Tuesday, July 26th 2011

19 September Launch Day for FX Series Processors

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AMD's first wave of FX series high performance desktop processors will hit stores on 19 September, 2011, according to industry sources. On that day, AMD will launch two 8-core models: FX-8100 and FX-8150; a 6-core model, the FX-6100; and a 4-core part: FX-4100. The much yapped about "FX-8130P" that has been a CPU-Z screenshot favourite, is not a part of AMD's finalized lineup. Earlier it was rumored that models with the "P" brand extender were unlocked parts, but now it's emerging that all parts in the FX series are unlocked. Detailed specifications are tabled below.

In the first quarter of 2012, AMD plans its second round of product launches, which consist of faster models that display existing ones from their price-points. The FX-8170 will displace the FX-8150, the FX-8120 displaces FX-8100; FX-6120 displaces FX-6100; and FX-4120 displaces FX-4100. In the meantime, AMD is working with motherboard vendors to ensure adequate propagation of socket AM3+ motherboards, and more importantly, for DDR3-1866 MHz memory to become more affordable, since FX processors yield the most optimal performance with that memory speed.
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179 Comments on 19 September Launch Day for FX Series Processors

#26
Yellow&Nerdy?
Little later than I'd like. This date better hold, because I ain't waiting for 2012 for Bulldozer. I'm one of the many, or at least I believe so, that are planning their next build, but don't know if to wait for BD or just go for Sandy. Let's hope that the performance and price are where they should be, unlike the release schedule.
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#27
DrunkenMafia
at least its in time for BF3, I will have my 990x board sitting here waiting. :)
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#28
_JP_
I need the prices do decide...
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#29
Hotobu
Yellow&Nerdy?Little later than I'd like. This date better hold, because I ain't waiting for 2012 for Bulldozer. I'm one of the many, or at least I believe so, that are planning their next build, but don't know if to wait for BD or just go for Sandy. Let's hope that the performance and price are where they should be, unlike the release schedule.
Same here except I'm leaning towards SB because I I like the mobos better.
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#30
hardcore_gamer
HotobuSame here except I'm leaning towards SB because I I like the mobos better.
AM3+ mobos will be cheaper than SB mobos with the same features ;):nutkick:
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#31
Hotobu
hardcore_gamerAM3+ mobos will be cheaper than SB mobos with the same features ;):nutkick:
Except you're 100% wrong.

Find me one with 10 SATA ports a PLX chip and 16x 16x crossfire/SLI
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#32
wolf
Performance Enthusiast
FX-8150 vs i7 2600K already! very interested to see gaming benchmarks. my guess atm is that core for core clock for clock intel will be up, but 8 cores vs 4 with HT makes the game interesting!
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#33
_JP_
hardcore_gamerAM3 mobos will be cheaper than SB mobos with the same features

If $5 in (almost) $200 means that much to you...

EDIT: Besides shipping.
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#34
hardcore_gamer
wolfFX-8150 vs i7 2600K already! very interested to see gaming benchmarks. my guess atm is that core for core clock for clock intel will be up, but 8 cores vs 4 with HT makes the game interesting!
Is there any game that needs more than 4 cores ?:confused:
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#35
wolf
Performance Enthusiast
hardcore_gamerIs there any game that needs more than 4 cores ?:confused:
needs no... could use? perhaps. this is why I think i7 will end up better for gaming, if indeed they are faster core for core, clock for clock, games should like that. productivity however, i see bulldozer being an absolute beast.
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#36
Hotobu
hardcore_gamerIs there any game that needs more than 4 cores ?:confused:
Did you find me a motherboard yet?
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#37
hardcore_gamer
HotobuDid you find me a motherboard yet?
I said that AM3 boards will be cheaper than SB boards with same features (if there is a board with same features )
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#38
Hotobu
hardcore_gamerI said that AM3 boards will be cheaper than SB boards with same features (if there is a board with same features )
So basically you're saying that you had no business quoting me in the first place?

Ok.
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#39
repman244
HotobuDid you find me a motherboard yet?
_JP_ already found it for you. AM3+ has dual x16 that you were looking for and a x16@x4 PCI-e. And it also has 6 SATA 3 ports vs. the 2 (+2) on P67 + 2 SATA 2 vs. 4.

I didn't look for the other stuff because I don't really care.
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#40
Hotobu
repman244_JP_ already found it for you. AM3+ has dual x16 that you were looking for and a x16@x4 PCI-e. And it also has 6 SATA 3 ports vs. the 2 (+2) on P67 + 2 SATA 2 vs. 4.

I didn't look for the other stuff because I don't really care.
Except none of those have everything that I'm looking for, but thanks though.
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#41
_JP_
HotobuExcept none of those have everything that I'm looking for, but thanks though.
HotobuFind me one with 10 SATA ports a PLX chip and 16x 16x crossfire/SLI
Looks like you won't get a new computer until, at best, late 2011. But, then, don't come bitchin' about prices either. X79 boards are not going to be cheap. Same thing for processors.
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#42
Hotobu
_JP_Looks like you won't get a new computer until, at best, late 2011. But, then, don't come bitchin' about prices either. X79 boards are not going to be cheap. Same thing for processors.
www.legitreviews.com/news/11080/

Should be out around the time we see some BD benchmarks.
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#44
_JP_
Hotobuwww.legitreviews.com/news/11080/

Should be out around the time we see some BD benchmarks.
The price on that thing is going to rival entry-level SB-E boards, which (BTW) support all that stuff (PCI-e, SATA, USB, etc...) natively. And SB-E is supposed to have higher performance then SB/IB.
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#45
wabbitslayer
Hmmm....
if I want to upgrade to Bulldozer, I'll need a new mobo and new (recommended) memory.
if I want to upgrade to Sandy Bridge, I'll need a new mobo.

Way to go, AMD. :banghead:
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#46
Mindweaver
Moderato®™
xenocideThat's assuming there are any disabled cores to unlock.
Errr.. It's AMD.. they don't throw away anything.. hehehe I bet every dual core is a fff'd up quad core. Why do you think there product line is so wide? I bet it took them this long to build up inventory of highend chips. Don't get me wrong I'm not an Intel phanboy.. I hope AMD kicks ass with there new chips. But it's funny how everybody forgets.. When AMD does beat out Intel at the speed race... then they will want a premium price for those chip, which they will be long over do for..then Intel will sale cheaper premium chips cheaper.. rinse repeat... :toast: But good for all of us. :toast:
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#47
Platibus
Is there a remote chance the Sandy Bridge lineup will get a price cut when Bulldozer is released, more concretely the i3 2100 and i5 2400?
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#49
Jonap_1st
wabbitslayerHmmm....
if I want to upgrade to Bulldozer, I'll need a new mobo and new (recommended) memory.
if I want to upgrade to Sandy Bridge, I'll need a new mobo.

Way to go, AMD. :banghead:
no one ask you to buy it..

they just say it will work best with 1866. but if you dont have, 1066 can still run with it
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#50
WhiteLotus
Hmm, right around when I'm building a new computer. To be one of the first to experience the new chips, or not to be....
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