| AMD Reintroduces the FX Brand |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: June 7, 2011 - 12:31 PM 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 - 10:29 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 - 8:28 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 - 12:03 PM 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 - 10:38 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 - 10:31 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 - 11:52 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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| AMD Expands Their Opteron 6100 Line-up |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: February 15, 2011 - 6:29 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://sites.amd.com/us/business/promo/server/Pages/opteron-6000-serie... |
AMD has expanded their Opteron 6100 (codename Magny-Cours) line-up with the launch of five models. All of them are manufactured in 45-nm and are based on the socket G34. Below you can see the models launched and their main specs, including prices. - Opteron 6132 HE: 8 cores, internal clock of 2.2 GHz, 12 MB L3 cache, TDP of 65 W, USD 591
- Opteron 6140: 8 cores, internal clock of 2.6 GHz, 12 MB L3 cache, TDP of 80 W, USD 989
- Opteron 6166 HE: 12 cores, internal clock of 1.8 GHz, 12 MB L3 cache, TDP of 65 W, USD 873
- Opteron 6176: 12 cores, internal clock of 2.3 GHz, 12 MB L3 cache, TDP of 80 W, USD 1,265
- Opteron 6180 SE: 12 cores, internal clock of 2.5 GHz, 12 MB L3 cache, TDP of 105 W, USD 1,514
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| AMD Unveils APUs for Embedded Systems |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 19, 2011 - 11:13 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com/us/press-releases/Pages/apu-embedded-systems-2011ja... |
AMD has just introduced their first APU series for embedded systems, the G-Series. 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. The G-Series has models with one or two cores running up to 1.6 GHz that can be used in products like digital signage, internet-ready set top boxes, mobile and desktop thin clients, casino gaming machines, point-of-sale kiosks, and small form factor PCs, as well as numerous single board computers (SBCs). Several embedded systems based on the AMD G-Series are available today or expected to launch in the coming weeks from companies including Advansus, Compulab, Congatec, Fujitsu, Haier, iEi, Kontron, Mitec, Quixant, Sintrones, Starnet, WebDT, Wyse, and many others.  click to enlarge
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| CES 2011: AMD Demonstrates Thermal Superiority of Their APUs |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 10, 2011 - 3:52 PM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com |
During CES 2011 AMD demonstrated using an infrared temperature gun how their new APUs dissipate less heat than Intel’s Atom processor. APUs or Accelerated Processing Units are processors targeted to mobile devices recently released by AMD that have a CPU, a GPU and a north bridge (including a memory controller) in the same die. AMD wants to end the stigma that their mobile CPUs dissipate a lot of heat and have lower battery life compared to Intel’s counterparts. In the pictures below you can see what AMD showed us. As you can see, the laptop using the Intel Atom was dissipating 101° F (38.3° C) on its keyboard area and 93.4° F (34.1° C) on its exhaust area, while the laptop using the AMD APU was dissipating 91.8° F (33.2° C) on its keyboard area and 82.6° F (28.1° C) on its exhaust area. 
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| AMD Announces Phenom II X6 1065T and X4 975 BE Processors |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 4, 2011 - 11:46 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com |
If you’re not interesting in the newest AMD’s APUs (Accelerated Processing Units), maybe you’d like to know that they also launched two new CPUs, the Phenom II X6 1065T and Phenom II X4 975 BE. Both use 45-nm process and are compatible with AM3 motherboards. In the table below you can see the main specs of these new processors. The Phenom II X4 975 BE comes with an unlocked clock multiplier. Model | Clock | Core | L3 Cache | TDP | Phenom II X6 1065T | 2.9 GHz | 6 | 6 MB | 95 W | Phenom II X4 975 BE | 3.6 GHz | 4 | 6 MB | 125 W |
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| AMD Launches Fusion Processors |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 4, 2011 - 11:44 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com/us/press-releases/Pages/amd-fusion-apu-era-2011jan0... |
AMD launched today their first Fusion processors (AMD calls Fusion processors APUs - Accelerated Processing Units), which incorporate in the same die a CPU, a DDR3 memory controller, and a DirectX 11 graphics engine. Two series of Fusion processors were launched: C-Series (codename Ontario) and E-Series (codename Zacate). The former is designed for netbooks, while the latter is designed for mainstream notebooks, All-in-Ones, and small form factor desktops. In the table below you can see the models launched and their main specs. Model | Core | TDP | Clock | Process | E-350 | 2 | 18 W | 1.6 GHz | 40 nm | E-240 | 1 | 18 W | 1.5 GHz | 40 nm | C-50 | 2 | 9 W | 1 GHz | 40 nm | C-30 | 1 | 9 W | 1.2 GHz | 40 nm |
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| Intel Launches Sandy Bridge Processors |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 3, 2011 - 11:11 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.intel.com |
Sooner than expected, as the launch was originally scheduled for January 5th, Intel has officially introduced their first CPUs based on their newest Sandy Bridge microarchitecture. We’ve already written an article explaining the main features of the Sandy Bridge microarchitecture. These new CPUs are officially known now as "Second Generation Core i3/Core i5/Core i7". The new chips are built in 32-nm process, feature Turbo Boost 2.0 technology and Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) instruction set, and use a new socket with 1155 pins. The north bridge (memory controller, graphics controller and PCI Express controller) is now integrated in the same die as the rest of the CPU. In the tables below you can see the models launched and their main specs, including prices. Desktop Model | Internal Clock | Turbo Clock | Cores | L3 Cache | TDP | HyperThreading | Price (1,000 units) | Core i7-2600K | 3.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz | 4 | 8 MB | 95 W | Yes | USD 317 | Core i7-2600S | 2.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz | 4 | 8 MB | 65 W | Yes | - | Core i7-2600 | 3.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz | 4 | 8 MB | 95 W | Yes | USD 294 | Core i5-2500K | 3.3 GHz | 3.7 GHz | 4 | 6 MB | 95 W | No | USD 216 | Core i5-2500S | 2.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz | 4 | 6 MB | 65 W | No | - | Core i5-2500T | 2.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz | 4 | 6 MB | 45 W | No | - | Core i5-2500 | 3.3 GHz | 3.7 GHz | 4 | 6 MB | 95 W | No | USD 205 | Core i5-2400S | 2.5 GHz | 3.3 GHz | 4 | 6 MB | 65 W | No | - | Core i5-2400 | 3.1 GHz | 3.4 GHz | 4 | 6 MB | 95 W | No | USD 184 | Core i5-2300 | 2.8 GHz | 3.1 GHz | 4 | 6 MB | 95 W | No | USD 177 | Core i5-2390T | 2.7 GHz | 3.5 GHz | 2 | 3 MB | 35 W | Yes | - | Core i3-2120 | 3.3 GHz | - | 2 | 3 MB | 65 W | Yes | USD 138 | Core i3-2100T | 2.5 GHz | - | 2 | 3 MB | 35 W | Yes | - | Core i3-2100 | 2.93 GHz | - | 2 | 3 MB | 65 W | Yes | USD 117 |
Mobile Model | Internal Clock | Turbo Clock | Cores | L3 Cache | TDP | HyperThreading? | Price (1,000 units) | Core i7-2920XM | 2.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz | 4 | 8 MB | 55 W | Yes | USD 1,096 | Core i7-2820QM | 2.3 GHz | 3.4 GHz | 4 | 8 MB | 45 W | Yes | USD 568 | Core i7-2720QM | 2.2 GHz | 3.3 GHz | 4 | 6 MB | 45 W | Yes | USD 378 | Core i7-2620M | 2.7 GHz | 3.4 GHz | 2 | 4 MB | 35 W | Yes | USD 346 | Core i7-2635QM | 2 GHz | 2.9 GHz | 4 | 6 MB | 45 W | Yes | - | Core i7-2630QM | 2 GHz | 2.9 GHz | 4 | 6 MB | 45 W | Yes | - | Core i7-2649M | 2.3 GHz | 3.2 GHz | 2 | 4 MB | 25 W | Yes | USD 346 | Core i7-2629M | 2.1 GHz | 3 GHz | 2 | 4 MB | 25 W | Yes | USD 311 | Core i7-2657M | 1.6 GHz | 2.7 GHz | 2 | 4 MB | 17 W | Yes | USD 317 | Core i7-2617M | 1.5 GHz | 2.6 GHz | 2 | 4 MB | 17 W | Yes | USD 289 | Core i5-2540M | 2.6 GHz | 3.3 GHz | 2 | 3 MB | 35 W | Yes | USD 266 | Core i5-2520M | 2.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz | 2 | 3 MB | 35 W | Yes | USD 225 | Core i5-2410M | 2.3 GHz | 2.9 GHz | 2 | 3 MB | 35 W | Yes | - | Core i5-2537M | 1.4 GHz | 2.3 GHz | 2 | 3 MB | 17 W | Yes | USD 250 | Core i3-2310M | 2.1 GHz | - | 2 | 3 MB | 35 W | Yes | - |
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| AMD Intros New Desktop Processors |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: December 7, 2010 - 2:31 PM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com |
AMD has introduced three desktop processors to their offering, two of them Black Edition models (featuring an unlocked clock multiplier). In the table below you can see the models that were launched and their main specs, including price. Model | Internal Clock | L2 Cache | L3 Cache | TDP | Cores | Price | Phenom II X6 1100T Black Edition | 3.3 GHz | 512 KB per core | 6 MB | 125 W | 6 | USD 265 | Phenom II X2 565 Black Edition | 3.4 GHz | 512 KB per core | 6 MB | 80 W | 2 | USD 115 | Athlon II X3 455 | 3.3 GHz | 512 KB per core | - | 95 W | 3 | USD 87 |
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| AMD Launches Six New Desktop Processors |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 21, 2010 - 10:02 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com |
AMD has expanded its processor offering with the release of six new models. In the table below you can see those guys and their main specs. Model | Cores | Internal Clock | L2 Cache | L3 Cache | TDP | Price | Athlon II X2 265 | 2 | 3,3 GHz | 2 MB | - | 65 W | USD 76 | Athlon II X3 450 | 3 | 3,2 GHz | 1.5 MB | - | 95 W | USD 87 | Athlon II X4 645 | 4 | 3.1 GHz | 2 MB | - | 95 W | USD 122 | Phenom II X2 560 Black Edition | 2 | 3.3 GHz | 1 MB | 6 MB | 80 W | USD 105 | Phenom II X4 970 Black Edition | 4 | 3.5 GHz | 2 MB | 6 MB | 125 W | USD 185 | Phenom II X6 1075T | 6 | 3 GHz (up to 3.5 GHz on Turbo) | 3 MB | 6 MB | 125 W | USD 245 |
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