AMD launches new Phenom II processors: Take that, Intel

AMD launches new Phenom II processors: Take that, Intel

Intel hasn’t yet responded to the last salvo Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) sent its way, but AMD is already back to take another whack at the world’s biggest chip maker.

Advanced Micro Devices added new Phenom II desktop models on Monday, including triple-core processors, as it tries to outdo Intel desktop price-performance.

A month after it launched its last round of consumer desktop microprocessors, AMD is launching five new microprocessors for consumer desktop computers.

The Phenom II "Dragon" line of desktop processors uses AMD's new 45-nanometer technology and comprises both quad-core (X4) and triple-core (X3) parts.

The triple-core Phenom II X3 720 Black Edition processor is priced at $145, which AMD compares to Intel's Core 2 Duo (dual-core) E8400 processor, priced at $163. The quad-core X4 810 processor (2.6GHz) is priced at $175 versus the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 processor (2.33GHz), priced at $163.

The new chips mean that AMD is hitting its stride with the 45-nm process as the technology spreads throughout the Sunnyvale, Calif.-based company’s mainstream product line. The prior chips launched in January consumed a lot of power — 125 watts — and had a lot of performance. But the new ones consume less power at 95 watts and are still pretty fast.

Models include:

* AMD Phenom II X4 910 - (2.6GHz)
* AMD Phenom II X4 810 - (2.6GHz)
* AMD Phenom II X4 805 - (2.5GHz)
* AMD Phenom II X3 720 Black Edition - (2.8GHz)
* AMD Phenom II X3 710 - (2.6GHz)

The processors are available immediately, AMD said

Source: venturebeat.com