AMD Launches LIVE! Media PC Platform

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: May 31, 2006 - 10:28 AM PST Category: CPU More Info: http://www.amdlive.com AMD today officially launched its answer to Intel’s Viiv digital entertainment platform. The LIVE! specification requires an Athlon 64 X2 dual-core processor and little else: features like eight-channel high-definition audio and TV tuner are optional. AMD strongly underscores a pack of services and software initially consisting of On Demand (streaming), Compress (recorded TV content optmizer), LogMeIn (remote access) and Media Vault (online back-up). LIVE! is supported by a variety of OEMs, system builders and technology providers. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Socket 939 Athlon 64 X2 5000 and FX-62

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: May 30, 2006 - 7:17 AM PST Category: CPU More Info: http://www.amd.com/us-en/Corporate/VirtualPressRoom/0,,51_104_609,00.h... AMD’s Web site seems to confirm that the recently launched Athlon 64 FX-62 (2.8 GHz, 1 MB of L2 per core) and Athlon 64 X2 5000+ (2.6 GHz, 512 KB) will be available in socket 939 versions. The company’s “Processor Pricing” page lists the parts as “socket AM2 and 939”. If the information is correct, it means that users willing to upgrade to the top of the line chips will not need to change motherboards and memory (to DDR2), besides the CPU. The FX-62 costs USD 1,031, while the X2 5000+ sells for USD 696, both in 1,000-unit quantities. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Intel Intros ‘Dempsey’ Xeon Processors

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: May 26, 2006 - 7:25 AM PST Category: CPU More Info: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/news/1404 Intel this week quietly introduced four dual-core Xeon DP processors based on Dempsey architecture: 5050 (3 GHz), 5060 (3.2 GHz), 5063 (3.2 GHz) and 5080 (3.73 GHz). The 65-nm socket 771 chips run on a 1,066 MHz frontside bus, feature 4 MB of cache and dissipates 130 W (except the 95 W 5063). HyperThreading and Virtualization technologies are supported. The new Xeon DP should be eclipsed by the soon to be released Woodcrest chips based on Core architecture. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink top

AMD Launches Socket AM2 Processors

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: May 23, 2006 - 6:25 AM PST Category: CPU More Info: http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118,00.html AMD today launched two high-performance processors to highlight the official release of its AM2 platform. The Athlon 64 FX-62 is clocked at 2.8 GHz, features 1 MB of L2 per core and consumes 125 W, while the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ runs at 2.6 GHz, with 512 KB of L2 and 89 W thermal envelope. AMD also introduced an AM2 Athlon 64 X2 4000+ (2 GHz, 1 MB per core and 65 or 89 W). A bunch of existing chips will likewise be available with the new socket. The AM2 platform brings DDR2 support, virtualization and reduced power consumption. Prices for the FX-62, 5000+ and 4000+ are USD 1,031, USD 696 and USD 328, in 1,000-unit quantities. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Dell Will Use AMD Processors in Servers

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: May 19, 2006 - 3:09 AM PST Category: CPU More Info: http://www.dell.com/content/topics/global.aspx/corp/pressoffice/en/200... After years of rumors, Dell has finally decided to adopt AMD chips, beginning with Opteron multiprocessor servers. The machines are set to hit the market by the end of the year. Dell did not disclose plans to use AMD chips in desktops or notebooks. The timing of the move is somewhat odd since Intel is about to unveil its new Woodcrest processor, based on the Core architecture, which is largely expected to restore competitiveness on the server front. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

AMD Launches Dual-Core Turion Chips

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: May 17, 2006 - 9:23 AM PST Category: CPU More Info: http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118_13909... AMD today launched its first dual-core mobile chips. The socket S1 Turion 64 X2s are available in four versions: TL-50 (1.6 GHz), TL-52 (1.6 GHz), TL-56 (1.89 GHz) and TL-60 (2 GHz). The first one sports 256 KB of L2 cache per core and the others have 512 KB. The new processors are the first AMD ones supporting DDR2 memory (up to 667 MHz). Power consumption goes from 31 W (TL-50 and TL-52) to 35 W (TL-60). The chips are priced at USD 184, USD 220, USD 263 and USD 354, respectively, in 1,000-unit quantities. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

AMD Intros Energy Efficient AM2 Chips

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: May 17, 2006 - 7:31 AM PST Category: CPU More Info: http://www.amd.com/us-en/Corporate/VirtualPressRoom/0,,51_104_543~1083... AMD this week announced, at the Spring Processor Forum, its initial lineup of energy efficient processors based on the AM2 platform. The so-called EE products should arrive this month around the same time of the non-EE ones. Official power consumption range from 35 W, on small form factor chips, to 65 W, but the company said that users could experience levels as low as 14 W “when running typical workloads” on an energy efficient dual-core processor. Prices vary from USD 101 (small form factor Sempron 3000+) to USD 671 (Athlon 64 X2 4800+). The energy efficient chips are expected to cost USD 10 to USD 30 more than their non-EE counterparts. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Conroe and Merom Named Core 2 Duo

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: May 8, 2006 - 11:59 AM PST Category: CPU More Info: http://www.intel.com/products/processor/core2/index.htm?iid=HMPAGE+HL_... Intel has decided to brand both its upcoming desktop (Conroe) and notebook (Merom) chips as Core 2 Duo. The dual-core processors will also be identified by sequence numbers: E4X00 or E6X00 for the desktop parts and T5X00 or T7X00 for the mobile ones. Intel will rename its high-performance version of Conroe as Core 2 Extreme. The server-aimed Woodcrest, the first next-generation product to arrive, in June, will likely keep the Xeon brand. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Pentium D 960 Quietly Starts Shipping

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: May 3, 2006 - 6:25 AM PST Category: CPU More Info: http://www.intel.com/products/processor/pentium_D/index.htm Intel has quietly started shipping the anticipated Pentium D 960 processor. The new top-of-the-line dual-core model is clocked at 3.6 GHz, uses 800 MHz FSB and packs 4 MB of L2 cache (2 MB per core). It supports EM64T, Virtualization Technology (VT), Enhanced SpeedStep and Execute Disable. The part costs USD 637 in 1,000-unit quantities. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Intel Introduces vPro Business Platform

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: April 24, 2006 - 1:11 PM PST Category: CPU More Info: http://www.intel.com/vpro/index.htm?iid=HMPAGE+Feature_06ww17 Intel today introduced its new platform brand aimed at business desktops. With the vPro concept, based on upcoming Core processors and Broadwater chipsets, the company promises remote manageability, improved security and energy efficiency. The platform will sport the second-generation of Intel’s Active Management Technology (AMT) and Virtualization Technology (VT). It is planned to debut in the second quarter. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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