{"id":227619,"date":"2010-01-25T11:44:25","date_gmt":"2010-01-25T16:44:25","guid":{"rendered":"Gizmodo-5456398"},"modified":"2010-01-25T11:44:25","modified_gmt":"2010-01-25T16:44:25","slug":"amds-fastest-dual-core-processor-is-99-amd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/227619","title":{"rendered":"AMD’s Fastest Dual Core Processor is $99 [Amd]"},"content":{"rendered":"

AMD’s making a strong budget play today, releasing its 3.2GHz Phenom II dual core desktop processor<\/a> for under $100. It comes as part of a broader release that also includes the Phenom II<\/a> X4 910e, clocked at 2.6GHz but energy friendly at 65W, as well as three new Athlon II processors that range from 65W-95W and $74-$119. <\/p>\n

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AMD Introduces Sub-$100 AMD Phenom\u2122 II Processor, and AMD Athlon\u2122 II Processors, for Mainstream Desktop Computing Market<\/p>\n

New AMD Phenom\u2122 II processors and AMD Athlon\u2122 II processors deliver advanced computing per dollar for multiple desktop product form factors<\/p>\n

SUNNYVALE, Calif. -1\/25\/2010
\nWhat:
\nAMD (NYSE:AMD) today expanded its AMD Phenom\u2122 II and AMD Athlon\u2122 II processor families for desktop with several new processors designed to give mainstream consumers advanced performance capabilities from their desktop PCs at increasingly attractive price points. As desktop PCs continue trending toward smaller form factors, AMD remains committed to maximizing the user experience by bringing platform technology integration, efficiency and performance benefits to consumers. Examples of the new processor offerings from AMD include:<\/p>\n

The new AMD Phenom\u2122 II X2 555 Black Edition processor, AMD’s fastest dual-core desktop processor to date at 3.2 GHz, is an ideal choice for the budget-conscious consumer’s Microsoft\u00ae Windows\u00ae 7 system platform at an affordable $99 Suggested System Builder Price (SSBP).1
\nThe new AMD Athlon\u2122 II X4 635 processor is designed to provide exceptional quad-core performance to handle the demands of multitasking and multi-threaded applications.
\nWhy:
\nContinuing its commitment to providing high performance at affordable prices, AMD meets the computing needs of mainstream consumers with these new processors – from gamers to social media devotees. This variety and value enables OEMs and system builders to develop compelling PC solutions optimized for Windows 7.<\/p>\n

Who:
\nThe new additions to the AMD Phenom\u2122 II and AMD Athlon\u2122 II processor lines are great choices for consumers interested in HD entertainment,2 casual gaming, digital file editing and social-media networking.<\/p>\n

Benefits:
\nWhen combined with the latest generation of ATI Radeon\u2122 5800 Series graphics cards and AMD 7-series chipsets, these new AMD Phenom II and AMD Athlon II processors can provide consumers with optimal user experience and capabilities such as:<\/p>\n

Brilliant HD entertainment experience2
\nSupport for DirectX\u00ae 11 gaming feature
\nExceptional energy efficiency with dynamic power management
\nSocket AM3 compatibility for flexibility and compatibility with motherboards based on the upcoming AMD 800-series chipset
\nAdvanced multitasking performance
\nOptimized for Windows 71 and the latest sleek desktop designs
\nPricing:
\nCPU Name\t TDP\t Frequency\t 1ku Price
\nAMD Athlon\u2122 II X2 255\t 65 W\t 3.1 GHz\t $74
\nAMD Athlon\u2122 II X3 440\t 95 W\t 3.0 GHz\t $84
\nAMD Athlon\u2122 II X4 635\t 95 W\t 2.9 GHz\t $119
\nAMD Phenom\u2122 II X2 555\t 80 W\t 3.2 GHz\t $99
\nAMD Phenom\u2122 II X4 910e\t 65 W\t 2.6 GHz\t $169<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n



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AMD’s making a strong budget play today, releasing its 3.2GHz Phenom II dual core desktop processor for under $100. It comes as part of a broader release that also includes the Phenom II X4 910e, clocked at 2.6GHz but energy friendly at 65W, as well as three new Athlon II processors that range from 65W-95W […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-227619","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/227619","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=227619"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/227619\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=227619"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=227619"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=227619"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}