AMD debuts Athlon II X2 250 and AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition processors
AMD has announced AMD Athlon II X2 250 and AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition processors
. These processors claim to deliver exceptional performance, efficiency and value for money
AMD Athlon II processor delivers new native dual-core architecture, efficient 45nm technology and 3 GHz performance at an affordable price
AMD Phenom II X2 Black Edition processor combines value and unlocked potential for gamers and tuners on a budget
COMPUTEX 2009 (TAIPEI, Taiwan) - June 2, 2009 - Bringing its acclaimed 45nm technology to new high-volume processor designs, AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced two new dual-core desktop processors. Building on 10 years of AMD Athlon processor innovation, the new 45nm AMD Athlon II X2 250 processor gives mainstream consumers exceptional performance, efficiency and value. For enthusiasts and overclockers, AMD also announces the AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition processor, the first ever dual-core AMD Phenom II CPU.* With this latest addition to the AMD Phenom II processor family, users can now experience the power of AMD platform technology, codenamed "Dragon," with dual-, triple- and quad-core configurations.
This is native dual-core CPU, without L3 cache, very much alike Athlon 64 X2. Athlon II X2 250 has 2x1MB L2 cache where each core has its own 1MB of L2 cache. This architecture was used on older 90nm K8 X2 CPUs, based on Windsor F2, F3 and Toledo cores. Lack of L3 cache on Athlon II is compensated by larger low latency L2 cache. This combination has proved itself as good combination for gaming platforms. Regor is made in advanced 45nm manufacturing process and it wasn't manufactured by cutting defecting Daneb cores. This means lower electron "leakage", lower thermal dissipation and smaller core surface. Initial frequency is set high at 3GHz, while thermal dissipation is set at 65W. As far as speed and efficiency goes, this core doesn't fall far behind Callisto core that has 2x512MB of L2 cache and 6MB of L3 cache. If compared clock-per-clock with older Kuma X2 65nm K10 core is provides similar or even better results, but as contrast to Kuma, has lower thermal dissipation levels and better overclock potentials.
AMD Athlon II 250 can easily be as good, or even better, as Core 2 Duo CPUs with 2MB of L2 cache on default clocks and when overclocked, which wasn't the case before in this price range.
AMD Athlon II X2 Processor Details
The AMD Athlon II X2 250 performs exceptionally well when combined with AMD chipsets and integrated graphics solutions to create an all-AMD platform. Platforms featuring all-AMD technology can deliver up to twice the graphics performance of those with Intel integrated graphics.
Windows 7 is optimized for multi-core processors like AMD Athlon II processors to give consumers an amazingly fast, simple and engaging PC experience.** For example, Windows 7 is tuned to make the most of the these new processors' power management features, such as AMD PowerNow! 3.0 technology. AMD power management technologies, in combination with Windows 7, can help OEMs and partners to build exceptionally green, cool and quiet PCs.
Based on AMD's acclaimed 45nm process technology, the AMD Athlon II dual-core processor has a TDP of 65W and can slash power consumption by up to 50 percent when doing basic tasks, up to 40 percent when running heavy workloads and up to 50 percent when at idle.
AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition Details
AMD Black Edition processors, like the AMD Phenom II X2 550, help users to take control and unleash the maximum potential of Dragon platform technology's unprecedented performance tuning capabilities.* The same massive headroom that set world records in recent months is at users' finger tips, offering impressive performance at a price the competition can't beat.
Users can also maximize their overclocking experience by utilizing the new features and capabilities of AMD OverDrive 3.0, designed to enable quick and effective tuning of their PC experience for optimal performance.*
With dual-, triple- or quad-core processors, AMD provides platform level solutions at multiple price points, each of which exceeds expectations for virtually any user.
AMD debuts Athlon II X2 250 and AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition processors
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