AMD Phenom II X4 T Series Detailed

[btarunr]

In a few weeks' time, AMD will be releasing its brand new set of six-core Phenom II X6 processors. These processors are based on the "Thuban" core, which is a socket AM3 implementation of the Istanbul six-core architecture. Along with as many as four Phenom II X6 models including a high-end Black Edition part, AMD will be introducing new quad-core processors under the Phenom II X4 T series. Some of the first two models in this series includes the Phenom II X4 960T and Phenom II X4 940T.

The Phenom II X4 960T operates at 3.30 GHz, while the 940T runs at 3.00 GHz. What makes these chips different from existing chips based on the Deneb die is that it is in fact based on the Thuban die with two cores disabled. The resulting quad-core chip is codenamed Zosma. The other characteristic feature about not only Zosma, but also Thuban in general, is the introduction of a feature called "Turbo Core". The feature senses performance needs and steps up clock speeds of some cores, while powering down others. The stepping up of clock speed happens on the fly, and using a jump in BClk multiplier by a few units. The new chips also come with the unofficial incentive of being able to unlock the two disabled cores to turn it into a six-core chip. Unlocking may not work in all cases.

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[runnin17]

I know this is probably a dumb question at this point, but any news on pricing???

 

[1Kurgan1]

Very interesting, can't wait, but not sure if I will be able to get one or not, would really liek to go for a Thuban of some sort.

 

[Zubasa]

Do Want.

 

[[I.R.A]_FBi]

for the first time in 5 years im sad i dont own an AMD board

 

[Initialised]

Which cases will unlocking not work in? Will it work in a Cosmos for example?

 

[JATownes]

Which cases will unlocking not work in? Will it work in a Cosmos for example?

I think he means in certain instances unlocking will not work...has nothing to do with your chassis.

 

[Lionheart]

LMAO

 

[AlienIsGOD]

ROFL COPTER....seriously tho, if there's a good success rate on unlocking the two cores then these will sell very well and I may get one instead of the $199 X6.

 

[AlienIsGOD]

Which cases will unlocking not work in? Will it work in a Cosmos for example?

Best. Comment. Evah!!!!!

 

[btarunr]

Which cases will unlocking not work in? Will it work in a Cosmos for example?

Neither, suit-cases.

 

[johnnyfiive]

Fantastic read, lol!

 

[tonyd223]

laughed my head off - god I love playing the AMD Core lottery

 

[brandonwh64]

could this T series unlock to 6 core stable?

 

[Kenshai]

could this T series unlock to 6 core stable?

There's the chance, since the 2 cores are disabled.

 

[JATownes]

could this T series unlock to 6 core stable?

Only if you have Lian Li or Silverstone cases.

 

[WarEagleAU]

I WANT ONE!!! I cant wait, looks like Ill have to take out a loan rofl.

 

[cdawall]

I still think I want a real 6 core

 

[WSP]

what differences between thuban X4 and deneb X4?
is there a new instruction set?
no 32nm AMD this year?

 

[ShRoOmAlIsTiC]

so are these confirmed no am2+ support?

 

[HalfAHertz]

what differences between thuban X4 and deneb X4?
is there a new instruction set?
no 32nm AMD this year?

It has turbo boost.

 

[WSP]

that's it? just turbo boost?
AMD should've done better than that to keep with Intel.
everytime Intel launches a new generation of cpu, it thrown a new instruction set, which in turns, makes processor execute apps faster.

btw, this is an info about thuban pricing:

Phenom II X6 Six Core
1090T Black Edition: 125(W), AM3 Socket, 9MB Cache, 3.2 GHz Freq @ 295 USD
1055T: 125(W), AM3 Socket, 9MB Cache, 2.8 GHz Freq @ 199 USD

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and yes...no AM2+ support. it's dead already. no future support for 'em. but as always..you can put AM3 processors on an AM2+ mobo.not sure with thuban though

 

[LittleLizard]

is it me or intel and amd copy themselves each tecnology.

Eg: Hypertransport >>>> QPI
On die memory controller >>>>> Intel same
Intel's turbo >>>>>> AMD's turbo
True quad core arquitecture (amd) >>>>>> True quad core arquitecture (Intel i7 and later)

what will be in the next few years? Intel's fusion? :shadedshu

 

[suraswami]

that's it? just turbo boost?
AMD should've done better than that to keep with Intel.
everytime Intel launches a new generation of cpu, it thrown a new instruction set, which in turns, makes processor execute apps faster.

btw, this is an info about thuban pricing:

Phenom II X6 Six Core
1090T Black Edition: 125(W), AM3 Socket, 9MB Cache, 3.2 GHz Freq @ 295 USD
1055T: 125(W), AM3 Socket, 9MB Cache, 2.8 GHz Freq @ 199 USD

source

and yes...no AM2+ support. it's dead already. no future support for 'em. but as always..you can put AM3 processors on an AM2+ mobo.not sure with thuban though

I believe these X6 have both DDR2 and DDR3 memory controllers, so if bios update is there most 125W capable AM2+ boards can support these.

 

[tonyd223]

I'm sat here on 8Gb of DDR2 - my god - have you seen the price of memory at the moment! Bloody hell, is there something happening that I don't know about (lots)... so I'd love these chips to work on my 790GX with DDR2...