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 Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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... 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). Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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 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 Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (1) top

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... 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 Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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 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. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (2) top

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... 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 Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

AMD Announces Opteron 2419 EE

Author: Cássio Lima Date: August 31, 2009 - 9:31 AM PST Category: CPU More Info: http://www.amd.com 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). Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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 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. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (1) top

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=... 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. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (2) top

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 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. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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