Processor Category

Intel is planning to launch its 45nm processors “Penryn” this coming January 2008, which consists of dual core “Wolfdale” processors and “Yorkfield” quad core processors. Prices are expected to increase somewhat compared to Intel’s previous roadmap, with the lowest priced dual core clocking in at around US$170, and the highest-priced quad core coming in at [...]

AMD Launches Quad-Core Phenom

In: Processor

Just like we heard, AMD has gone live with Phenom. With it, we’ve got an entire new platform, codenamed “Spider.” The Spider PC platform combines AMD Phenom quad-core processors, ATI Radeon HD 3800 series graphics, and AMD 7-series chipsets with CrossFireX and AMD OverDrive software for what AMD calls the “Ultimate visual Experience.” That’s the [...]

AMD To Launch Phenom On November 19th?

In: Info, Processor

AMD is apparently getting ready to launch its new Phenom processor on November 19th, according to DailyTech. The chipmaker’s media guide for the launch seems to have been leaked early, and it’s got some interesting info in it regarding the Phenom and the next-gen Radeon. We already knew most of the Phenom deets, but it [...]

With its coming high-end enthusiast and gaming platform, Skulltrail motherboard, Intel is going to launch a new desktop processor, the Core 2 Extreme QX9775 Quad-core. The Extreme QX9775 features 3.2GHz frequency, supports 1600MHz FSB (Front Side Bus), and uses the server-based socket 771. The new CPU is based on an Intel Xeon server processor and [...]