Athlon 64 4800 x2

[rvbfan]

So would that be the rough equivalent of Intel's Hyperthreading technology? ^

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No, we are talking 2 cpu's on one die.

Hyperthreading only emulates 2 cpu's.

[Hypoxiaicon]

It's two cores instead of a single core. It works like dual cpu machine but without the expensive motherboard.

Dual core 'can' increase performance by 50-80% on applications that are multithreaded. Some apps will show no improvements until they are rewritten, which I bet will also happen.

The Operating System will be smother and won't freeze up when trying to do two intense things at once. Play a game and scan for viruses it will tear through without freezing up.

Two cores are better then one.  :)

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Not really, due the HD Speed...

But yeh, CPU Intensive tasks will be a breeze! :D

[ev0|]

i have two cpu's you have only ONE ! that's what it comes down to.

Dont' fight it....

[shihchiun]

So would that be the rough equivalent of Intel's Hyperthreading technology? ^

No, hyperthreading emulates two processors while only having the resources of one. Dual core gives you two real cores in one chip. That's twice the power.

[Saadu]

So is the socket confirmed?

*Prays its 939*

[stezo2k]

So is the socket confirmed?

*Prays its 939*

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I've heard it's a totally different socket myself, socket 1207

I hope they release s939 versions though because i don't fancy upgrading my motherboard

[er0n]

I think I read earlier it's going to be socket m2!?

I'm probably wrong though.

[Richardo]

The Opteron x2 cores are still 940's, so I don't see why the Athlon64 x2 core wouldn't be 939.

[Andrew Lyle Global Moderator]

ohhhhh baby! AMD64 4800+ x2 :hump: :jump: :jump: :D :D

[jerry]

So is the socket confirmed?

*Prays its 939*

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I've heard it's a totally different socket myself, socket 1207

I hope they release s939 versions though because i don't fancy upgrading my motherboard

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I think I read earlier it's going to be socket m2!?

I'm probably wrong though.

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It will be Socket 939, dont worry ;)

[Radium]

One core, with dual channel DDR = 939

Two cores, with dual channel DDR = 939

One core with dual channel DDR2 = 1207

Two cores with dual channel DDR2 = 1207

[Boeing 787]

One core, with dual channel DDR = 939

Two cores, with dual channel DDR = 939

One core with dual channel DDR2 = 1207

Two cores with dual channel DDR2 = 1207

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Socket 1207 will be strictly dual core and dual channel DDR2.

No more single core products after 939.

[Mikeparkie]

Looks like im going to be spending ?'s this year then lol all good fun

[Radium]

Socket 1207 will be strictly dual core and dual channel DDR2.

No more single core products after 939.

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ah, OK. :cool:

[Joseph B]

My... Lord... The thought of 4800+x2... Makes me want to cream all over my keyboard...

:pinch:

[Powerless]

My... Lord... The thought of 4800+x2... Makes me want to cream all over my keyboard...

:pinch:

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:x

[Boeing 787]

So is the socket confirmed?

*Prays its 939*

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Yes it's socket 939, most 939 motherboards will require a simple BIOS upgrade.

:)

[Robbie Khan Reviews]

naa, my 2400+ "pwns" them silly.

[Tuffgong4]

the motherboards though will have to handle the specifications of the dual cpus, like thermal and power requirements. which most will but some may not be able to handle it. Have to checfk the motherboard first before you go and buy your dual core.

Dual core does sound awesome but like some people have posted before there will be a lot of cases that the dual cores just won't see any performance increase for a while.

Even AMD have said the fastest processor for the next while will be single core cpus.

unless you do stuff that needs the dual cores you really won't see a benefit to it.

I will get one cause support will follow from the software vendors but not til that happens.

ALSO

intel dual core cpus with hyperthreading will act like 4 cpus, two real two virtual. Just like single core intel processors have 1 real and 1 virtual processor right now.

So fun and cool things are happening

[Boeing 787]

the motherboards though will have to handle the specifications of the dual cpus, like thermal and power requirements.  which most will but some may not be able to handle it.  Have to checfk the motherboard first before you go and buy your dual core. 

Dual core does sound awesome but like some people have posted before there will be a lot of cases that the dual cores just won't see any performance increase for a while. 

Even AMD have said the fastest processor for the next while will be single core cpus.

unless you do stuff that needs the dual cores you really won't see a benefit to it.

I will get one cause support will follow from the software vendors but not til that happens.

ALSO

intel dual core cpus with hyperthreading will act like 4 cpus, two real two virtual.  Just like single core intel processors have 1 real and 1 virtual processor right now.

So fun and cool things are happening

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Pentium D won't have hyperthreading only the EE version which means it will be a more even fight since it will be dual core versus dual core.

Besides hyperthreading won't add much once you get two real cores.

[hagjohn]

prices?

[DigitalN.]

DAMN. dual up dual core Xeons with Hyperthreading....

8 FARGIN CPUS!!!!

POWAR!!!!!

[Sensayshun]

Bios will have to have a whole new load of options for overclocking surely?

And I reckon overclocking would get alot more complex.