2 processors | USD 523 | 2423 HE | 2 GHz | Up to 2 processors | USD 455 |
HE models have a TDP of 55 W, while SE models have a TDP of 105 W.
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| AMD Rolls Out Athlon II X2 250 and Phenom II X2 550 BE |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: June 2, 2009 - 2:22 PM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com/us-en/Corporate/VirtualPressRoom/0,,51_104_543~1313... |
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AMD has launched two 45-nm dual-core processors, Athlon II X2 250 and Phenom II X2 550 BE. Athlon II X2 250 works internally at 3 GHz, has an integrated DDR3 memory controller, 2 MB L2 cache, TDP of 65 W and is priced at USD 87 (1000-unit tray). Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition works internally at 3.1 GHz, has na integrated DDR3 memory controller, 1 MB L2 cache, 6 MB L3 cache and TDP of 80 W. By being a “Black Edition” model, this new processor has its clock multiplier unlocked and thus targeted to overclockers. Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition is priced at USD 102 (at 1000-units).
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| New Notebook Processors From Intel |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: June 2, 2009 - 1:57 PM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.intel.com/pressroom/archive/releases/20090602comp_a.htm |
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Intel has increased its notebook product line-up with the launch of four processors and one chipset. See them bellow: - Core 2 Quad T9900: Internal clock of 3.06 GHz, external clock of 1,066 MHz, 6 MB L2 cache, TDP of 35 W and priced at USD 530 (1000-unit tray).
- Core 2 Quad P9700: Internal clock of 2.8 GHz, external clock of 1,066 MHz, 6 MB L2 cache, TDP of 25 W and priced at USD 348 (1000-unit tray).
- Core 2 Quad P8800: Internal clock of 2.66 GHz, external clock of 1,066 MHz, 3 MB L2 cache and priced at USD 241 (1000-unit tray).
- Pentium SU2700: Internal clock of 1.3 GHz.
- Chipset: Mobile Intel GS40 Express.
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| AMD Launches “Istanbul” Opteron Processor |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: June 1, 2009 - 10:37 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com/us-en/Corporate/VirtualPressRoom/0,,51_104_543~1313... |
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AMD has officially launched its six-core Opteron processor codename “Istanbul”. This new processor is manufactured under 45-nm process technology, is available in 2.2 GHz, 2.4 GHz and 2.6 GHz clock configurations, has 6 MB L3 cache, 3 MB L2 cache (512 KB per core), an integrated DDR2 memory controller, is compatible with socket F platform, has a TDP of 75 W, HyperTransport 3.0 bus and allows SMP with up to 8 processors. Below you can see the “Istanbul” Opteron models launched. Model | Internal Clock | SMP | Price (at 1,000-units) | 2435 | 2.6 GHz | up to 2 processors | USD 989 | 2431 | 2.4 GHz | up to 2 processors | USD 698 | 2427 | 2.2 GHz | up to 2 processors | USD 455 | 8435 | 2.6 GHz | up to 8 processors | USD 2,649 | 8431 | 2.4 GHz | up to 8 processors | USD 2,149 |
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| AMD Unleashes Athlon X2 7850 Black Edition |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 28, 2009 - 12:52 PM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com/us-en/Corporate/VirtualPressRoom/0,,51_104_543_1594... |
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Paired with the launch of Radeon HD 4770, AMD has rolled out Athlon X2 7850 Black Edition, a 65-nm dual-core processor clocked at 2,8 GHz featuring 1 MB L2 cache, 2 MB L3 cache, 3.6 GHz HyperTransport bus and a TDP of 95 W. By being a “Black Edition” model, this new processor has its clock multiplier unlocked and thus targeted to overclockers. Athlon X2 7850 Black Edition has a suggested price of USD 69 (at 1,000-units).
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