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AMD Introduces Six New Desktop Processors

Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 9:50 am
by Apoptosis
AMD Introduces New Six Core Processor and Expanded Desktop Processor Lineup

- AMD Erases Excuses For Delaying Your PC Purchase -
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Sept. 21, 2010

What: AMD (NYSE:AMD) today announced new arrivals to its processor line giving more reasons than ever to upgrade to the visual experience of a new PC featuring VISION Technology from AMD. These processors join AMD’s award winning AMD 8-series chipset and ATI Radeon™ HD 5000 series graphics for PCs that combine stunning high definition video and 3D graphics with multi-tasking performance.

· The AMD Phenom™ II X6 1075 processor slots in just below our flagship 1090T model, offering high-end features like Turbo CORE acceleration technology and six-core performance for less than $250.
· The AMD Phenom™ II X2 560 Black Edition processor is an affordable alternative for enthusiasts looking for performance tuning capabilities for more performance or lower power consumption.

Why: The growth of high definition digital media content and devices continues. The versatility of VISION Technology-based PCs creates almost limitless possibilities for consumers, such as moving to the internet for video entertainment, creating lasting video and photo memories, playing the most visually intensive PC games, and improving performance for multi-tasking.

Who: Anyone looking to upgrade to a new PC combining multi-core value, versatile platform options, and high definition video & 3D graphics can see the difference in a new PC with VISION Technology from AMD.

Resources:
· AMD’s VISION 2010 Guide shows how to map your needs to a new PC
· Check out current promotions including AMD products from CyberPower, iBuyPower, NCIX, NewEgg, and TigerDirect
· More information on AMD desktop processor models, prices and comparisons is available here
· Follow all news from the AMD Desktop team on Twitter at @AMDDesktop
· Read reasons to upgrade to a new desktop PC and more AMD blogs at http://blogs.amd.com

About AMD

Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is an innovative technology company dedicated to collaborating with customers and technology partners to ignite the next generation of computing and graphics solutions at work, home and play. For more information, visit http://www.amd.com.

Re: AMD Introduces Six New Desktop Processors

Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 10:13 am
by skier
new six-core processor, or 6 new processors, I only see two new CPUs there

ah you just didn't list the rest:

3.0GHz Phenom II X6 1075T BE - $245 -125w Thuban (3.5GHz w/Turbo)
3.5GHz Phenom II X4 970 BE - $185 -125w Deneb
3.3GHz Phenom II X2 560 BE - $105 -80w Callisto
3.1GHz Athlon II X4 645 - $122 -95w Propus
3.2GHz Athlon II X3 450 - $87 -95w Rana
3.3GHz - Athlon II X2 265 - $76 -65w Regor

/edit 2, ninja'd

Re: AMD Introduces Six New Desktop Processors

Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 10:20 am
by XstollieX
1 new six core and 5 others
• 3.5GHz (3.0GHz base) Phenom II X6 1075T
• 3.5GHz Phenom II X4 970 Black Edition
• 3.3GHz Phenom II X2 560 Black Edition
• 3.1GHz Athlon II X4 645
• 3.2GHz Athlon II X3 450
• 3.3GHz Athlon II X2 265

Re: AMD Introduces Six New Desktop Processors

Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 10:25 am
by skier
the thing about the 1075 is that it's 125w, where you have been able to get 95w 1055T's for some time now

^^

Re: AMD Introduces Six New Desktop Processors

Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 10:39 am
by Apoptosis
yup...we'll have our review up in due time... just a speed bump really here on all six skus as none are new cores.
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