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AMD Intros the FX-6200 and FX-4170 Processors, Cuts Some Prices
Sunnyvale-based AMD Inc. has today launched two new FX Series processors, the FX-6200 hexa-core and the FX-4170 quad-core, and announced price reductions for the October-released FX-8120 and FX-6100.
The FX-6200 and FX-4170 are made on 32 nm process technology, and feature an AM3+ package, a TDP of 125 W, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The FX-6200 has a base clock of 3.8 GHz (4.1 GHz Turbo) and is up for pre-order @ 152.70 Euro while its quad-core sibling is set to 4.2 GHz (4.3 GHz Turbo) and is selling for 120.60 Euro.
The updated FX-8120 and FX-6100 prices stand at $185 and $145, respectively.
Source:
The Tech Report
The FX-6200 and FX-4170 are made on 32 nm process technology, and feature an AM3+ package, a TDP of 125 W, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The FX-6200 has a base clock of 3.8 GHz (4.1 GHz Turbo) and is up for pre-order @ 152.70 Euro while its quad-core sibling is set to 4.2 GHz (4.3 GHz Turbo) and is selling for 120.60 Euro.
The updated FX-8120 and FX-6100 prices stand at $185 and $145, respectively.
62 Comments on AMD Intros the FX-6200 and FX-4170 Processors, Cuts Some Prices
a.) Because normal users will be geared to a mainstream Llano.
b.) FX range is geared to enhusiasts whom OC.
c.) Poorer enhusiasts whom cant afford Intel will appreciate AMD's pricedrop
The main one:
d.) Consumers won't feel duped because the FX is fast enough to do whatever task they want. In a blind test the consumer won't know the difference between a FX and Core i7.
www.fudzilla.com/home/item/25695-amd-pulls-blind-test-at-recent-show
My buying decisions are based on the fact that low end Intel chips are crippled for overclocking and I enjoy overclocking, but I don't feel that I need to spend $250+ do be able to do it. If Intel allowed decent overclocking on lower end chips I'd have no problem with putting my money towards them. I sorry that anyone that says they won't be buying Intel suddenly must hate them in your eyes. I have no problem with Intel, but their product doesn't suit my wants.
On a side note, and not directed to you H@RDSTUFF :) people need to lay off Bulldozer & AMD. We know this new CPU does not meet the hyped expectations, this has been preached over and over again. Right now AMD is providing a product and giving everybody CHOICE. This alone is very importance for competitions sake.
Bulldozer is a good chip, and I am happy with my purchase (FX-8120). Hopefully Piledriver will add a nice boost in performance to further help AMD compete so WE can overall benefit.
Edit: I have to say I put my 1055T up there with my 2500k's and my 2600k and hell my 970 x6 for average daily use.. Now gaming is a different story.. but not that much of a differents.
Intel Releases i7-2700k: Profiteering off a pointless release.
AMD Releases FX-6200 and FX-4170: Giving the Consumer Choice!
That kind of perception confuses and annoys me. Just like I thought the 2700k was a pointless release, I think these are. They should just continue to offer Phenom II X4\X6 since they are better in terms of performance. Doing that would REALLY benefit the consumer. Lowering the price on the FX-8120 was a great move, and I think they should have also lowered the price on the FX-8150, since now there is really no reason to ever buy that thing.
end tangent...back on topic....now