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[Nov 05, 2009] VIA Announces Nano 3000 Processor Series
[Oct 20, 2009] Intel Intros Core i7 960
[Oct 20, 2009] New Athlon II Processors from AMD
[Sep 23, 2009] Intel Launches Core i7 Mobile Processors
[Sep 16, 2009] AMD Launches Athlon II X4 Processors
[Sep 08, 2009] Intel Launches Lynnfield-based Processors
[Aug 31, 2009] AMD Announces Opteron 2419 EE
[Aug 13, 2009] AMD Launches Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition
[Jul 23, 2009] AMD Intros Phenom II X4 945 with 95 W TDP
[Jul 22, 2009] AMD Unveils Athlon II X2 245 and 240
[Jul 13, 2009] New Opteron Processors from AMD
[Jun 02, 2009] AMD Rolls Out Athlon II X2 250 and Phenom II X2 550 BE
[Jun 02, 2009] New Notebook Processors From Intel
[Jun 01, 2009] AMD Launches “Istanbul” Opteron Processor
[Apr 28, 2009] AMD Unleashes Athlon X2 7850 Black Edition

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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...
CPU

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...
CPU 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
CPU

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...
CPU

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
CPU 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...
CPU

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
CPU 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
CPU 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=...
CPU 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
CPU 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...
CPU

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...
CPU 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
CPU

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...
CPU

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...
CPU 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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