AMD Set to Launch New Triple-Core Processors
Category: CPU'sPosted: April 22, 2008 09:46PM
Author: Nemo
AMD will add three new triple-core processors to its Phenom processor lineup on Wednesday, April 23rd. All three CPUs are part of the X3 8x50 series of processors. Those not familiar with the numbering convention should know the 'X3' denotes a triple-core processor as opposed to the quad-core processors denoted by the 'X4' prefix. As all of the new chips are members of the 50-series family, they will have the latest B3 stepping free of the TLB erratum found in the earliest versions of the Phenom processors. The latest X3 processors are the 8450, 8650 and 8750 which are clocked at 2.1-, 2.3- and 2.4GHz respectively. Common features shared across these processors are 2MB of shared L3 cache, 512KB L2 cache per core and a max TDP of 95W. AMD is pricing these chips at $145/$165/$195US which puts them squarely up against Intel's dual-core processors at those price points. AMD expects general availability soon after the launch date. OCC is fortunate enough to be able to bring you a review of the AMD Phenom X3 8750 to coincide with the launch.
