Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) aims to strengthen its position in the entry-level processor market by introducing a 32-bit CPU, codenamed Athlon XP Paris, in the third quarter of this year, according to sources at Taiwanese motherboard makers.

The 754-pin Paris will be targeted for the desktop and will be fully based on the K8 micro-architecture, with 256KB of L2 cache, but will not support AMD64, i.e. x86-64 technology, said the sources.

With the introduction of the Athlon XP Paris, AMD’s existing Athlon XP Socket A/462 processors will be gradually phased out, the sources said.

The Athlon XP Paris is also pin-to-pin compatible with the Athlon 64 processor, so local motherboard makers can use the same chipsets and/or boards to support both the high-end 64-bit processors and the entry-level 32-bit processors, said the sources.

News source: digitimes.com

pulled, rude comments, shit story. Not worth the hassle.


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(5 replies) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #1 Posted by NeoSoft on 28 Apr 2004 - 13:58
Why would they introduce a 32-bit processor when their 64-bit is doing so well? I think they should forget 32-bit and keeping pushing us into the 64-bit world!
Quote this comment #1.1 Posted by meamog on 28 Apr 2004 - 14:03
Well, it will be cheaper... 64 bit cpu's are still rather pricey compared to a "entry-level" cpu. In this case, I think it's a great idea - users can get this processor and upgrade to a A64 later.
Quote this comment #1.2 Posted by NeoSoft on 28 Apr 2004 - 14:06
Not much cheaper though! It won't take long for AMD to lower the 64-bit prices; plus, depending on where you buy the processor, you can get really good prices. (www.mwave.com)
Quote this comment #1.3 Posted by markjensen on 28 Apr 2004 - 14:13
Since this new 32-bit chip uses the same exact pinout as their 64-bit line, I think that this is a way for them to commonize and reduce costs, while supporting the two different archectures simultaneously.

The same 64-bit motherboard can be used with a 32-bit chip, which will allow home users to buy the cheaper 32-bit, and upgrade 64 when prices come down.

Maybe not a huge market, but with the volumes of CPUs they they make and sell, any excesses you can eliminate will impact the bottom line.
Quote this comment #1.4 Posted by Soleen on 28 Apr 2004 - 19:55
If it was 64bit processer they would not call it paris, it would be something like New York
Quote this comment #1.5 Posted by HappyCar on 28 Apr 2004 - 23:22
LOL, yes because paris is hardc0re
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #2 Posted by lexor on 28 Apr 2004 - 14:12
why 754? why not 939? by the time they get it to market 754 will be in the process of being phased out, why introduce something new for it?
(1 reply) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #3 Posted by Grappa on 28 Apr 2004 - 14:13
I'm missing the point of this processor...
Quote this comment #3.1 Posted by NeoSoft on 28 Apr 2004 - 14:16
That's point exactly! There is no point for AMD to make 32-bit processors ever again. They made it through the 64-bit wall and there should be no looking back
(2 replies) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #4 Posted by slapnuts_ox on 28 Apr 2004 - 14:23
I think AMD is looking at it this way. They haven't had that great of a yeilds till more recently and there is probably a lot of chips that should have been A64 3200+ or 3000+ chips and have a good chunk of their cache bad. Rather than just toss out these expensive chips, and given that they are still financially not well to do yet, they are just remarketing these with only 256K of the L2 cache enabled and they also just modified these chips so the 64bit portion is disabled thus making them able to be sold for cheep, get people to move to the socket 754 platform and phase out socket A. Its not a bad idea.....though I wish that they would have left the 64bit enabled, however if it was enabled it would cause many people to just buy one of these and not spend the extra cash to get an Athlon 64. There is my 2 cents.
Quote this comment #4.1 Posted by Bud on 28 Apr 2004 - 15:05
Isnt this similar to what they did with the Barton core to make the Thorton?
Quote this comment #4.2 Posted by Darkness2k on 29 Apr 2004 - 21:38
Would it be possible then to unlock the additional cache and 64bit instruction set?
(6 replies) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #5 Posted by betasp on 28 Apr 2004 - 15:19
Most people and businesses don't need 64bit computing power yet, so this will be a way for them to save money. Besides, its named Paris as in France, so I bet it runs real fast.

Last edited by 36080 on 28 Apr 2004 - 16:46
Quote this comment #5.1 Posted by rbet on 28 Apr 2004 - 15:30
wow.
Quote this comment #5.2 Posted by mufdvr3669 on 28 Apr 2004 - 15:56
Quote this comment #5.3 Posted by tmaxxtigger on 28 Apr 2004 - 16:21
You win funniest post of the day award, thanks for the laugh!
Quote this comment #5.4 Posted by Neobond on 28 Apr 2004 - 16:43
I shouldn't laugh. I know but sorry your choice of words is greatly amusing
Quote this comment #5.5 Posted by Mav Phoenix on 28 Apr 2004 - 16:44
LOL
Quote this comment #5.6 Posted by Surr3al on 28 Apr 2004 - 17:01
HAHAHAHA! Great post!
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #6 Posted by Surr3al on 28 Apr 2004 - 17:03
So, ummm maybe these processors can be used in e-machines? Where 64-bit processing is not needed? This could possibly be the duron of the 64 bit era?

However... they should just make a 64 bit duron equivalent, rather than step down to 32. Whatever, I don't get it either. Bad move AMD, the market is beginning to step away from 32-bit and now you are going to release a new 32 bit processor? Doesn't sound like this will be a very money making venture.
(1 reply) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #7 Posted by mitodna on 28 Apr 2004 - 18:27
Yeah, i would like to see a Duron 64 with 256KB L2 Cache, speed at 1.4~1.8
Quote this comment #7.1 Posted by NinjaOfLove on 28 Apr 2004 - 20:54
I remember reading about plans for a Duron 64 awhile back. That interested me quite a bit. I'm poor.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #8 Posted by hardgiant on 28 Apr 2004 - 21:55
Dumbest Idea Evar


They should slowly faze out Athlon XP and get EVERYONE on Athlon 64's with 256, 512 or 1 meg of L2 cache at different price points.

Focus on the Athlon 64..............................................!!!!!!!!
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #9 Posted by Dwarden on 29 Apr 2004 - 08:43
so sad, especially when all qualite socket A mobos supports 4000+ and higher ... and i'm quite sure that CPUs will be good sellers ...
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #10 Posted by Radium on 29 Apr 2004 - 10:37
This CPU have been on their roadmap for a very long period of time... they follow their roadmaps.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #11 Posted by redvamp128 on 01 May 2004 - 01:39
I think the people are correct- This is a way for people to buy 64-bit boards and save money on the processors until they come down in price. Should be interesting though- to see if they add more than what is now in thier XP Athalon Or MP chips.
Possibly it may like people say be a 64bit processor but with less 64 support.
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