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Author Topic: New AMD 8 core processors released  (Read 3282 times)

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Re: New AMD 8 core processors released
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2011, 11:27 AM »
Unfortunately, the new architecture of AMD seems to lack punch every sane spectator of the CPU market hoped it would pack. See review1, and review2.

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Re: New AMD 8 core processors released
« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2011, 01:10 PM »
I guess this is going to be a stepping stone release and AMD was going for the 'first 8 core processor' tag.

They are going to be releasing 4.3Ghz chips soon (but haven't yet) so maybe a 30% increase in current clock speeds will prove the concept.

Personally I think the Bulldozer II will iron out some of the kinks.

It has to be said at least AMD are being innovative in its designs.

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Re: New AMD 8 core processors released
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2011, 02:49 PM »
Some commentary by Scali (he's been critically (balancing close to inflammatory, but that's how he is :)) following Bulldozer stuff for a while) - seems like it's pretty darn lackluster.

EDIT: and shot-2011-10-12@22.44.14.pngNew AMD 8 core processors releasedthis - not the best synced etc, but funny :)
- carpe noctem
« Last Edit: October 12, 2011, 03:44 PM by f0dder »