| AMD Launches the Radeon HD 7950 Video Card |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 31, 2012 - 7:58 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com |
AMD has just launched a cheaper version of their Radeon HD 7970 video card, the HD 7950. The new Radeon HD 7950 works internally at 800 MHz, has 3 GB of GDDR5 memory accessed at 5 GHz through a 384-bit interface, and comes with one DVI-D, one HDMI, and two mini DisplayPort video outputs. This video card also includes two BIOS chips and a dual-slot cooler, which uses vapor chamber technology. The Radeon HD 7950 has a recommended price of USD 450. Check out our review of the AMD Radeon HD 7950 video card.
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| New 32 nm CPUs from Intel |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 30, 2012 - 7:27 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.intel.com |
Intel has kicked off the week expanding their CPU portfolio with the launch of seven 32 nm models: two targeted for desktops and four aimed at mobile market. See them below. Desktop Models - Core i5-2550K, 3.4 GHz, USD 225
- Core i5-2450P, 3.2 GHz, USD 195
- Core i5-2380P, 3.1 GHz, USD 177
Laptop Models - Celeron B815, 1.6 GHz, USD 86
- Celeron B720, 1.7 GHz, USD 70
- Celeron 867, 1.5 GHz, USD 134
- Celeron 797, 1.4 GHz, USD 107
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| Intel Launches CPU Replacement Plan for Overclockers |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 19, 2012 - 8:23 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://click.intel.com/tuningplan/ |
Overclocking is a technique that enables a given hardware part to operate at a clock frequency above its default frequency, thus increasing its performance. This technique is not recommended by the manufacturers and voids the product’s warranty. Well, the good news for enthusiasts who like to overclock their processors is that Intel has launched a service called the “Performance Tuning Protection Plan.” This plan will provide certain out-of-warranty service offerings in the event of damage caused by overclocking or over-voltaging by the user. By purchasing this plan and meeting the plan’s criteria, the user can receive a one-time replacement processor if the user’s over-voltaging or overclocking causes the original processor to fail. This plan in no way expands, changes or extends the original three year standard warranty and is simply a plan the user may want to purchase for overclocking or over-voltaging. The Performance Tuning Protection Plan covers the following chips: - Core i5-2500K: USD 20 (Plan price)
- Core i7-2600K: USD 25
- Core i7-2700K: USD 25
- Core i7-3930K: USD 35
- Core i7-3960X: USD 35
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| Intel Announces Atom ”Cedar Trail“ CPUs |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: December 29, 2011 - 8:06 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://newsroom.intel.com/community/intel_newsroom/blog/2011/12/28/int... |
Intel has finally introduced their third-generation Atom processors, the 32 nm chips codenamed Cedar Trail. The new Intel Atom processors offer a few significant advantages over current generation chips, including the aforementioned 32 nm process, a media engine that enables full 1080p high-definition playback of videos and Blu-Ray content, and an integrated memory controller supporting DDR3-800/1066 memory. These chips also support Intel Wireless Display, Intel Wireless Music, Rapid Start Technology and the Smart Connect Technology capabilities. Four processors were launched, two for netbooks (Atom N2600 and N2800) and two for entry-level all-in-one desktops (Atom D2500 and D2700). The N2600 and N2800 are clocked at 1.60 GHz and 1.86 GHz, respectively, while the D2500 and D2700 are clocked at 1.83 GHz and 2.13 GHz, respectively. All these chips feature two cores. Systems using the new Intel Atom “Cedar Trail” processor from Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, and Toshiba will debut in early 2012.
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| AMD Introduces New APUs |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: December 20, 2011 - 9:14 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com/us/press-releases/Pages/amd-raises-aseries-bar-2011... |
Today, AMD updated its A-Series line-up of desktop and notebook Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) with the launch of several dual- and quad-core models. For the first time, AMD introduces unlocked APUs (models with numbers ending with the letter “K”), which allows users to overclock both the CPU and the GPU units. In the table below, you can see the models launched and their main specs. AMD A-Series Desktop APUs Model | CPU Cores | CPU Clock/ Turbo Clock | TDP | L2 Cache | GPU | GPU Clock | GPU Processors | DDR3 Speed | Socket | A8-3870K | 4 | 3 GHz | 100 W | 4 MB | Radeon HD 6550D | 600 MHz | 400 | 1,866 MHz | FM1 | A8-3820 | 4 | 2.5 GHz/2.8 GHz | 65 W | 4 MB | Radeon HD 6550D | 600 MHz | 400 | 1,866 MHz | FM1 | A6-3670K | 4 | 2.7 GHz | 100 W | 4 MB | Radeon HD 6530D | 444 MHz | 320 | 1,866 MHz | FM1 | A6-3620 | 4 | 2.2 GHz/2.5 GHz | 65 W | 4 MB | Radeon HD 6530D | 444 MHz | 320 | 1,866 MHz | FM1 | A4-3420 | 2 | 2.8 GHz | 65 W | 1 MB | Radeon HD 6410D | 600 MHz | 160 | 1,600 MHz | FM1 |
AMD A-Series Notebook APUs Model | CPU Cores | CPU Clock/ Turbo Clock | TDP | L2 Cache | GPU | GPU Clock | GPU Processors | DDR3 Speed | A8-3550MX | 4 | 2 GHz/2.7 GHz | 45 W | 4 MB | Radeon HD 6620G | 444 MHz | 400 | DDR3-1600/DDR3L-1333 | A8-3520M | 4 | 1.6 GHz/2.5 GHz | 35 W | 4 MB | Radeon HD 6620G | 444 MHz | 400 | DDR3-1333/DDR3L-1333 | A6-3430MX | 4 | 1.7 GHz/2.4 GHz | 45 W | 4 MB | Radeon HD 6520G | 400 MHz | 320 | DDR3-1600/DDR3L-1333 | A6-3420M | 4 | 1.5 GHz/2.4 GHz | 35 W | 4 MB | Radeon HD 6520G | 400 MHz | 320 | DDR3-1333/DDR3L-1333 | A4-3330MX | 2 | 2.2 GHz/2.6 GHz | 45 W | 2 MB | Radeon HD 6480G | 444 MHz | 240 | DDR3-1333/DDR3L-1333 | A4-3320M | 2 | 2 GHz/2.6 GHz | 35 W | 2 MB | Radeon HD 6480G | 444 MHz | 240 | DDR3-1333/DDR3L-1333 | A4-3305M | 2 | 1.9 GHz/2.5 GHz | 35 W | 1 MB | Radeon HD 6480G | 592 MHz | 160 | DDR3-1333/DDR3L-1333 |
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| Intel Releases Core i7 ”Sandy Bridge-E“ Processors |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: November 14, 2011 - 8:53 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.intel.com |
Today, Intel released their Core i7-3000 series of processors, codenamed “Sandy Bridge-E.” Two models were launched, the Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition and the Core i7-3930K, with a third model (Core i7-3820) scheduled for 2012. These new processors, along with the new Intel X79 chipset, constitute an entirely new platform, dubbed the LGA2011 platform. Sandy Bridge-E chips have the same instruction set as the Sandy Bridge chips. The difference between them lies in the memory controller. Sandy Bridge-E CPUs feature the new quad-channel memory architecture supporting DDR3 memories up to 1,600 MHz officially, while Sandy Bridge CPUs feature triple-channel memory architecture and support DDR3 memory up to 1,066 MHz. The new LGA2011 CPUs have a total of 40 PCI Express lanes for video cards. This allows the following video card configurations: - Two video cards at x16 and one video card at x8
- One video card at x16 and three video cards at x8
- One video card at x16, two video cards at x8, and two video cards at x4
In the table below you can see the models launched and their main specs, including prices. Model | CPU Cores | Clock | Turbo Clock | HT | L3 Cache | Socket | Technology | MSRP (U.S.) | Core i7-3960X | 6 | 3.3 GHz | Up to 3.9 GHz | Yes | 15 MB | 2011 | 32 nm | USD 990 | Core i7-3930K | 6 | 3.2 GHz | Up to 3.8 GHz | Yes | 12 MB | 2011 | 32 nm | USD 555 | Core i7-3820 | 4 | 3.6 GHz | Up to 3.9 GHz | Yes | 10 MB | 2011 | 32 nm | - |
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| AMD Announces FX Processors |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: October 12, 2011 - 6:35 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com/us/press-releases/Pages/unlock-your-record-setting-... |
AMD has just introduced their first desktop CPUs based on the Bulldozer architecture. The new chips are built in a 32-nm process, come with an unlocked clock multiplier, a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller, and are compatible with socket AM3+ motherboards. In the table below, you can see the models launched and their main specs, including prices. Model | CPU Cores | Clock | Turbo Clock | L2 Cache | L3 Cache | TDP | MSRP (U.S.) | FX-8150 | 8 | 3.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz or 4.2 GHz | 8 MB | 8 MB | 125 W | USD 245 | FX-8120 | 8 | 3.1 GHz | 3.4 GHz or 4 GHz | 8 MB | 8 MB | 95 W | USD 205 | FX-6100 | 6 | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz or 3.9 GHz | 6 MB | 8 MB | 95 W | USD 165 | FX-4100 | 4 | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz or 3.8 GHz | 4 MB | 8 MB | 95 W | USD 115 |
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| Intel Launches 32 nm Atom CPUs |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 28, 2011 - 7:25 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://ark.intel.com/products/family/29035/Intel-Atom-Processor/desktop |
Intel has rolled out their first Atom CPUs manufactured in a 32 nm process (codename Cedarview) that will power entry-level desktops based on Intel’s Cedar Trail platform. The new Atom processors are D2500 (two cores, 1.86 GHz) and D2700 (two cores, 2.13 GHz). Both feature 1 MB of L2 cache, a built-in DDR3-800/1066 memory controller, a DirectX 10.1 graphics engine running at 640 MHz (D2700) or 400 MHz (D2500), and a TDP of 10 W. These chips also provide support for HDMI, DisplayPort, 1080p video playback, and Intel Wireless Display, PC Synch and Fast Boot technologies. The Atom D2700 supports Hyper-Threading technology and is priced at USD 52, while the Atom D2500 costs USD 42, in 1,000-unit quantities. The portable (netbook) variants of this generation, the N2600 and N2800, are expected to arrive soon.
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| AMD Launches A4-3400 and A4-3300 APUs |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 8, 2011 - 10:24 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://products.amd.com/en-us/DesktopAPUResult.aspx |
AMD’s APUs (Accelerated Processing Units) family has just gained two new members: the A4-3400 and the A4-3300. Both feature two cores, 1 MB of L2 cache, a DDR3-1600 memory controller, a DirectX 11 GPU (Radeon HD 6410D), TDP of 65 W, and are compatible with the FM1 socket. With a suggested retail price of USD 75, the AMD A4-3400 operates at 2.7 GHz with its GPU running at 600 MHz. The A4-3300, on the other hand, operates at 2.5 GHz with its GPU running at 444 MHz, and is priced at USD 70.
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| AMD Launches E-450, E-300 and C-60 APUs |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: August 22, 2011 - 8:33 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com/us/press-releases/Pages/amd-boosts-fusion-apus-2011... |
AMD has just introduced three dual-core APUs manufactured in a 40 nm process. These include the E-450, E-300, and C-60. All three feature a single-channel DDR3-1333 memory controller and an integrated DirectX 11 GPU with support for HDMI 1.4a and DisplayPort. In the table below, we’ve listed the main specs for these new products. No pricing information was available. APU | Clock | Turbo Clock | GPU | GPU Clock | GPU Clock (Turbo Mode) | TDP | E-450 | 1.65 GHz | - | Radeon HD 6320 | 508 MHz | 600 MHz | 18 W | E-300 | 1.3 GHz | - | Radeon HD 6310 | 488 MHz | - | 18 W | C-60 | 1 GHz | 1.33 GHz | Radeon HD 6290 | 276 MHz | 400 MHz | 9 W |
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