CPU & Chipset Section
|
|
|
|
cpuchipsets
Want to understand why Intel went with such a small L2 cache on Nehalem? We sat down with Nehalem's chief architect and got a much better understanding of the world's fastest microprocessor. We also uncover the on-chip PCIe controller in the mainstream Nehalem derivatives due out in 2009 and talk about its 32nm successors in 2009/2010.
November 19, 2008, 32 comments
cpuchipsets
The 45nm Phenom is called the Phenom II, 8 and 12-core server parts are coming in 2011 and the first CPU/GPU fusion parts will also appear around then - all at 32nm. AMD opened up a bit and shared some details today at its Financial Analyst Day alongside its Shanghai launch.
November 13, 2008, 42 comments
cpuchipsets
Nehalem can be much more power efficient than Penryn and it can overclock quite well. What follows are some of the side quests that we didn't get to complete for this week's launch of Intel's Core i7.
November 7, 2008, 23 comments
cpuchipsets
It's called the Core i7, but we knew it as Nehalem. We go through the entire micro-architecture and explain the new developments from IDF.
November 3, 2008, 36 comments
cpuchipsets
Intel reinvented itself with Conroe two years ago, could the sequel possibly live up to expectations? Later this month Intel's Core i7 processors will be shipping and you'll find that they'll offer anywhere between 0 - 40% better performance compared to Penryn. An unexpected side effect? The i7 is Intel's most energy efficient Core microprocessor yet.
November 3, 2008, 73 comments
cpuchipsets
In the most dire of cash crunches, AMD has confirmed the rumors and parted ways with its fabrication arm. What does this mean for AMD and its new spin off?
October 7, 2008, 39 comments
cpuchipsets
The beta version of the AMD Fusion for Gaming utility has been released. It overclocks both CPU and GPU and only runs on AMD hardware. But its that little something extra that makes this utility really speciall...
September 18, 2008, 39 comments
cpuchipsets
We provide an overview of the new 790GX chipset while we complete our benchmark testing.
August 6, 2008, 42 comments
cpuchipsets
Intel revealed a bit about its upcoming embedded and SoC plans. Aside from Larrabee, these are brand new areas for Intel's x86 architectures. Intel has 15 chip designs in the works and is using similar rhetoric to what we heard when the first dual-core chips were in production. Does this mean that Intel embedded and SoC designs will be as pervasive in a few years as dual and quad core CPUs are today?
July 24, 2008, 14 comments
cpuchipsets
Rumor has it that AMD's new South Bridge will allow Phenom processors to clock higher. Believe it or not, it works. We try and figure out why, and by how much.
July 23, 2008, 51 comments
cpuchipsets
AMD is introducing three new quad-core Phenom processors today: a 2.6GHz 9950 Black Edition, a 2.0GHz 9350e and a 1.8GHz 9150e. AMD has also dropped its prices, making the Phenom competitive with mainstream Intel CPUs while also obsoleting two of the CPUs it just introduced today. We also finally discovered the source of some strange behavior with our Phenom test beds.
July 1, 2008, 37 comments
cpuchipsets
Two years ago we previewed Intel's Conroe core and to our surprise it blew away its closest competitor by 20 - 30% easily. Today, Intel is without competition at the high end but that hasn't stopped it from topping its performance by 20 - 50% with its brand new architecture. Intel's Nehalem processor is due out at the end of this year but we previewed its performance today and were very impressed; if you thought Penryn was fast, just wait until you see Nehalem.
June 5, 2008, 110 comments
cpuchipsets
With the release of their X48 Express performance chipset just a few short months back, many are asking why Intel is releasing another round of new chipsets so soon. We've got our ideas behind what's pushing them out the door so quickly and once we explain why you make look at the Intel P45 Express chipset in a whole new light.
June 5, 2008, 15 comments
cpuchipsets
There's been one successful platform logo in recent history: Centrino. Today AMD announces its own logo program but for mainstream gaming PCs. The program is called AMD GAME! and it looks like it just may have the right ingredients to be more than just another sticker on the front of a PC.
May 19, 2008, 58 comments
cpuchipsets
We provide our first look at NVIDIA’s latest chipset that provides integrated graphics functionality free, well almost; you do need to buy the motherboard.
May 6, 2008, 39 comments
cpuchipsets
AMD is introducing the first triple-core x86 processors as a part of its quick and dirty strategy to remain competitive with Intel's dual-core CPUs. Despite having more cores than the competition at the same price point, AMD's clock speeds aren't high enough to make the Phenom X3 a serious threat to Intel. The real threat these days actually comes from ATI...
April 23, 2008, 45 comments
| more articles |  |
Click Now for Great Deals on FUJITSU Products!
Limited Time Offer on Lifebook Notebooks, Tablet PCs, and Ultra-Mobile PCs!
Limited Time Offer on Lifebook Notebooks, Tablet PCs, and Ultra-Mobile PCs!
Get Special Offers on LENOVO Mobility Solutions!
TopSeller Desktops, affordable Notebooks, and much more while supplies last!
TopSeller Desktops, affordable Notebooks, and much more while supplies last!
Get Special Rebates on SONY Mobility Solutions!
Synnex Resellers - Take advantage of Special Offers on a variety of Notebook series from Sony today!
Synnex Resellers - Take advantage of Special Offers on a variety of Notebook series from Sony today!
Visit Dell™ Small and Medium Business Online Store
One Stop to Buy All Your Business IT Solutions. Browse Through Dell's Best Deals Online Now!
One Stop to Buy All Your Business IT Solutions. Browse Through Dell's Best Deals Online Now!
We Need Your Expertise
Join The MyView Research Panel & Take Surveys Matched To You.
Join The MyView Research Panel & Take Surveys Matched To You.
Latest news by
December 4, 2008
December 1, 2008
November 26, 2008
November 24, 2008
November 19, 2008
November 18, 2008
November 17, 2008
November 13, 2008
November 7, 2008
November 6, 2008
November 4, 2008
November 3, 2008
October 27, 2008
AnandTech Blogs
Click Here for Advertising Information