AMD is showing off new levels efficiency in its newest socket. AMD claims 37 per cent better performance a watt of the new AM2 processors than their socket 939 counterparts. AMD Also claims that Athlon 64 X2 dual core desktop chips will give 154 per cent better performance a watt than its older variant. Dual core chips may only use a relatively low count of 14 watts.

AMD Also released launch prices.

Athlon 64 X2 Socket AM2 Pricing
4800+ $671
4600+ $601
4400+ $514
4200+ $417
4000+ $353
3800+ $323

The small form factor versions
3800+ $364
3500+ $231

Semprons
3400+ $145
3200+ $119
3000+ $101