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[Xbit] AMD Quietly Starts to Sell Dual-Core Phenom Microprocessors.
AMD’s Partners Begin to Offer AMD Phenom X2 GE Processors
Advanced Micro Devices has quietly started to sell dual-core microprocessors featuring the latest K10 micro-architecture in Europe, at least, based on the results from a search engine. If the information is correct and AMD is shipping its Phenom X2 parts for revenue, then the chipmaker may attract additional attention to its microprocessor line among price-conscious buyers looking for modern tech.
According to a screenshot taken on Geizhalz.at price search engine in Europe and published by Hardware-Infos web-site, AMD has started shipping AMD Phenom X2 GE-6400 (1.90GHz, 1MB of L2 cache [512KB per core], 2MB L3 cache), GE-6500 (2.10GHz, 1MB of L2 cache [512KB per core], 2MB L3 cache) and GE-6600 (2.30GHz, 1MB of L2 cache [512KB per core], 2MB L3 cache) microprocessors to channel customers.
Not all specifications are clear, for example, thermal design power of the chips is rumoured to be 45W, but indirect information points to 65W or even around 90W TDP, but it is definitely that the chips should be drop-in compatible with socket AM2+ infrastructure.
A lot of rumours have been surrounding the possible launch of the AMD Phenom X2 processors. Some indicated that dual-core K10 chips will only come out once AMD starts to produce 45nm microprocessors, some other implied that there will be no Phenom X2 chips in general. Now it looks like AMD Phenom X2 cental processing units produced using 65nm process technology are here.
AMD did not comment on the news-story.
SourceHmm..i will still wait for 45nm version thou
[TUP] AMD New Desktop CPUs and Cuts Prices
AMD has added weight to its CPU lineup by bringing in new CPUs and cutting prices for some older ones. New CPUs aside, the price cuts by AMD are rather dramatic to say the least. To begin with, it's known that the Phenom X4 9950 has a rated TDP of 140W, and that only a chosen few motherboards support it, perhaps leading to cold market response. AMD has revised the processor with a lower rated TDP of 125W. This isn't new, AMD did the same with the 125W B3 stepping model X4 9750 months ago, releasing a revised 95W B3 part. What's more, the Phenom X4 9950 Black Edition could sport a surprising price of US $186. Perhaps it's AMD paving the way for its 45nm parts. At its new TDP and price the X4 9950 is a much better buy.
The Phenom X3 8750 would sell for $139, making it very competitive with Intel's offerings at that price-band. Additionally, AMD added new dual-core processors based on the Brisbane core, the Athlon X2 6500 Black Edition priced at $105 and an Athlon X2 5050e 45W low-power part at $90.
Changes to the prices of existing processors are as followed.
For the Phenom X4 series:
The 140W Phenom X4 9950 Black Edition gets price parity with its cooler twin, cut from $235 to $186
The Phenom X4 9850 Black Edition slips further down from $194 to $180
The Phenom X4 9750 gets much needed respite from an illogical price of $215 to $170
The Phenom X4 9650 moves from being priced at $195 to $156
For the Phenom X3 series:
Phenom X3 8750 from $175 to a new low $134
Phenom X3 8650 from $145 to $123
Some Athlon X2 parts get double-digit prices:
Athlon X2 6000+ from $112 to $95
Athlon X2 5600+ from $102 to $88
Athlon X2 5400+ from $87 to $78
Athlon X2 5200+ from $76 to $68
SourceSorry for off topic thou..
I am so eager on the X4..as now i much more multi task
But fine..i will wait for Deneb