More Juicy AMD 45nm CPU Lineup Details Revealed
More Juicy AMD 45nm CPU Lineup Details Revealed
Posted 11/05/2008 at 6:46am
| by Paul Lilly
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At long last, power users have a plethora of performance numbers to ponder now that Intel has lifted its NDA on Core i7 benchmarks. But even though the first batch of benches show the new architecture living up to the hype, AMD isn't packing its bags and going home. On the contrary, the rival chip maker has a slew of 45nm chips coming out, starting this month.
Citing sources at un-named motherboard makers, DigiTimes reports AMD will launch a pair of 45nm quad-core desktop CPUs (Deneb) designed for AM2+ systems this month. The Phenom X4 20550 will come clocked at 3GHz and the 20350 at 2.8GHz. A series of 45nm triple-core chips are also on the way, though these won't start shipping until Q1 2009. These chips include the 14x00, 12x00, and 1xx00e series. On the high end, AMD plans to launch six 45nm quad-core Deneb chips and four entry-level Propus chips in the same time frame.
All the new releases could potentially have AMD competing with its upcoming dual-core Athlon X2 processors. To prevent this scenario from playing out, AMD will delay shipping its 45nm AM3-based dual-core parts (Regor) until Q3 2009.
The new processors will also lead to price cuts within AMD's existing product line as the chip maker looks to clear its inventory. If you're an AMD-loyal, keep your eyes peeled for some tantalizing deals on Phenom processors this holiday shopping season and beyond.
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s3th
November 05, 2008 at 8:59pm
The core i7's turbo mode is the only part that interests me, and the 45nm chip, mmm, smooth sailing.
K0BALT
November 05, 2008 at 11:13am
i can't wait for the 3ghz quad core. Hopefully it'll overclock welll. I'm upgrading from my X2 6400+ that's clocked at 3.42ghz right now.
Tekzel
November 05, 2008 at 10:53am
Actually competition isn't good for Intel. A monopoly is good for Intel, because then they could sell the same old tech forever. Competition is good for the CONSUMER. AMD is why Intel has the great Core 2 and now Core i7 processors at all. So, all the people that love Intel so much need to give AMD some love, at least verbally. I too am a recent Q6600 owner, it was the first Intel processor I have purchased since the P5-75 processor way back in the day. Been an AMD supporter ever since, until this last upgrade. I just hope by the time I am ready for another upgrade AMD is back in the race strong so I can go back to AMD then.
marshall834
November 06, 2008 at 8:12am
A monopoly is not necessarily good for Intel. Let's say Intel wanted to enter new markets... say the high end graphics market. If Intel had a monopoly on the CPU front, Intel could face a slew of anti-trust suits. This could go for any new markets that Intel would like to penetrate. So, AMD is good for both the consumer AND Intel. Right now I am using a Phenom 9850 and I love it. I've gotten it overclocked to 3Ghz on stock HSF! Though I do have to admit I only bought it because it was cheaper than Intel's quad and I wanted a quad... And I am also not one of those Intel haters- I know Intel has the performance crown, I just chose the cheaper option!
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