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Guide to AMD® Desktop Processors for Personal Computers
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Processor Micro-Architecture
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| AMD 64™ /K10.5 | Advanced Micro
Devices (AMD) K10.5 comprise the 45nm "Shanghai" families of server processors
and the 45nm "Stars" families of desktop processors.
K10.5 45nm processors include the Phenom II Xn and Athlon II Xn series
plus a low powered series for nettops and
three single core Sempron models. K10.5 is not an official designation of AMD. However, it is a convenient expression separating older technology processors from the new. Some models have already been discontinued. AMD has issued discontinuance notices for more models effective Q4 2011. |
| AMD 64™ /Bulldozer/Fusion | AMD Bulldozer/Fusion is new technology that AMD hopes to make inroads against Intel's quad-core Core i5 family. First desktop models are built on a 32nm process and may include AMD Graphics on-chip. |
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Hex-Core Processors
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Phenom
II X6 Socket AM3
The AMD Phenom II X6 six-core series is now available. The X6 T series feature Turbo Core for improved performance. All are excellent for gaming, video editing and image manipulation services. Except as noted, all models have 512KB L2 Cache per core plus 6MB shared L3 Cache for a total of 9MB on-die cache RAM. The second speed is turbo. |
Phenom II X6 45nm "Thuban" AM3 125W 1100T 3.30/3.70 GHz 9MB Black Edition 1090T 3.20/3.60 GHz 9MB Black Edition 1075T 3.00/3.50 GHz 9MB 1065T 2.90/3.40 GHz 9MB 1055T 2.80/3.30 GHz 9MB |
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Quad-Core Processors
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Phenom
II X4 Socket AM3/AM2+
The AMD Phenom II
X4 series are excellent processors for gaming, video editing and
image manipulation. Socket AM3 models are the newest
standard compatible
with DDR3 RAM as well as backward compatible with Socket AM2+
and DDR2 RAM. |
Phenom
II X4 45nm "Deneb" AM3 125W 980 3.70 GHz 8MB Black Edition 975 3.60 GHz 8MB Black Edition 970 3.50 GHz 8MB Black Edition 965 3.40 GHz 8MB Black Edition 955 3.20 GHz 8MB Black Edition Phenom II X4 45nm "Deneb" AM2+ 125W 940 3.0 GHz 8MB Black Edition 920 2.8 GHz 8MB The following models are designed for quieter environments such as a home theatre (HTPC). Phenom II X4 45nm "Deneb" AM3/AM2+ 65W 910e 2.6 GHz 8MB 905e 2.5 GHz 8MB |
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Athlon
II X4 Socket AM3
AMD Athlon II X4 processors are new lower mainstream quad-core models with 512KB L2 Cache per core and zero L3 Cache. They are very competitively priced setting a new standard for processor value. |
Athlon II X4 45nm "Propus" AM3 95W 645 3.1 GHz 2MB 640 3.0 GHz 2MB 630 2.8 GHz 2MB 605e 2.3 GHz 2MB 45W |
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AMD A-Series APUs
Socket FM1 AMD A Series is the Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) family from Advanced Micro Devices. This new line features a fine graphics core on-chip that is ideal for budget gaming. Frame rates for such a low cost APU are excellent. |
AMD A Series 32nm "Llano" FM1 A8-3850 2.9 GHz 4MB L2 100W A6-3650 2.6 GHz 4MB L2 100W A6-3500 2.4 GHz 4MB L2 65W |
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AMD Athlon
II X4
Socket FM1 This is a new "Llano" processor family lacking integrated graphics. More information will be forthcoming. |
Athlon II X4 32nm "Llano" FM1 631 2.6 GHz 4MB L2 100W |
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Tri-Core Processors
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Phenom
II X3 Socket AM3 This is an excellent triple-core version of the Phenom II series. Except as noted, all models have a total of 1.5 MB L2 Cache (512 KB/core) plus 6MB shared L3 Cache for a total of 7.5MB on-die RAM. |
Phenom
II X3 45nm "Heka" 95W except as noted 705e 2.5 GHz 7.5MB 65W |
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Athlon
II X3 Socket AM3 The Athlon II X3 has 1.5 MB L2 Cache (512 KB x 3) and zero L3 Cache. These are excellent processors for the money. |
Athlon II
X3 45nm "Rana" - 95W 450 3.2 GHz 445 3.1 GHz 435 2.9 GHz |
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Dual-Core Processors
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Phenom
II X2 Socket AM3 The Phenom II X2 is AMD's top-of-the-line dual-core processor. Except as noted, all Phenom II X2 models are manufactured with 45nm technology and have 512KB L2 Cache per core plus 6 MB shared L3 Cache. |
Phenom II X2 45nm "Callisto" 80W 560 3.3 GHz Black Edition 555 3.2 GHz Black Edition |
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AMD A-Series APUs
Socket FM1 AMD A Series is the Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) family from Advanced Micro Devices. This new line features a graphics core on-chip that is ideal for budget gaming. Frame rates for such a low cost APU are excellent. |
AMD A Series 32nm "Llano" FM1 A4-3400 2.7 GHz 1MB L2 65W A4-3300 2.5 GHz 1MB L2 65W |
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Athlon
II X2 Socket AM3 Except as noted, all Athlon II X2 models have 2 MB L2 Cache (1 MB x 2) and no L3 Cache. This basic dual core processor family performs well. Models with a "u" suffix are underclocked ultra energy-efficient models. |
Athlon II X2 45nm "Regor" 65W
except as noted 265 3.3 GHz 260 3.2 GHz 255 3.1 GHz 250 3.0 GHz 245 2.9 GHz 240 2.8 GHz 240e 2.8 GHz 45W 235e 2.7 GHz 45W 260u 1.7 GHz 25W OEM 250u 1.6 GHz 25W OEM 210e 2.6 GHz 1MB 45W OEM |
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Single-Core Processors
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Sempron Socket AM3,
AM2+
AMD's entry-level processor family based upon the K10.5 micro-architecture derived from the dual-core Athlon II. One core is disabled. This line is far superior to the Intel Celeron 400 series. |
Sempron 45nm "Sargas" 45W 150 2.9 GHz 1MB 145 2.8 GHz 1MB 140 2.7 GHz 1MB |
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Athlon II Socket AM3,
AM2+, 938-pin embedded, Socket S1 (638-pin embedded)
AMD's low-power CPU for small PCs, all-in-ones and netbooks derived from a dual core Athlon II with one core disabled and clocked at a very low speed. This line competes with the Intel Atom and Mobile Celeron series. Embedded models are sold only to OEMs and are already mounted to system boards. |
Athlon II 45nm "Sargas" 20W 170u 2.0 GHz 1MB 160u 1.8 GHz 1MB Athlon II 45nm "Champlain" 25W V140 2.3 GHz 512KB V120 2.2 GHz 512KB |
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09/28/2011
Primary market and production information sources include:
http://www.amd.com
http://www.dailytech.com
http://www.digitimes.com
http://www.hkepc.com