| AMD Intros A6-3500 Triple-Core APU |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: August 18, 2011 - 6:07 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com/us/products/desktop/apu/mainstream/Pages/mainstream... |
AMD has launched their first triple-core APU, the A6-3500. APUs (Accelerated Processing Units) are AMD’s CPUs with an integrated video controller. The A6-3500 is clocked at 2.1 GHz (2.4 GHz in Turbo Mode) and features a DirectX11 graphics engine, the Radeon HD 6530D, running at 443 MHz. AMD's A6-3500 triple-core APU also has 3 MB of L2 cache (1 MB per core), an integrated dual-channel DDR3-1866 memory controller, and TDP of 65 W. This chip is now available for a suggested retail price of USD 95.
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| AMD Launches the First A-Series Desktop APUs |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: June 30, 2011 - 8:05 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com/us/products/desktop/apu/Pages/apu.aspx |
Following up the launch of the A-Series APUs for laptops two weeks ago, AMD is finally launching the A-Series APUs for desktops (codename “Llano”). APUs (Accelerated Processing Units) are AMD processors that have a CPU, a GPU, and a north bridge (including a memory controller) in the same die. They’re also known as Fusion processors. Two models were launched: A8-3850 and A6-3650. Both are manufactured in 32 nm processes, feature four cores, 4 MB of L2 cache, a built-in dual-channel DDR3-1866 memory controller, a DirectX 11 graphics engine, a PCI Express 2.0 controller, and a TDP of 100 W. In the table below we’ve listed the main specs for these new APUs. Model | Internal Clock | GPU | GPU Clock | Socket | Price | A8-3850 | 2.9 GHz | Radeon HD 6550D | 600 MHz | FM1 | USD 135 | A6-3650 | 2.6 GHz | Radeon HD 6530D | 443 MHz | FM1 | USD 115 |
Click here to read our review of the A8-3850 model.
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| AMD Launches A-Series APUs |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: June 14, 2011 - 8:14 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com/us/vision/learn/about/Pages/about.aspx |
Today AMD officially launched their A-Series line of APUs (codenamed “Llano”) targeted for both notebooks and desktops systems. APUs or Accelerated Processing Units are processors that have a CPU, a GPU, and a north bridge (including a memory controller) in the same die. A-Series APUs are built in a 32-nm process, features a DirectX 11 GPU, a DDR3 memory controller, are compatible with the FM1 socket, and support Turbo Core technology (on select models). According to AMD, over 150 notebooks and desktops will sport A-Series APUs throughout the second quarter of 2011 and beyond. In the table below you can see the models launched and their main specs. Model | CPU Clock | CPU Cores | TDP | L2 Cache | GPU | GPU Clock | GPU Cores | DDR3 Speed | A8-3530MX | 1.9 GHz (2.6 GHz Turbo mode) | 4 | 45 W | 4 MB | HD 6620G | 444 MHz | 400 | DDR3-1600/DDR3-1333 | A8-3510MX | 1.8 GHz (2.5 GHz Turbo mode) | 4 | 45 W | 4 MB | HD 6620G | 444 MHz | 400 | DDR3-1600/DDR3-1333 | A8-3500M | 1.5 GHz (2.4 GHz Turbo mode) | 4 | 35 W | 4 MB | HD 6620G | 444 MHz | 400 | DDR3-1333 | A6-3410MX | 1.6 GHz (2.3 GHz Turbo mode) | 4 | 45 W | 4 MB | HD 6520G | 400 MHz | 320 | DDR3-1600/DDR3-1333 | A6-3400 | 1.4 GHz (2.3 GHz Turbo mode) | 4 | 35 W | 4 MB | HD 6520G | 400 MHz | 320 | DDR3-1333 | A4-3310MX | 2.1 GHz (2.5 GHz Turbo mode) | 2 | 45 W | 2 MB | HD 6580G | 444 MHz | 240 | DDR3-1333 | A4-3300M | 1.9 GHz (2.5 GHz Turbo mode) | 2 | 35 W | 2 MB | HD 6480G | 444 MHz | 240 | DDR3-1333 |
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| AMD Reintroduces the FX Brand |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: June 7, 2011 - 10:31 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/amd-reintroduces-fx-brand-for-... |
The FX brand was first introduced with the Athlon 64 FX back in September 2003. It was used to indicate processors with clock multiplier unlocked. The company dropped the FX brand for its CPUs in 2007. Today, AMD announced that it will be reintroducing the FX brand that will be used in their first processors based on the Bulldozer microarchitecture (codename Zambezi) due out later this year (August or September).
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| VIA Announces Quad-Core Processor |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: May 12, 2011 - 8:29 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.via.com.tw/en/resources/pressroom/pressrelease.jsp?press_re... |
VIA announced today their first quad-core processor, the Nano QuadCore L4700. In fact, this processor features two 40-nm Nano X2 dies on the same package. The Nano QuadCore L4700 is clocked at 1.2 GHz (1.46 GHz through overclocking), has 4 MB of L2 cache, TDP of 27.5 W, and includes virtualization and a technology that enables hardware-based data encryption on the fly. The processor doesn't feature an integrated memory controller or integrated GPU. VIA's QuadCore L4700 is expected to be released in Q3, 2011. 
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| AMD Cuts Down Processor Prices |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: May 6, 2011 - 6:28 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com/us/products/pricing/Pages/pricing.aspx |
With the launch of the Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition this week, AMD has slashed the price of several of their desktop processors. In some cases, reduction was up to 25 percent. See below the affected models and their new prices. - Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition: USD 90
- Phenom II X2 560 Black Edition: USD 90
- Phenom II X2 565 Black Edition: USD 102
- Phenom II X4 840: USD 105
- Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition: USD 117
- Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition: USD 135
- Phenom II X4 970 Black Edition: USD 155
- Phenom II X4 975 Black Edition: USD 175
- Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition: USD 185
- Phenom II X6 1055T: USD 165
- Phenom II X6 1065T: USD 185
- Phenom II X6 1075T: USD 181
- Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition: USD 185
- Phenom II X6 1100T Black Edition: USD 205
- Phenom II X4 905e: USD100
- Phenom II X4 910e: USD 143
- Athlon II X2 245e: USD 62
- Athlon II X2 250: USD 58
- Athlon II X2 250e: USD 69
- Athlon II X2 255: USD 60
- Athlon II X2 260: USD 64
- Athlon II X3 405e: USD 72
- Athlon II X3 415e: USD 87
- Athlon II X3 420e: USD 97
- Athlon II X3 445: USD 72
- Athlon II X3 455: USD 76
- Athlon II X4 605e: USD 98
- Athlon II X4 610e: USD 122
- Athlon II X4 615e: USD 133
- Athlon II X4 640: USD 98
- Athlon II X4 645: USD 102
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| Intel Announces 3D Transistors |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: May 5, 2011 - 10:03 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://newsroom.intel.com/community/intel_newsroom/blog/2011/05/04/int... |
Intel’s upcoming 22 nm processors (codename Ivy Bridge; official launch is planned for the first half of 2012) will not use conventional planar (also known as 2D) transistors but rather 3D transistors. According to Intel, 22 nm 3D transistors provide a 37% performance increase at low voltage and consume half the power compared to 32 nm planar transistors. But what’s a transistor, anyway? Inside a CPU there are millions or even billions of tiny components called transistors. A transistor is basically an electronic switch; when it's on, it passes an electrical current, and when it's off, it doesn't. The goal of CPU manufacturers is to put as many transistors as possible within a CPU. In order to do so, manufacturers need to develop technologies to shrink transistors. In the picture below, you can see what Intel has done to shrink transistors since 2003. 
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Up to 2009, all transistors were planar (or 2D), which means that there was only one channel where the electrical current passed through when in the “on” state. 
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3D transistors are similar to planar transistors except for one fundamental change. The electrical current passes through three different channels thanks to a vertical fin structure. You can have several fins to increase performance. 
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| AMD Launches Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: May 3, 2011 - 8:38 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com |
Today AMD revealed to the world their newest desktop processor, the Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition. This quad-core CPU is clocked at 3.7 GHz, has 2 MB of L2 cache (total), 6 MB of L3 cache, an integrated DDR2/DDR3 dual-channel memory controller, and a TDP of 125 W. It is a “Black Edition” model, meaning that it comes with its clock multiplier unlocked, giving you another way to overclock your CPU (by increasing its clock multiplier). The new Phenom II X4 980 is manufactured under 45-nm process, is based on the AM3 socket, and has a suggested price of USD 185.
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| Intel Releases Atom N570 CPU |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: March 2, 2011 - 8:31 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://newsroom.intel.com/community/intel_newsroom/blog/2011/03/01/chi... |
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Intel has expanded their Atom line-up with the launch of the dual-core N570 model. This new processor works internally at 1.6 GHz, has 1 MB of L2 cache, an integrated DDR3-667 memory controller, a TDP of 8.5 W, and supports HyperThreading technology. Products equipped with the Atom N570 CPU should reach the market by the end of this month.
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| VIA Announces Eden X2 CPU |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: March 1, 2011 - 9:52 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/processors/edenX2/ |
VIA has announced the Eden X2 CPU, a dual-core processor ideal for industrial and commercial fanless embedded systems due to its low power consumption. It is based on the 40-nm manufacturing process, has native support for 64-bit operating systems, support for virtualization, and includes an AES Security Engine, a technology that enables hardware-based data encryption on the fly. The VIA Eden X2 is pin-to-pin compatible with VIA Eden, VIA C7 and VIA Nano E-Series processors. It will be officially launched at the Embedded World 2011. 
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