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Frequently Asked Questions - AMD Phenom Processor| FAQ-Intel | FAQ-Logitech | FAQ-ViewSonic | FAQ-Kingston Memery | FAQ-Viking Memery | | FAQ-Western Digital | FAQ-Seagate | FAQ-Maxtor | FAQ-VIA | FAQ-3COM | | FAQ-ACER | FAQ-HP | FAQ-Creative | What is the AMD Phenom quad-core processor? - Answer: AMD Phenom processors represent the next generation of AMD's award winning multi-core Direct Connect Architecture with AMD64 technology enabling greater memory throughput, lower latency and ultra-fast connections to system resources including graphics processors and accelerators. Featuring true quad-core technology, AMD Phenom processors are designed to deliver unprecedented megatasking performance and highly tuneable performance platforms to meet the demanding needs of technologically savvy enthusiasts.* AMD Phenom processors are designed for phenomenal performance and optimum energy efficiency for a growing list of demanding applications, including digital content creation, high-definition video editing, multi-threaded gaming and creative design. AMD Phenom processors are targeted toward mainstream users who crave more performance and productivity. Why does AMD see a need for quad-core processors for desktop computers? - Answer: True quad-core technology from AMD can allow end users to discover a new dimension in performance. Multi-tasking and digital media entertainment, such as editing, managing and enjoying video and photo collections, as well as life-like gaming, creative design and high-definition entertainment can be enhanced with quad-core technology. AMD quad-core processors can let users count on an uninterrupted experience with advanced technologies for seamless multi-tasking and optimum energy efficiency. With emerging trends driving the road to quad-core including multi-threaded applications, DirectX 10 and Microsoft Windows Vista, AMD believes the evolution of multi-core is an exciting technological advancement that will build on our success with enthusiasts, energy efficiency, as well as commercial clients, to immediately impact users as soon as those processors become available. At what frequencies and wattage will AMD Phenom quad-core processors be at launch? - Answer: On November 19, AMD will be releasing the AMD Phenom 9500 processor at 2.2GHz – 95W TDP and the 9600 processor at 2.3GHz – 95W TDP. Will AMD be introducing additional frequencies on the processor side in the near future? - Answer: In addition to the 2.2GHz and 2.3GHz AMD Phenom processors introduced on November 19, we plan to offer a 2.4GHz and 2.6GHz processor in Q1 2008 and AMD Phenom quad-core processors with expected frequencies up to 3GHz in the first half of 2008. How many transistors are used on the AMD Phenom quad-core processor? - Answer: The AMD Phenom quad-core processor uses 450 million transistors. Will AMD essentially be putting two AMD dual-core processors on a single die? - Answer: No. The AMD64 architecture was designed from the beginning for multiple cores on a single piece of silicon. For AMD desktop quad-core processors, we have added the additional two cores and L3 cache – other resources like the integrated memory controller and HyperTransport technology links remain on the die. This allows quad-core AMD processors to share a single package and offers an easy upgrade path. AMD Phenom processors are designed as true triple- and quad-core products based on award-winning AMD64 technology, as well as: - With a true quad-core design, cores communicate on the same piece of silicon, with Direct Connect Architecture and cache and core performance enhancements - AM2 and AM2+ package and socket compatibility - Fast access to more of the most accessed data - Larger data paths can mean improved speed in floating point calculations - Support for DD2-800 and planned support for DDR2-1066 pending JEDEC specification approval and release - New features enable better and more dynamic performance with increased efficiency How many threads can quad-core client processors handle at once? - Answer: Four. Each core can process one software thread at a time, which means up to four threads are being processed simultaneously. What client applications will benefit from quad-core processors? - Answer: Applications that run in multi-tasking and background productivity environments, such as running firewall and anti-virus software in the background and running a video in the foreground simultaneously, can experience enhanced performance with AMD's quad-core processors. Additionally, media-centric multi-threaded applications such as games, photo and video editing and audio mixing, as well as home theater integration with media center PCs, should benefit from AMD's quad-core processors. Do quad-core processors mean users get four times the performance? - Answer: AMD Phenom 9000 series processors can take advantage of multithreaded code used to develop more and more of today's demanding digital media, gaming and productivity applications to deliver faster performance, more realistic environments, and stunning high-fidelity visuals. Actual performance improvements are dependent on the applications that are being run. *AMD's product warranty does not cover damage caused by overclocking (Source: Intel) Related Items: | AMD Phenom Socket AM2+ CPU | | FAQ-Intel | FAQ-Logitech | FAQ-ViewSonic | FAQ-Kingston Memery | FAQ-Viking Memery | | FAQ-Western Digital | FAQ-Seagate | FAQ-Maxtor | FAQ-VIA | FAQ-3COM | | FAQ-ACER | FAQ-HP | FAQ-Creative | Go to Top | |
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