Monday, March 22nd 2010

AMD Working on Black Edition Phenom II X6 Part

AMD's lineup of six-core desktop processors under the Phenom II X6 banner indeed includes a high-end part. A Bahrain-based etailer disclosed prices of some of the models, which includes a Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition. This chip operates at 3.20 GHz, with a TDP of 125W. Being a Black Edition part, it sports an unlocked BClk multipler that helps overclocking. AMD plans to sell this chip at US $295. The Phenom II X6 1055T is the other part with a price-tag. This 2.80 GHz chip also has its TDP at 125W, although we've lead to believe that AMD will release a 95W variant, too. The 1055T goes for US $199. Both chips are based on the "Thuban" core, which feature six cores on a monolithic die, with 9 MB of total chip cache (512 KB L2 per core, and 6 MB L3 shared).
Source: Alienbabeltech
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102 Comments on AMD Working on Black Edition Phenom II X6 Part

#76
btarunr
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There are rumors surfacing that these chips have a "TurboCore" feature that bumps multipler by 2 (units). The 1090T has a TurboCore speed of 3.60 GHz, and 1055T at 3.30 GHz. It works just like Intel's Turbo Boost.
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#77
assaulter_99
btarunrThere are rumors surfacing that these chips have a "TurboCore" feature that bumps multipler by 2 (units). The 1090T has a TurboCore speed of 3.60 GHz, and 1055T at 3.30 GHz. It works just like Intel's Turbo Boost.
I've read somewhere that it is indeed confirmed. Don't remember where though, since I've read thousands of feeds about em since yesterday! :laugh:
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#78
R_1
v12dock"The 1055T goes for US $199." :respect:
+1
AMD = The People's Company .
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#79
Mussels
Freshwater Moderator
btarunrThere are rumors surfacing that these chips have a "TurboCore" feature that bumps multipler by 2 (units). The 1090T has a TurboCore speed of 3.60 GHz, and 1055T at 3.30 GHz. It works just like Intel's Turbo Boost.
combined with cool and quiet (which works a lot better than speedstep for saving power) i'm rather excited :D
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#81
bpgt64
Time to start shopping for a new AMD board/RAM combo...
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#82
assaulter_99
bpgt64Time to start shopping for a new AMD board/RAM combo...
Me too. Something tells me I'm gonna match this with a Crosshair formula IV :rockout: That is, if they fit in my budget! :laugh:
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#83
Unregistered
I just read an article about Intel's six core 980x or whatever it is and they basically said there is simply nothing to be gained with the Hyper threading with a 6 core cpu except for the bragging rights of having 12 threads.

I'm not a Fanboi of AMD by no means nor am i someone who wants to pay $ for gimmicks

I really can't see the point of having more than 4 cores either But I still want a 6 core so I guess i do pay 4 for gimmicks LOL
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#84
bpgt64
It'd be good for crunching, but thats about it..
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#85
Mussels
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bpgt64It'd be good for crunching, but thats about it..
video encoding as well.


I do a fair amount of encoding (rip blu ray movies into formats the PS3/360 can handle here and stuck em on a NAS) - and as i said before, with teh ability to clock down/disable some cores and clock up others, we're effectively getting the ability to turn say, a 3GHz 6 core into a 3.6GHz quad core, or a 4GHz dual core to suit whatever we're doing at the time.

Sure it'll take tweaking and testing to tune in for each CPU, but we're geeks - its what we do.
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#86
MikeX
assaulter_99Me too. Something tells me I'm gonna match this with a Crosshair formula IV :rockout: That is, if they fit in my budget! :laugh:
7xx chipset do just fine, bios update etc.
I rather save up for new sockets, unless your mobo is a total bad
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#87
TheMailMan78
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Musselsvideo encoding as well.


I do a fair amount of encoding (rip blu ray movies into formats the PS3/360 can handle here and stuck em on a NAS) - and as i said before, with teh ability to clock down/disable some cores and clock up others, we're effectively getting the ability to turn say, a 3GHz 6 core into a 3.6GHz quad core, or a 4GHz dual core to suit whatever we're doing at the time.

Sure it'll take tweaking and testing to tune in for each CPU, but we're geeks - its what we do.
And Photoshop. Anyone want to buy my 955? Ill give ya good deal :D
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#88
Melvis
TheMailMan78And Photoshop. Anyone want to buy my 955? Ill give ya good deal :D
I might have a m8 that could be interested :D (maybe)
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#89
Wile E
Power User
R_1+1
AMD = The People's Company .
Nonsense. They only want your money like all the other major companies out there. People need to get it out of their heads that AMD is doing things just to benefit "the people".
jmcslobI just read an article about Intel's six core 980x or whatever it is and they basically said there is simply nothing to be gained with the Hyper threading with a 6 core cpu except for the bragging rights of having 12 threads.

I'm not a Fanboi of AMD by no means nor am i someone who wants to pay $ for gimmicks

I really can't see the point of having more than 4 cores either But I still want a 6 core so I guess i do pay 4 for gimmicks LOL
Musselsvideo encoding as well.


I do a fair amount of encoding (rip blu ray movies into formats the PS3/360 can handle here and stuck em on a NAS) - and as i said before, with teh ability to clock down/disable some cores and clock up others, we're effectively getting the ability to turn say, a 3GHz 6 core into a 3.6GHz quad core, or a 4GHz dual core to suit whatever we're doing at the time.

Sure it'll take tweaking and testing to tune in for each CPU, but we're geeks - its what we do.
Hyperthreading has shown around a 20% per clock improvement in encoding vs hyper threading off. Makes a huge difference in BD rips, especially when your chosen settings already make a 2 hour movie take 12 hours or more to encode on an OCed quad.
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#90
Unregistered
I agree but that advantage starts to fade after 8 threads as some reviews have put it..

That still leaves Intel ahead and the number of threads being useful isn't likely to go down it's likely to continue to go up However I don't think it will happen in this CPU's lifespan...so it's more for the I want MOAR POWER than is useful people...

Same with the AMD 6 cores....moar power than needed BUT at a far more achievable price range for most consumers
#91
Mussels
Freshwater Moderator
Wile ENonsense. They only want your money like all the other major companies out there. People need to get it out of their heads that AMD is doing things just to benefit "the people".



Hyperthreading has shown around a 20% per clock improvement in encoding vs hyper threading off. Makes a huge difference in BD rips, especially when your chosen settings already make a 2 hour movie take 12 hours or more to encode on an OCed quad.
6 cores vs 4 cores w/ 8 threads - 20% vs 50% ;)
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#92
exodusprime1337
erockerNow we need some solid information on the 890FX chipset. Of course it will have USB 3.0 and Sata III, but what else? I just want to see if I'll actually benefit with going from a 790FX to a 890FX because my current board already accepts these newer chips.
because the 890 chip will allow you to own a crosshair 4 extreme... idk but that is one sexy looking board.
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#93
R_1
Wile ENonsense. They only want your money like all the other major companies out there. People need to get it out of their heads that AMD is doing things just to benefit "the people"...
Well, most of the people can afford a 6 core AMD CPU for US $199. Also there is a Black Edition part with unlock multiplier for $295. Tell me what is the price of Intel new EE i7? Last time I checked in my region, Core i7 980X was listed at €999 (1 350$). A simple math check shows that Core i7 980X is 4.57 times more expensive than Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition. So, AMD may be "The people's company" after all.
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#94
Wile E
Power User
Mussels6 cores vs 4 cores w/ 8 threads - 20% vs 50% ;)
I have a 980X on the way buddy. ;)
R_1Well, most of the people can afford a 6 core AMD CPU for US $199. Also there is a Black Edition part with unlock multiplier for $295. Tell me what is the price of Intel new EE i7? Last time I checked in my region, Core i7 980X was listed at €999 (1 350$). A simple math check shows that Core i7 980X is 4.57 times more expensive than Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition. So, AMD may be "The people's company" after all.
No, just because they are cheaper, doesn't mean they are doing it for the people. They make them cheaper to move more to increase their bottom line. Trust me, the just want your money, exactly like Intel.
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#95
R_1
Right, but I am a hardware junkie and Intel is pricing it's stuff way too high for my budget, forcing me to rob a bank. So, AMD is what I am looking for, to stay away from jail or something.
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#96
Mussels
Freshwater Moderator
intel have the performance lead, so they're milking it while they can.

AMD would do it too, if they had the crown.
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#97
Wile E
Power User
Musselsintel have the performance lead, so they're milking it while they can.

AMD would do it too, if they had the crown.
And they did do it when they had the lead. FX-55, FX-57 and FX-60 all released at the $1000 mark.
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#98
R_1
What performance lead? 4 or 5 times (400-500%) above what AMD is offering now to justify the price difference?
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#99
Wile E
Power User
R_1What performance lead? 4 or 5 times (400-500%) above what AMD is offering to justify the price difference?
See my post above.
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#100
R_1
Yep, I know. $1000 for a CPU sucks! Thats why whoever is asking that much now, sucks too!
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