Dual-core Atom ready for showtime?
Tranquil PC just announced two new products based around Intel's upcoming Atom 330 dual-core processor, which Tranquil has confusingly dubbed the Atom2 Z330. We'll find out soon enough who's right in their terminology, but cheap-ass speed freaks have more exciting distinctions to worry about. The new processor has dual Atom wafers, for pretty much twice the fun, and Tranquil says that desktop performance is "very very snappy." They're celebrating the new processor with the T7-HSG Home Server, which will start shipping on September 30th in very limited supply for £299 (about $528 US). There's also a DVB-T Media Center in the works, but we're otherwise short on details.
AMD slashes prices on triple-core Phenom X3 processors
AMD may have some new dual-core Phenom processors around the corner, but it looks like those wanting to build an AMD rig on the cheap don't have to wait until then, as the company has just slashed the price on its triple-core Phenom X3 processors, a move that follows some similar price cuts just a few weeks ago. As of now, you can get an X3 8450 for $104 (down from $125 in July), an X3 8650 for $119 (down from $145), an X3 8750 for $129 (down from $175), or even an X3 8750 Black Edition with overclocking support for just $134. As TG Daily points out, that pits the processors up against the low-end of Intel's Core 2 Duo offerings, which certainly makes 'em an attractive option for those looking to get the most bang for the buck.
A quick look at Intel’s price sheet reveals that AMD decided to price its X3 processors at the very low-end of Intel’s Core 2 Duo range. The 8450 is priced right between Intel’s budget 45 nm dual-core E5200 ($84) and the regular Core 2 Dup lineup, which begins at $113. AMD’s X2 dual-core CPUs are priced between $66 for the 5000+ version and $92 for the 6000+ model.
There is no doubt that AMD’s triple-cores are bargains in today’s PC market. According to Hot Hardware, a 2.4 GHz X3 8750 is outperformed by a Core 2 Duo E6850 3.0 GHz by just 6%. However, the X3 sells for $129, while the E6850 runs for $183, according to Intel’s latest processor price sheet.
A quick look at Intel’s price sheet reveals that AMD decided to price its X3 processors at the very low-end of Intel’s Core 2 Duo range. The 8450 is priced right between Intel’s budget 45 nm dual-core E5200 ($84) and the regular Core 2 Dup lineup, which begins at $113. AMD’s X2 dual-core CPUs are priced between $66 for the 5000+ version and $92 for the 6000+ model.
There is no doubt that AMD’s triple-cores are bargains in today’s PC market. According to Hot Hardware, a 2.4 GHz X3 8750 is outperformed by a Core 2 Duo E6850 3.0 GHz by just 6%. However, the X3 sells for $129, while the E6850 runs for $183, according to Intel’s latest processor price sheet.
AMD announces the FirePro V8700 and V3750 cards
After recording a Follow the leader video to send Nvidia, AMD has decided to spice up its ATI FirePro line-up of professional graphics cards and, in accordance, it announced the ATI FirePro V8700 and V3750. Based on the 55nm-built RV770 chip used for the Radeon HD 4800 series cards, the FirePro V8700 offers the power of 800 Stream Processors, boasts a 30-bit display pipeline, 1GB of GDDR5 memory, and has DVI and dual DisplayPort connectivity.
The ATI FirePro V3750 also features two DisplayPort connectors but makes use of just 320 Stream Processors (RV730 GPU) and has 256MB of memory.
The FirePro V8700 and V3750 will start shipping in Q4 and cost about $1499 and $199 respectively.
The ATI FirePro V3750 also features two DisplayPort connectors but makes use of just 320 Stream Processors (RV730 GPU) and has 256MB of memory.
The FirePro V8700 and V3750 will start shipping in Q4 and cost about $1499 and $199 respectively.
AMD Processor: Quad-Core "Deneb" Phenoms in January
AMD's immediate processor plans have been leaked in the form of a PowerPoint slide to Spanish site CHW.net. Dual-core "Brisbane" Athlons at 2.6GHz are due in October, alongside "Toliman" triple-core Phenoms. November sees the single-core "Lima" Athlon chip, obviously destined for low-power devices, since it runs at 1.6GHz and draws just 15W. Most interesting to processor fanatics will be the 45nm Phenoms slated for a January 8th launch. Both are quad-core "Deneb" chips, one running at 2.8GHz, one running at 3GHz and both drawing a chunky 125W of power. The "ultra-value client" devices scheduled for November are also intriguing: AMD's answer to Intel's Atom perhaps? 
The December section of the roadmap also lists a pair of quad-core Phenom X4s, one clocked at 3GHz, the other at 2.8GHz. Neither has a model number, but they're Deneb 45nm chips said to be "under embargo until Jan 8th".
source:reghardware
The December section of the roadmap also lists a pair of quad-core Phenom X4s, one clocked at 3GHz, the other at 2.8GHz. Neither has a model number, but they're Deneb 45nm chips said to be "under embargo until Jan 8th".While Deneb will launch next January, AMD seems to be gearing up to get them out the door before the end of 2008, allowing it to rightfully claim the part shipped in H2 2008, as it promised in March this year.
The roadmap also refers to a November release for "AMD Ultra-Value Client (UVC)" processors. These are almost certainly Geode parts, suggesting AMD's preparing to tackle Intel's desktop Atom processors in the 'nettop' market.source:reghardware
Six-Core Intel Xeon 7400 Shipping September 15
As Intel Corp. continues to innovate its series of microprocessors, the co’s primary focus remains persistently towards increased processing capabilities while achieving footprint reduction.Intel's first processor with more than four cores will launch within less than two weeks, a leak from within the industry claims. The architecture previously codenamed Dunnington technology should start shipping on September 15th as the Xeon 7400 series and will carry its planned six cores, helping out with particuarly demanding computing tasks, especially virtualization of multiple operating system.The last of the Penryn class enterprise processors is on the way. Boasting a huge 16MB L3 cache. This is Intel’s first step beyond four cores cores . The new Xeon 7400 (Dunnington) will have six cores and be the first using the new monolithic design - multiple cores on a single die. The Xeon xeon 7400 will be socket compatible with Xeon 7300 boards which will allow for simple upgrades with little downtime.Since this will be the last of this server era from Intel, it may not see much daylight as large entities are already planning their road map towards Nehalem nehalem , especially due to the architecture’s scalability. On a side note - if rumors continue to hold true, we should be seeing the Core i7 (Nehalem) line rolling out by the end of this year.
Intel hasn't slipped clock speeds for the Xeon 7400 series but will likely keep to its earlier patterns and target the six-core processor at high-end workstations and servers where a large number of parallel tasks is essential. The design is the last new Penryn-era processor and will be followed later in the fall by the Core i7 (formerly Nehalem) architecture for future Xeon chips.
The six-core Xeon 7400 processor will be available from Intl. Business Mach (IBM), Unisys (UIS), Sun Microsystems (JAVA), Hewlett-Packard (HP), and Dell (DELL) starting mid September.
Patriot releases new, low latency DDR3-2000 Viper memory kits
Patriot Memory has introduced some new kits to its DDR3 Viper memory line-up. Coming in 2 and 4GB flavors, the Viper pairs are certified to work at 2000 MHz with 9-9-9-24 latencies while powered at 2.0V."Patriot's DDR3 2000MHz memory kits are perfect for PC gamers and enthusiasts," said Les Henry, Technical Director of Patriot Memory. "Capable of handling the demands that high-bandwidth multimedia programs and PC games require, the 4GB PC3-16000 2000MHz memory has the perfect combination of density and speed to push systems beyond what is currently imaginable."
Patriot's new memory also comes with EPP (Enhanced Performance Profiles) 2.0 support, is cooled off by aluminum-made Viper Heat Shield heatsinks and are backed up by a lifetime warranty.
First Black Edition Phenom X3 CPUs from AMD
AMD is updating its CPU offering with new triple-core Phenoms designed for high-performance. The new CPUs will not be able to compete with Intel's newly released high-end processors.
AMD plans to release its biggest-performance triple-core Phenom yet, with the introduction of the Phenom X3 8850 model. The new CPU will be manufactured on a 65nm process technology, as AMD is yet to unveil its very first 45nm-built Phenom CPU. The upcoming processor will be designed to support AM2+ platforms, and will come with a 2.5GHz core speed. Other technical details include a TDP level of 95W and 2MB of L3 cache.
The Phenom X3 8850 will become the first triple-core Phenom processor to be part of the company's Black Edition series. The X3 8850 will obviously have an unlocked multiplier, which means it stands great chances of soon becoming a favorite product with overclocking enthusiasts. Unfortunately, there is no word yet on pricing for it.
Intel delays Nehalem CPUs with integrated graphics
Those looking forward to constructing a PC around Intel's Nehalem-based mainstream platforms might need to go back to the drawing board as the Larabee builder has decided to delay the release of its Havendale processors. Expected to be launched together with the Lynnfield processors in Q3 2009, the Socket 1160 Havendale CPUs, which feature integrated graphics, are now scheduled to enter production in Q4 2009 and hit the stores in early Q1 2010.
The delay is also affecting Havendale's mobile-prone brothers, the Auburndale CPUs and this should be great news for AMD as it is planning to introduce its IGP-loaded Swift chips in the second half of 2009. Now bring on those Bloomfields. source
The delay is also affecting Havendale's mobile-prone brothers, the Auburndale CPUs and this should be great news for AMD as it is planning to introduce its IGP-loaded Swift chips in the second half of 2009. Now bring on those Bloomfields. source
New low-cost CPU from INTEL
New Intel low-cost quad-core and Core 2 Duo desktop processors. A new Celeron D model was also listed.
Intel lists the Q8200 at $224, one of the most inexpensive quad-core chips that Intel now offers. The venerable Q6600 is the only Core 2 Quad that is less expensive.
Intel Core 2 QuadThe 45-nanometer processor has a core clock speed of 2.33GHz and 4MB of cache memory. This is a relatively small amount of cache memory as most Intel desktop quads offered now come with 6MB, 8MB, or 12MB of cache memory. Generally, the more cache memory the better the performance.
The chip has a front-side bus speed of 1333 MHz. The front-side bus carries data between the processor and other silicon.
Intel also shows a new E series Core 2 Duo processor. The E5200 is priced at $84, the lowest-cost Core 2 Duo chip on the list. It has a core clock speed of 2.5GHz, 2MB of cache memory, and an 800MHz front-side bus.
Intel also lists a new Celeron D processor for $53. The 450 slots in above the current 440. The 450 runs at 2.2GHz, has 512K of cache memory, and an 800MHz front-side bus.
Intel lists the Q8200 at $224, one of the most inexpensive quad-core chips that Intel now offers. The venerable Q6600 is the only Core 2 Quad that is less expensive.
Intel Core 2 QuadThe 45-nanometer processor has a core clock speed of 2.33GHz and 4MB of cache memory. This is a relatively small amount of cache memory as most Intel desktop quads offered now come with 6MB, 8MB, or 12MB of cache memory. Generally, the more cache memory the better the performance.
The chip has a front-side bus speed of 1333 MHz. The front-side bus carries data between the processor and other silicon.
Intel also shows a new E series Core 2 Duo processor. The E5200 is priced at $84, the lowest-cost Core 2 Duo chip on the list. It has a core clock speed of 2.5GHz, 2MB of cache memory, and an 800MHz front-side bus.
Intel also lists a new Celeron D processor for $53. The 450 slots in above the current 440. The 450 runs at 2.2GHz, has 512K of cache memory, and an 800MHz front-side bus.
Intel released Core 2 Q8200 and E5200 CPU
Intel has officially released a couple of new 45nm Core 2 Duo CPUs, the quad-core Q8200 and dual-core E5200. The Q8200 features a 1333 MHz FSB, a 2.33 GHz clock plus 4MB of L2 cache and has a price tag of $224 (in 1000-unit tray quantities). As for the E5200, it costs $84, has a 800 MHz FSB, a frequency of 2.50 GHz, and a 2MB L2 cache. In addition to the two silicon chips above, Intel has also released a new Celeron D model, the 450. Clocked at 2.20 GHz, the 65nm CPU has a 800 MHz FSB, just 512kB of L2 cache and a price tag of $53.
Intel succeeded in quad core CPUs, no matter 65nm 2.4GHz 6600 or 2.5GHGz 9300. But now, we know that Intel released new core 2 quad Q8200. Its clock is 2.33GHz, FSB 1333MHz and it has 4MB L2Cache. Its TDP will be 95W. In current, the price of Q9300 is 200Euros in Europe while the price of Q8200 will be lower, between 150-200Euros.
MetaRAM now pumping 288GB of memory into Intel boxes
Super-charging memory shop MetaRAM has started talking up its beefy DDR3 modules.
MetaRAM's top customer Hynix has already taken delivery of the DDR3 MetaSDRAM, which allows server customers to pack far more memory inside their standard systems. For example, Hynix is hyping "the world's first" 16GB 2-rank DIMMs, which it demonstrated this week at the Intel Developer Forum. And it's going to ship 8GB 2-rank DIMMs based on the MetaRAM technology as well.
All told, you're looking at, oh, a tripling of the amount of memory than can slot into workstations and servers.
MetaRAM is led by Fred Weber, the former CTO at AMD. The company launched in February with its unique brand of memory stuffing technology.
To shove more memory on each DIMM, companies such as Hynix pick up the MetaSDRAM chipset, which slots in between a memory controller and DRAM. As a result, memory makers can pack up up to four times as many DRAMs onto standard DIMMs.
"The major benefit of DDR3 MetaSDRAM technology is that it enables this larger memory capacity without negatively impacting the operating frequency of the DDR3 memory channel like standard R-DIMMs," MetaRAM said in a statement. "It is the only technology that has been shown publicly to run 24GB of DDR3 SDRAM in a channel at 1066 million transactions per second (MT/s).
"Using three 16GB DIMM modules, users can achieve 48GB per channel, while other cost-effective solutions max out at 16GB per channel." MetaRAM, which sells DDR2 technology today, is offering up 4GB, 8GB and 16GB modules to interested memory makers. The 4GB and 8GB units go into full product in Oct., while the 16GB unit hits the streets in Dec.
You can expect to see Intel-based servers with between 144GB and 288GB of memory thanks to the technology
MetaRAM's top customer Hynix has already taken delivery of the DDR3 MetaSDRAM, which allows server customers to pack far more memory inside their standard systems. For example, Hynix is hyping "the world's first" 16GB 2-rank DIMMs, which it demonstrated this week at the Intel Developer Forum. And it's going to ship 8GB 2-rank DIMMs based on the MetaRAM technology as well.
All told, you're looking at, oh, a tripling of the amount of memory than can slot into workstations and servers.
MetaRAM is led by Fred Weber, the former CTO at AMD. The company launched in February with its unique brand of memory stuffing technology.
To shove more memory on each DIMM, companies such as Hynix pick up the MetaSDRAM chipset, which slots in between a memory controller and DRAM. As a result, memory makers can pack up up to four times as many DRAMs onto standard DIMMs.
"The major benefit of DDR3 MetaSDRAM technology is that it enables this larger memory capacity without negatively impacting the operating frequency of the DDR3 memory channel like standard R-DIMMs," MetaRAM said in a statement. "It is the only technology that has been shown publicly to run 24GB of DDR3 SDRAM in a channel at 1066 million transactions per second (MT/s).
"Using three 16GB DIMM modules, users can achieve 48GB per channel, while other cost-effective solutions max out at 16GB per channel." MetaRAM, which sells DDR2 technology today, is offering up 4GB, 8GB and 16GB modules to interested memory makers. The 4GB and 8GB units go into full product in Oct., while the 16GB unit hits the streets in Dec.
You can expect to see Intel-based servers with between 144GB and 288GB of memory thanks to the technology
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