Processor
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) launched the Phenon II X6 today, a six-core chip lacking some features of Intel’s Core i7s but priced very competitively. AMD introduced two Phenom IIs, a 2.8-GHz Phenom II X6 1055T for $199, and an unlocked Phenom II X6 1090T “Black Edition,” an unlocked version priced at $295. Both were previously known as the… Continue reading
AMD announces the world’s first 8- and 12-core x86 processor for the high-volume 2P and value 4P server market. The AMD Opteron 6000 Series platform comes with Direct Connect Architecture 2.0 which performs much better than their previous generation 6-core processors. The difference is claimed to be an 88% increase in integer performance… Continue reading
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Intel has long established itself as the maker of the fastest processors for desktop PCs. But its latest addition even beats its own Core i5 and Core i3 processors in speed. How about that? It launches 2010 Intel Core i7-980X Processor Extreme Edition with extreme features.
The Intel Core i7-980X is based on the… Continue reading
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At the recently held Game Developers Conference, Intel unveiled its newest Extreme Edition processor, the Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition, replacing Core i7-975 as the top-of-the-line Intel processor. Intel’s first six-core processor, codenamed as ‘Gulftown’ is targeting mainly gamers and well-heeled multimedia professionals. In the while they are not due to hit store shelves for a… Continue reading
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Acer, the world’s second largest computer maker to build machines based on the 6000 series of Opteron processors that Advanced Micro Devices introduced today. By this, AMD is trying to win back market share lost to Intel Corp. The launch comes a day before Intel is expected to roll out its eight core Nehalem EX Xeon chip. Several… Continue reading
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