Quantcast

Don't have an account? Register Now! Forgot password?

Related Articles
Maximum IT
SEE MORE MAXIMUM IT
News

AMD Planning on 32nm CPUs by Q4 2009

Posted 03/26/09 at 06:11:55 PM  by Andy Salisbury

comment Commentsprint Printemail EmailDeliciousDiggStumbleUponRedditFacebookSlashdot

AMD’s manufacturing spin-off, Globalfoundries, has started to obtain bulk 32nm process technology so that they can begin taking orders by Q4 2009/Q1 2010. Should these plans come full circle, it would allow Gobalfoundries, and AMD, to get a solid foothold in the 32nm market, making them competitive with United Microelectronics and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (who are both working on 32nm processes of their own).

“Globalfoundries is entering the foundry market at the right time and with the right business model to change the landscape of the industry. More importantly, we’re entering the industry with the right mindset and resources. Our investments in leading edge technology and in supporting infrastructure will ensure the success of our customers,” said Jim Kupec, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

 

Image Credit: Globalfoundries

COMMENTS:5
TAGS: amd, cpu, hardware, consumer electronics, 32nm, globalfoundries
COMMENTS
avatarLove competiton

Submitted by Carlidan on Fri, 03/27/2009 - 1:15pm

 I'm an Intel fan but I'm happy that AMD is stepping up to the plate to start competiting against Intel. This will help the CPU industry move foward faster and maybe improve it in the long run. :)

 

“Animals, whom we have made our slaves, we do not like to consider our equal.”

Login or register to post comments
avatarI just hope that x86

Submitted by ericzombie on Thu, 03/26/2009 - 8:33pm

I just hope that x86 processor leasing business gets taken care of. If you're out of the loop, there were some issues with Intel charging that they never licensed x86 technology (their patent) to "Globalfoundries," but only to AMD, who is no longer the sole owner/operator of the foundry. I'm sure it'll blow by, but still just a bit sticky of a situation. Talk about patent trolls...

Login or register to post comments
avatarAMD isn't going anywhere...

Submitted by I Jedi on Thu, 03/26/2009 - 8:44pm

AMD isn't going anywhere... So chillax... Btw, I caught this over at PCPer.com on their podcast: http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pcper-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/podcast049.mp3 (This is their 49th podcast which they talk about AMD and Intel battle going on right now later on in the podcast... Skip to 22:30 min for full scoop on it.

Login or register to post comments
avatarHeaven allmighty!  ...let

Submitted by kleinkinstein on Thu, 03/26/2009 - 3:59pm

Heaven allmighty!  ...let their be cpu competition again!!

 

Login or register to post comments
avatarAmend, brother!

Submitted by I Jedi on Thu, 03/26/2009 - 7:20pm

Amend, brother!

Login or register to post comments

This Month's Issue
Maximum PC
SUBSCRIBE NOW
AND SAVE!
FEATURE How to Get FREE Programs, Services, Software & MoreFEATURE Digital Photo Printer RoundupHOW TOBuild a 3D CameraFEATUREDIY Arcade PCWHITE PAPERHow TRIM Works