| AMD Intros Socket F Opteron Lineup |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: August 16, 2006 - 5:16 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118_8825,... |
AMD has officially announced the new Opteron revision F. The processors feature a new 1,207-pin socket, DDR2 memory support and virtualization tech. Along with the chips, AMD also introduced a revamped four-digit naming scheme: 12XX for one-way socket AM2 products, 22XX for two-way socket F and 82XX for eight-way socket F. Processors are available in three versions: high efficiency (HE), consuming up to 68 W; standard (95 W); and Special Edition (SE), which goes all the way up to 120 W. Prices of socket F models range from USD 255 (2210) to USD 2,649 (8220 SE) in 1,000-unit quantities.
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| ClubIT Runs Core 2 Duo Sweepstakes |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: August 7, 2006 - 12:28 PM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.clubit.com/sweeptakes_system_intel.cfm |
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E-tailer ClubIT is running a contest that will distribute ten prizes including an Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 processor for the winner. Participants must write a short product review for any item available on the site. Each review is worth an entry in the Core 2 Duo System Sweepstakes. Other prizes include a P965 mobo and a GeForce 7900 GT from Gigabyte, 2 GB of PC2-8000 memory from Patriot and a Stacker 830 case from Cooler Master. The contest is open to U.S. residents until August 10.
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| Intel Officially Launches Core 2 Duo |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: July 27, 2006 - 5:51 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.intel.com/products/processor/core2duo/index.htm |
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Intel officially launched today its Core 2 Duo desktop lineup (Conroe). The five initial models are: E6300 (1.86 GHz), E6400 (2.13 GHz), E6600 (2.4 GHz), E6700 (2.66 GHz) and the Core 2 Extreme X6800 (2.93 GHz). The first two have 2 MB of shared L2 cache while the others feature 4 MB. All chips use 1,066 frontside bus and consume 65 W, except the X6800, rated at 75 W. The 65-nanometer processors support Virtualization Technology, Enhanced SpeedStep, EM64T and Execute Disable. Prices range from USD 183 (E6300) to USD 999 (X6800) in 1,000-unit quantities. Intel also announced five Core 2 Duo for notebooks (Merom): the dual-core T7200 (2 GHz), T7400 (2.16 GHz) and T7600 (2.33 GHz), with 4 MB of L2, and the single-core T5500 (1.66 GHz) and T5600 (1.83 GHz), with 2 MB of L2. All five sport a 667 MHz FSB.
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| AMD to Acquire ATI for USD 5.4 Billion |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: July 24, 2006 - 6:00 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com/us-en/Corporate/VirtualPressRoom/0,,51_104_543~1108... |
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The long-rumored acquisition of ATI by AMD is now official. The giant chipmaker today announced a deal to acquire all of the GPU/chipset specialist’s outstanding shares for USD 4.2 billion in cash and 57 million shares of AMD common stock (totalling about USD 5.4 billion). The transaction, which completely reshapes the CPU, GPU and chipset markets, is expected to close in the fourth quarter pending shareholder and regulatory approval.
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| Intel Intros Dual-Core 90-nm Itanium 2 |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: July 18, 2006 - 9:05 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.intel.com/products/processor/itanium2/index.htm |
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Intel today officially announced its Itanium 2 9000 series formerly known as Montecito. The initial models are as follows: 9010 (1.6 GHz, 533 MHz FSB and 6 MB of L3 cache), 9015 (1.4 GHz, 400 MHz and 12 MB), 9020 (1.42 GHz, 533 MHz and 12 MB), 9030 (1.6 GHz, 533 MHz and 8 MB), 9040 (1.6 GHz, 533 MHz and 18 MB) and 9050 (1.6 GHz, 533 MHz and 24 MB). All processors are made on a 90-nm process and feature Virtualization (VT) and Cache Safe (CST) technologies. Power consumption is rated at 104 W, except for the 9010 (75 W), which is a single-core CPU lacking Hyper-Threading capability.
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| Intel Adds Two Chips to Core Duo Lineup |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: June 28, 2006 - 5:58 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.intel.com/products/processor/coreduo/index.htm |
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Intel has quietly added two models to its Core Duo (Yonah) lineup. The new top of the line T2700 is clocked at 2.33 GHz and features 2 MB of L2 cache and 667 MHz frontside bus. Power consumption is rated at 31 W. The U2500 is an ultra low voltage part clocked at 1.2 GHz with 2 MB of L2 and 533 MHz FSB. It has a 9 W TDP. The chips cost USD 637 and USD 289, respectively, in 1,000-unit quantities.
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| Intel Launches Core-based Xeon DPs |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: June 26, 2006 - 1:51 PM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.intel.com/xeon |
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As expected, Intel today launched the Xeon DP 5100 series, based on its Core architecture. The six initial models (5110, 5120, 5130, 5140, 5150 e 5160) range from 1.6 GHz to 3 GHz and feature 4 MB of shared L2 cache. The 5110 and 5120 use a 1,066 MHz frontside bus while the others use a 1,333 MHz FSB. Power consumption is rated at 65 W for all models, except the 5160, which has an 80 W TDP. Intel plans to ship a 2.33 GHz low voltage part with 40 W TDP in the third quarter (Xeon DP 5148). The dual-core chips, fabbed at 65-nanometer, are drop-in compatible with the socket 771 Bensley platform. Prices vary from USD 208 to USD 851 in 1,000-unit quantities.
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| AMD Cancels Athlon 64 X2 with 2 MB L2 |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: June 16, 2006 - 3:15 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.techreport.com/onearticle.x/10175 |
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According to the Tech Report, AMD has confirmed the cancellation of Athlon 64 X2 chips equipped with 2 MB of L2 cache (1 MB per core). These include models 4800+, 4400+ (both AM2 and 939) and 4000+ (AM2). AMD’s explanation is that the cuts are meant to consolidate its lineup, which greatly expanded recently, with the introduction of socket AM2 and the new Energy Efficient versions. With the changes, the X2 series will be reduced to models 3800+, 4200+, 4600+ and 5000+ (with 1 MB of L2). The bigger cache will still be available in the Athlon 64 FX-60 (939) and FX-62 (AM2).
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| Chipmakers to Cooperate on 45-nm Tech |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: June 14, 2006 - 6:50 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.toshiba.co.jp/about/press/2006_06/pr1302.htm |
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Japanese companies Fujitsu, NEC, Renesas and Toshiba have announced an agreement to develop a standard process to manufacture advanced chips with 45-nanometer technology. The deal will make mutual access to intelectual property and libraries easier. The partners also foresees the possibility of integration of their fabs in the future. In related news, Toshiba, Renesas and Hitachi said they will not go on with a plan to establish a joint semiconductor foundry, citing concerns over profitability.
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| AMD Plans “4x4” Enthusiast Platform |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: June 2, 2006 - 3:05 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com/us-en/Corporate/InvestorRelations/0,,51_306_14047,0... |
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AMD announced at its Technology Analyst Day plans for a enthusiast platform based on dual-core processors and dual-socket motherboards. In 2007, when AMD releases its quad-core chip, the “4x4” will support a total of eight cores. The platform will use the recently launched AM2 socket. Through Direct Connect tech it will allow each core to access the other ones as well as directly communicate with system memory.
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