AMDs Phenom II processors are truly mean overclockers under extreme cold, but with more conventional cooling the processors are yet to really impress. They are still much better than the last series of Phenoms, but compared to Intels Core architecture they are still several MHz short. AMD overclockers have started looking for The Golden One [...]
Taking the spotlight for a bit, following Intel’s 32nm showcase, AMD has given a glimpse at what its upcoming six-core Opteron processors (codename Istanbul). As reported by… The Tech Report, the server CPUs were shown off in three systems – two quad-socket and one dual-socket, running everything from Windows Server 2008 to Server 2008 plus [...]
AMD plans to bring more Deneb and Heka based Quad and Three core CPUs in Q2, but the Propus non energy efficient will be pushed to early Q3. This looks like a business decision as the company already plans a 45W Propus in early Q2.
The specifications seem to be locked and Athlon X4 615 [...]
Tested and overclocked to 3.7GHz
The guys at Donanimhaber.com managed to get their hands on AMD’s Phenom II X3 720 Black Edition CPU and test it on both AM2+ DDR2 and AM3 DDR3 motherboard. They even tried to overclock it and the score are very impressive, as they managed to get it all the way from 2.8GHz [...]
Intels lower-power Core 2 Quad processors are now propping up at various retailers. Two of the three new 65W parts – the Core 2 Quad Q8200s and Core 2 Quad Q9550s – are available to pre-order from Scan.co.uk*, but at a notable premium. Heres how pricing compares for 65W equivalents of existing 95W
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Core i7’s LGA 1366 socket is old so Intel is looking to introduce a few new sockets, and processors. Not like in the LGA 775 Intel is preparing to introduce two mainstream Nehalem sockets, both of which are pictured below – Socket H1 (LGA 1156) and H2 (LGA 1155). These will house the Core i5 [...]
2.8GHz for businessmen
AMD is still on track to launch its new Phenom II generation for business people and these CPUs should find their place to the corporate hearts. Business class Phenoms based on the Deneb 45nm quad-core will launch in early Q3 2009.
The best is called Phenom II X4 B93 and this [...]
Intel’s 3.33GHz Core i7 975 Extreme Edition
Intel appears to be set to give it another nudge forward with the launch of the Core i7 975 Extreme Edition processor.
Details are in short supply, but overclockers Mikeguava and Fugger appear to have their hands on Intel’s range-topping part and have done what they do best – overclock [...]
Intel will release Extreme Edition Core i7 processor within the near future, as well known overclocker Fugger has posted some early benchmarks and overcklocking results for the Core i7 Extreme Edition 975 which comes clocked at a default speed of 3.33GHz.
Although this is hardly a huge step up from the current 965XE part which is [...]
