Wednesday, October 12th 2011
AMD Unlocked FX Processors Announced
AMD today unleashed the AMD FX family of CPUs, delivering a fully unlocked and customizable experience for desktop PC users. The AMD FX series of desktop CPUs includes the first-ever eight-core desktop processor, enabling extreme multi-display gaming, mega-tasking and HD content creation for PC and digital enthusiasts - all for less than $245 (suggested U.S. retail price). This marks the first retail availability of processors that use AMD's new multi-core architecture (codenamed "Bulldozer"), which is included in AMD's upcoming server CPU (codenamed "Interlagos") and the next-generation of AMD Accelerated Processing Units.
"AMD FX CPUs are back with a vengeance, as validated by the recent feat of setting a Guinness World Records title for 'Highest Frequency of a Computer Processor,'" said Chris Cloran, corporate vice president and general manager, Client Group at AMD. "While overclockers will certainly enjoy the frequencies the AMD FX processors can achieve, PC enthusiasts and HD media aficionados will appreciate the remarkable experience that AMD FX processors can provide as part of a balanced, affordable desktop system."
All AMD FX CPUs offer completely unlocked processor clock multipliers for easier overclocking, paving the way for PC enthusiasts to enjoy higher CPU speeds and related performance gains. Additionally, these processors use AMD Turbo Core Technology to dynamically optimize performance across CPU cores enabling maximum performance for intense workloads.
Starting today, the below AMD FX CPUs will be available from global retailers. Additional AMD FX CPUs and systems based on the AMD FX processors will be available for purchase following the initial launch.
"AMD FX CPUs are back with a vengeance, as validated by the recent feat of setting a Guinness World Records title for 'Highest Frequency of a Computer Processor,'" said Chris Cloran, corporate vice president and general manager, Client Group at AMD. "While overclockers will certainly enjoy the frequencies the AMD FX processors can achieve, PC enthusiasts and HD media aficionados will appreciate the remarkable experience that AMD FX processors can provide as part of a balanced, affordable desktop system."
Starting today, the below AMD FX CPUs will be available from global retailers. Additional AMD FX CPUs and systems based on the AMD FX processors will be available for purchase following the initial launch.
- FX-8150: Eight cores, 3.6 GHz CPU base (3.9 GHz Turbo Core, 4.2 GHz Max Turbo), $245 suggested retail price (U.S.)
- FX-8120: Eight cores, 3.1 GHz CPU base (3.4 GHz Turbo Core, 4.0 GHz Max Turbo), $205 suggested retail price (U.S.)
- FX-6100: Six cores, 3.3 GHz CPU base (3.6 GHz Turbo Core, 3.9 GHz Max Turbo), $165 suggested retail price (U.S.)
- FX-4100: Four cores, 3.6 GHz CPU base (3.7 GHz Turbo Core, 3.8 GHz Max Turbo), $115 suggested retail price (U.S.)
190 Comments on AMD Unlocked FX Processors Announced
I think if you could get a hold of a review sample it would be nice if you had the time to try out crossfire performance as i think that could be something that would really stand out over the other reviews out there at the moment.
I did just receive a box at my door a few minutes ago...and while it's a product for review that could use Bulldozer, no chip was in the box, unfortunately. There are some condolence prizes though.:laugh:
Now I'm left doing a review with an 1100T. :laugh:
With bulldozers results being so negative i'm surprised so many other sites (some seemingly much smaller, or at least smaller forum community's) got press kit's, but going by AMD's past failures at marketing it hardly surprises me that they did not get a review sample out to one of the best review sites around.See perfect example of AMD's marketing failure, you should be showing off bulldozer in the boards it was made for and also showing off what the boards can do with bulldozer but instead you are stuck with the past generation which they intend to kill off relatively soon, to me that seams like a wasted opportunity for AMD, i guess also for the board maker as as well.... damn some company needs to get you a bulldozer chip so you can show off their products in they way they should be.
And if these companies do actually ask on my behalf, and I do not get one, I guess it's clear that I get no love from AMD.
That's not gonna stop me from doing reviews, though.
I'm kind of upset about the whole thing, merely becuase I really did have the time to do a review..but at the same time, with pretty much every other site hosting reviews, you guys get the info you need, just not from me personally.
As I've said before, if companies do not send me samples, there must be a problem with the product.:laugh: This just adds weight to that.;)
But i thought with the number of AMD fan boys on here and the fact that many people seam to think TPU is bias in AMDs favor it would make sense marketing wise although then again they may not want you bursting the bubble of the fan boys here.
I would hope a company could get you a bulldozer sample, if not i'm willing to agree AMD is scared to let you have one as they know how bad bulldozer looks and they know you would tell it how it is. :laugh:
Either way i hope Intel has more marketing sense and you get a sandy bridge E chip.
At the same time though, every time leaked info came out, release dates etc, I knew when things were right, and when they were wrong. FX = overclocking, not performance, power consumption will be high, etc...I didn't need a chip in my hands to know what was up, and that people were going to be disappointed.
Technically, the only thing I've learned from all these reviews is that I can still trust my gut.:laugh:
All that said, I can spin this however I like. As I've said before, I'm the motherboard reviewer, so for me to actually expect a chip review kit isn't exactly realistic. I'm just mad and jealous beucase I haven't reviewed the board in the kit either, so I could have had two reviews out of the kit. Would have been a good opportunity for me. I'll just have to make shit happen myself.
AMD also shared with us that Windows 7 isn't really all that optimized for Bulldozer. Given AMD's unique multi-core module architecture, the OS scheduler needs to know when to place threads on a single module (with shared caches) vs. on separate modules with dedicated caches. Windows 7's scheduler isn't aware of Bulldozer's architecture and as a result sort of places threads wherever it sees fit, regardless of optimal placement. Windows 8 is expected to correct this,
LINK:
www.anandtech.com/show/4955/the-bulldozer-review-amd-fx8150-tested/11
May be somebody can do a Windows 2K8 R2 or a Linux server OS review with the FX and SB for a side by side multi-core performance, Database performance, multiple VMs, video streaming etc etc. I am sure server OS has better scheduler (even though 2K8 R2 and W7 has the same kernel and base).
Seems Like I will be better off spending money to upgrade my Video card to 2 x 6870 and keep my cheap $80 PII 555 unlocked to PII x4 @ 4 Ghz. May be I will just add a 1100T too.
And oh I was waiting to build a new machine, I would rather build one with the FM1 socket CPU.
:banghead:I have no issues getting boards or other stuff. AMD marketing is fail, and that is all. They are letting personal feelings get in the way of doing their job properly. I go through the "proper channels", as you do, so really, i cannot say that this has anything to do with TPU. I asked for chips long ago.
It will also take about three weeks to get here, because they only offer select shipping companies, who have set policies that prevent that situation from being as you think. I wish it WAS how you say, but alas, it's not.
Expidited shipping costs $32.99, and still takes 5-7 business days. Newegg does not charge me tax, but I would be assessed taxes at the border, 100%, becuase it's Purolator. Only USPS will not charge me duty charges or taxes, and they are not an option for shipping at Newegg to Canada.