AMD Phenom II X6 PIB Units Pictured, Turbo Core Technology Detailed



Here they are, boxes that carry AMD's first desktop six-core processors, the Phenom II X6. This line of "true six core design" processors from AMD target performance/price sweet-spots in the sub-$300 segment, targeting higher-end Intel Core i5, and even Core i7 series processors from Intel. The Phenom II X6 is based on the 45 nm "Thuban" core, and comes in the socket AM3 package. The processor is said to be backwards-compatible with socket AM2+ on motherboards with a BIOS update. Expreview sourced pictures of three Phenom II X6 processor-in-box (PIB) units, of model 1055T.

Apart from a numerical boost in processor cores over the Phenom II X4, the Phenom II X6 brings in a landmark new feature for AMD, the Turbo Core technology. This new feature senses load on each of the processor cores, and adjusts each individual core's power-states and frequencies accordingly. Unlike with the comparable Intel Turbo Boost technology, AMD's Turbo Core tech gives the processor higher number of "Turbo" cores when the multi-threaded load is low. Turbo Boost does not require any special software to work, not even new drivers for any given OS. All its logic is embedded on-die.

Sensing low multi-threaded power load, Turbo Core powers down three of the six cores, while sending the three remaining cores into a "Boost state". In this state, the cores' clock-speed is boosted by up to 500 MHz (multiplier +2.5x). Throughout the Boost state, the processor stays within the processor's defined TDP. The processor leaves Boost state when it senses more multi-threaded power is needed. Following are slides from AMD's press-briefing where it specifically talked about Turbo Core:






Apart from Phenom II X6, Turbo Core technology will also be featured on Phenom II X4 900T "Zosma" series quad-core processors. These chips will offer two Boost-state cores.

http://techpowerup.com/119914/AMD_Phenom_I...y_Detailed.html


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AMD Phenom II X6 Processors Start Shipping
Retailers have started shipping AMD's Phenom II X6 series of desktop six-core processors. The Phenom II X6 is AMD's first consumer six-core processor for desktops, which intends to compete with Intel at aggressive price-points. AMD is starting the series with two models, the Phenom II X6 1055T and Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition. German retailer VV Computer priced the 1055T under 200€ at 198.7€, while the 1090T Black Edition goes for a little over 300€, at 309.9€.

The Phenom II X6 1055T runs at 2.80 GHz, with Turbo Core speed of 3.30 GHz, while the Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition runs at 3.20 GHz with 3.60 GHz of Turbo Core speed, and an unlocked bus multiplier to help overclocking. Both chips have 9 MB of total cache, and TDP of 125W.
http://www.techpowerup.com/120963/AMD_Phen...t_Shipping.html


This post has been edited by megat89: Apr 26 2010, 06:38 PM

the 5 core 1055T looks like unlockable

very tempting. soon can get 6 core for RM 600+

is there a 5 cores Phenom II?

should be later..when they lock one of the core from phenom ii x6..

I think and Athlon II X6 will be starved of cache.

tat is cheap price , 6 core at 600-700 bucks
better than i5 750 anytime

this processor can fight i5 series or maybe i7 series...
this good news...

if 6 cores sub rm800

wonder how much the quaddy gonna price at!?

Wow, I do hope they quickly release it ASAP. Been surviving on my X3 720 for so long. Probably wanna upgrade by 2011. 6cores hopefully can beat the lower range of i7 series and all the i5s hopefully and of cuz at a more reasonable price.

ya GO GO GO AMD

So i5 price get lower than we can get cheaper Part in future.
BTW i5 & i7 have how much Cache?

huhuhu im still using x2 6000+ when dis be release im going for quad lol

amd plan to launch athlon ii x6 also?

the lack of L3 cache will significantly pull back it performance?

I don't think it's likely. Lack of L3 cache significantly dropped the performance in the Athlon II x4, nevermind this new hexacore proc...

just have to wait for the benchies... no use if 6 cores but slower than i5 750

haha is this the i7 980X challenger soon

indeed a good news for amd user like me...

as usual, these procs should also can be used on current mobo..only with bios update like they did b4..

Phenom II X6 can install on AM2+ motherboard?
i mean can it support DDR2 memory?

Yes it can..but need make sure your BIOS Support it or u may need to update it..

There's no Athlon II X6 and this processor arent target on Intel 980X..It will target lower-mid Core i7 models.

You want more models?Wait next year. ~.~