AMD to launch new high-end desktop processor

AMD to launch new high-end desktop processor

Daniel Fleshbourne on 24 July 2007 - 12:55 · 11 comments & 4876 views

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AMD is preparing to launch a new high-end desktop processor, the Athlon 64 X2 6400+, which will be the last processor in the Athlon 64 X2 family, according to sources at motherboard makers. Currently, AMD's highest-end desktop processor is the Athlon 64 X2 6000+, however with its performance unable to match Intel's upcoming Core 2 Duo E6850, AMD plans to launch the new 6400+ to cover up the gap in the market, noted the sources.

The 6400+ will have a core frequency of 3.2GHz and 2MB L2 cache, noted the sources. Pricing will range between US$220-248, they added. AMD has already sent processor samples to motherboard makers in order to allow them to update their BIOSes. The processor is predicted to ship shortly, added the sources.

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#1 Shof on 24 Jul 2007 - 13:03

Whoa, finally a dual core 3.2ghz with a big l2 cache

(1 reply) #2 Croquant on 24 Jul 2007 - 13:05

We'll just see if it outperforms the E6850. Show me the benchmarks!

#2.1 nekrosoft13 on 25 Jul 2007 - 02:08

HAHA!!

2.4ghz C2D beats a 3.0ghz AMD, 6400+ has no chance against E6850

#3 Chicane-UK on 24 Jul 2007 - 15:43

Nice. Prices aren't too heavy either!

How does the X2 6000+ compare with Intels offerings? I know that, generally the Core2Duo has the X2 pegged clock for clock but just interested to know peoples experiences. I just upgraded to a 3800+ X2 and liking it so far but with the 6000+ being so cheap, i'd be tempted to spring for one of those sooner rather than later!

#4 lnxpro on 24 Jul 2007 - 19:06

I am not familiar with Intel performance as i've been building desktop PCs with AMD processors for over 8 years now. But i have the 6000+ processor with 4 GB DDR2 dual channel ram and dual SLI 7800 GT video cards and this machine flies. Picked up the 6000+ a few months ago at fry's electronics as an awesome deal with a crappy montherboard which i threw away, but got it for $159. and at that time the CPU itself was $249. so $100 cheaper.

the 6400+ doesn;t seem too expensive and has a hefty L2 cache. Can;t wait to get that.

(2 replies) #5 phiberoptik on 24 Jul 2007 - 20:22

Charts to compare the 6000+ to the Core2 6850 as requested Chicane-UK

Prey - http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu_2007.htm...2&chart=425

WinRAR- http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu_2007.htm...2&chart=434

HDTV Playback - http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu_2007.htm...2&chart=441

Cinema 4D - http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu_2007.htm...2&chart=436

3d Studio - http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu_2007.htm...2&chart=435

Just picked 5 random tests, and they all show the Intel chip beats the AMD by 20-30 seconds or 20-30 FPS, which ever is applicable to the test.

#5.1 Chicane-UK on 24 Jul 2007 - 20:36

I think the 6400+ will be a fairer comparison given the price difference, and significant L2 cache advantage the 6850 has over the 6000+

I guess Intel chips are faster performers looking at figures like that.. but then they do come in quite significantly more expensive than the AMD chips.

#5.2 Croquant on 24 Jul 2007 - 22:52

All the new C2Ds have 4MB L2 on them, not the 2MB that the X2s have.

#6 usman767 on 25 Jul 2007 - 09:47

There is no competition for C2Duos at the moment. AMD's old architecture can't cope with the intel's at the moment. Hope Phenom will be good or i see AMD going down the drain. Too bad, competition is wat keeps us customers happy...

#7 randomnut on 25 Jul 2007 - 11:27

Nice one, I was planning on upgrading from the 5000 to the 6000 but I think i'll wait for this.

#8 Glen on 26 Jul 2007 - 00:50

This sounds like it will be a nice boost in performance over the 4200+ X2 I currently have. Unfortunately, I'd probably have to replace the PSU in my off-the-shelf HP system to sufficiently power this puppy and the additional heat might be an issue as well.

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