Wednesday, September 16th 2009
AMD Introduces Industry's First Sub-$100 Quad-Core Processor
As part of the new desktop platform designed for mainstream consumers, AMD today announced the first ever quad-core processor for less than $100 Suggested System Builder Price (SSBP). By balancing the power of new AMD Athlon II X4 quad-core processors and the AMD 785G chipset featuring ATI Radeon HD 4200 graphics, AMD delivers smooth HD visuals and the foundation for a great Windows 7 experience.
When matched against similarly priced competitive processors, the AMD Athlon II X4 620 processor delivers superior multitasking performance allowing mainstream users to do more in less time, for less money. The AMD Mainstream Desktop Platform leverages AMD software to help enhance the overall experience. ATI Stream technology, for example, enables hardware acceleration that can speed HD video conversion-time so content can be ready faster for use on-the-go.
Combining the efficiency of 45nm processors and this platform's built-in power management technologies for a cool and quiet PC, an AMD Athlon II processor-based platform can serve-up an amazing Blu-ray movie experience using less energy than a standard 75 watt light bulb. This platform also can improve business users' experience as part of AMD Business Class technology. With this second generation commercial platform, AMD industry partners can offer a variety of form factors with superior value, exceptional energy efficiency, advanced visual productivity. This platform also has support for essential manageability, security and virtualization features that today's businesses demand.
"Our goal is to deliver a great computing experience and maximize value for our customers," said John Cook, vice president of marketing, global PC business, HP. "The new AMD quad-core processors offer the right balance between excellent performance and price, and allow HP to continue to be a best-in-class provider of consumer technology."
"Designed with customer needs in mind, Windows 7 simplifies and improves the computing experience," said Mike Ybarra, general manager of Windows Product Management at Microsoft Corp. "The introduction of the new AMD Mainstream Desktop Platform coupled with Windows 7, allows end users to enjoy their digital entertainment with a faster, higher performing experience at an attractive price point."
When matched against similarly priced competitive processors, the AMD Athlon II X4 620 processor delivers superior multitasking performance allowing mainstream users to do more in less time, for less money. The AMD Mainstream Desktop Platform leverages AMD software to help enhance the overall experience. ATI Stream technology, for example, enables hardware acceleration that can speed HD video conversion-time so content can be ready faster for use on-the-go.
"Our goal is to deliver a great computing experience and maximize value for our customers," said John Cook, vice president of marketing, global PC business, HP. "The new AMD quad-core processors offer the right balance between excellent performance and price, and allow HP to continue to be a best-in-class provider of consumer technology."
"Designed with customer needs in mind, Windows 7 simplifies and improves the computing experience," said Mike Ybarra, general manager of Windows Product Management at Microsoft Corp. "The introduction of the new AMD Mainstream Desktop Platform coupled with Windows 7, allows end users to enjoy their digital entertainment with a faster, higher performing experience at an attractive price point."
59 Comments on AMD Introduces Industry's First Sub-$100 Quad-Core Processor
Release one clocked at 3.0GHz though, and I know what my next processor will be!
and a picture
Ive got the same as the first one on picture
If it says AACYC, the L3 is unlockable.
Lowest price in the UK is £75 although Im hoping to wait a month or 2 and pick one up for £60ish, that will be nice :toast:
And now this just proves me totally wrong :laugh: great timing i must say :toast:
Just wait till i tell him this in the morning :D
So you actually did not cherry pick your chip before you buy them?
My point holds true, without that large L3 the chip should clock.
i have X3 720 but i wanted to unlock L3 on this quad. it would be like 945 downclocked to 2,6GHz.
I am suprised that we even got it before USA, cmon Serbia is the last dump for IT and everything else involving IT. ok maybe Albania is last.
I've got family that's still forced to use 56k modems as their main source of gaming. And no, I'm not talking about older relatives, either. :laugh:
Saddly, it isn't under $100, but I'm sure that is just because it is new.The Phenom 9600 has been selling for under $100 for some time now, I've seen it on newegg as low as $85. Though it has been sold out a lot recently, probably because they were clearing stock for this.I think the issue is that his PS3 is on the 32" in the bedroom, and he wants to watch movies on the 50" in the living room.
Even still, I think a $299 PS3 would still be a better/cheaper option to get movies on the TC that doesn't have a PS3 current attached.
I really could see grabbing one of those over the 955 I have now.. just to play a little more with.. lol
If I can get them imported aswell I can save 10 pounds, extra money towards a graphics card! ( which most people want when they get me to build a system)