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

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... 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). Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (3) top

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

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

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

New AMD Phenom X4 Processors

Author: Cássio Lima Date: April 23, 2009 - 1:02 PM PST Category: CPU More Info: http://www.amd.com AMD has launched two quad-cores Phenom II processors: Phenom X4 955 Black Edition (3.2 GHz) and Phenom X4 945 (3 GHz). Both are manufactured under 45 nm process, are based on AM3 platform, have 6 MB L3 cache, 4 GHz HyperTransport bus, built-in DDR3 memory controller and TDP of 125 W. Black Edition model has its clock multiplier unlocked and thus targeted to overclockers. Phenom X4 955 Black Edition is priced at USD 245 (at 1,000-units) and Phenom X4 945 is priced at USD 225 (at 1,000-units). Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

AMD Unleashes 12 Opteron Models

Author: Cássio Lima Date: April 22, 2009 - 1:28 PM PST Category: CPU More Info: http://www.amd.com/ AMD has increased its Opteron processor line-up with the launch of 12 45-nm models: See them on the table below. Model Internal Clock TDP Price (at 1,000-units) 8393 SE 3.1 GHz 105 W USD 2,649 2393 SE 3.1 GHz 105 W USD 1,165 8389 2.9 GHz 75 W USD 2,649 2389 2.9 GHz 75 W USD 989 8387 2.8 GHz 75 W USD 2,149 2387 2.8 GHz 75 W USD 873 8381 HE 2.5 GHz 55 W USD 1,514 2381 HE 2.5 GHz 55 W USD 575 8379 HE 2.4 GHz 55 W USD 1,165 2379 HE 2.4 GHz 55 W USD 450 2377 EE 2.3 GHz 40 W - 2373 EE 2.1 GHz 40 W -   All of them have 6 MB L3 cache. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

New Core 2 Quad Processors From Intel

Author: Cássio Lima Date: April 20, 2009 - 8:42 AM PST Category: CPU More Info: http://www.intel.com Intel has extended its Core 2 Quad line-up with the launch of two models: Q8400 and Q8400S. Both use 45-nm technology, work internally at 2.66 GHz, work externally at 1,333 MHz, have 4 MB L2 cache and 95 W and 65 W TDP, respectively. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

New Atom Processors From Intel

Author: Cássio Lima Date: April 8, 2009 - 4:06 PM PST Category: CPU More Info: http://www.intel.com/pressroom/archive/releases/20090408corp_a.htm While celebrating the first anniversary of its Atom processor family, Intel has announced the launch of two new models: Z550 (2 GHz) and Z515 (1.2 GHz). These 45-nm processors work externally at 533 MHz, have 512 KB L2 cache and are targeted to MIDs (Mobile Internet Devices). The Z515 also features Burst Performance Technology, which enables it to automatically adjust its internal clock depending on computing demand. These new Atom processors will reach the market by the end of this month. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Intel Launches Atom Processors for Embedded Systems

Author: Cássio Lima Date: March 3, 2009 - 11:01 AM PST Category: CPU More Info: http://www.intel.com/pressroom/archive/releases/20090302comp_a.htm Intel has announced the launch of Atom Z5xx processor series specially designed to be used on embedded systems, like cell phones, car entertainment devices and industrial applications. Four models were launched, as you can see on the table below. These processors will be available in the second quarter of this year. Model Internal Clock External Clock L2 Cache TDP Application Working Temperature Size Z530 1.6 GHz 533 MHz 512 KB 2.2 W Commercial 0° C to 70° C 130 mm x 140 mm Z510 1.1 GHz 400 MHz 512 KB 2 W Commercial 0° C to 70° C 130 mm x 140 mm Z520 1.3 GHz 533 MHz 512 KB 2.2 W Industrial -40° C to 85° C 220 mm x 220 mm Z510 1.1 GHz 400 MHz 512 KB 2.2 W Industrial -40° C to 85° C 220 mm x 220 mm Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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