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AMD Triple-core CPUs to Launch in February 2008

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AMD recently notified its partners that it plans to launch two triple-core CPUs (Toliman) in February next year while two dual-core CPUs (Kuma) will appear by the end of the second quarter, according to DigiTimes. The triple-core 7700 and 7600 will have core frequencies of 2.5GHz and 2.3GHz, respectively, and a TDP of 89W. Frequencies for the dual-core 6250 and 6050 have not yet been set, but the CPUs will have a TDP of 65W. In addition, AMD also plans to adjust its entry-level product lines launching the single-core Athlon CPU (Lima) LE-1640 in January of 2008, while higher frequency Lima CPUs will follow in the second quarter. The company will also launch the single-core Sempron (Sparta) CPU LE-1300 with a core frequency of 2.3GHz and TDP of 45W in the first quarter 2008.
Source: DigiTimes

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37 Comments on AMD Triple-core CPUs to Launch in February 2008

#26
FreedomEclipse
~Technological Technocrat~
TheMailMan78None of this matters to us 939 folks :(
Id say not having to give a toss is the best possibly result you can ask for. I myself still run a 939 & It looks that way for possibly another 6 months before I eventually decide to go cheap quad core & grab a Intel Q6600 & overlcock the love gravy out of it.
HookeyStreetI sit on the fence, I like nVIDIA & I like ATi.....I used to also be a big fan of AMD, that was when they were good for gaming (and Intel were utter shite!)
I stand in the same position. I also use to be a big AMD & ATi fan most of my CPU's & CPU's have been AMD or ATi. & its pretty sad AMD have dropped so far behind. they had some great products in their time. but all you can do now is look to the future & leave all the AMD/Intel rivalry behind & be more open minded as a consumer.

ATi's & AMDs standards have dropped big time. I remember when buying an ATi card was like owning a million pounds. now the feelings not so great anymore.....
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#27
hat
Enthusiast
surfsk8snow.jahI'm not down with "We'll sell the broke ones for cheaper..."
I am. It's enviornmentally positive. Instead of manufacturing lots of lower-end chips (in this case tri core), let's just use the Quads with a broken core. Saves on manufacturing (less harmful waste products being produced), saves on materials it takes to make them, saves them money, and saves you money (at least when you buy one of these). I garuntee you if they didn't do it that way prices would be higher for at least those products.
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#28
Unregistered
I am not biased towards amd or intel,i buy the cheapest bang for buck.I dont care if its amd or intel.

The triple core chips are just a way for amd to sell off the quads with a duff core,its nothing special.
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#29
PVTCaboose1337
Graphical Hacker
Triple core is one of the most clever things ever.
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#30
Unregistered
Why?,its just a way to use chips that would otherwise be unsaleable.Whats so special about a quad die with one core duff?
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#31
kwchang007
surfsk8snow.jahI'm not down with "We'll sell the broke ones for cheaper..."
I would if the price to performance is better than everything else.
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#32
PVTCaboose1337
Graphical Hacker
It's fine to sell a broken chip... thats what they do with GFX cards, why is it not ok now?
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#33
suraswami
What do you think a Celeron or a Sempron is? Duron was nothing but broken cache cores. Works perfectly for more than 3 years now. Overclocked like mad too. I too think its a good idea.

Possible a Dual-core Sempron will also be released.
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#34
Unregistered
I'm not saying the triple core is a bad idea,just nothing new(they bin duff cores lower all the time)/special.
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#35
Woah Mama!
HookeyStreetI sit on the fence, I like nVIDIA & I like ATi.....I used to also be a big fan of AMD, that was when they were good for gaming (and Intel were utter shite!)
Same here. This 939 I'm using looks certain to be my last AMD based computer..... Unless they make a tremendously amazing, miraculous recovery that leaves Intel so speechless and dumbfounded that all of the Intel staff and employees collapse in an unbelieving daze and are unable to work. I do hope that ATi survives the ordeal though.
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#36
surfsk8snow.jah
Ok I guess I see your point. Like I said, it is more efficient business practice, and it does give the consumer a cheaper price, but at the same time, AMD cant afford right now to have anything more expensive, so in a way, this isn't something they did "for us," but to keep their own profits positive.
Either way, you guys are right, it's a pretty good deal.
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#37
eidairaman1
The Exiled Airman
im sure later there will be native tricore and 5 core CPUs, but the core battle cant continue cause of problems.
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