AMD 6 Core desktop CPU due for Q2 2010 release

Zardon · Oct 29, 2009, 12:43 PM

AMD are not sitting down and letting Intel have all the glory because we just heard today from some industry insiders that they are preparing to challenge Intel's Gulftown six core CPU with one of their own, codenamed THUBAN.

While this name sounds to me like a freedom fighter adorned in a white outfit and turban it follows along the lines of AMD's current naming convention which is based on star constellations.

The Cpu is a six core release with 6MB of cache based on the 45nm process and will support DDR3 1333 (possibly 1600 as well) and hopefully be compatible with current AM3 motherboards with a bios update.

Allan Campbell: Heaven Media

simonw · Oct 29, 2009, 01:48 PM

Nice, I didn't think AMD would have a 6-core desktop cpu out this soon, their products are normally up to 12 months behind Intel's. AM3 compatibility is a must IMHO, the last thing thing we need is another new motherboard socket.

IvanV · Oct 29, 2009, 02:11 PM

Well, they have been riding in the back seat lately, but they've also had quite a few firsts (64-bit architecture, integrated memory controller, HT bus, dual-core CPU). It's good to see them back on track.

Tipstaff · Oct 29, 2009, 02:23 PM

This is also the new expected release date for the Intel i9 CPU (6 core / 12 thread Gulftown). Should be fun.

clanman · Oct 29, 2009, 02:23 PM

It has been a good year for AMD/ATI really if you think about it. I hope their CPU's become truly competitive again - I loved my FX62 in the 'prime' AMD years.

Judas · Oct 29, 2009, 03:19 PM

dammit... i wanted to see sexcore cpu's out just before christmas....

dodobv · Oct 29, 2009, 03:23 PM

i doubt it. you`re too fast for AMD

Gastrian · Oct 29, 2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by clanman

It has been a good year for AMD/ATI really if you think about it. I hope their CPU's become truly competitive again - I loved my FX62 in the 'prime' AMD years.

I don't. At the moment AMD are a great option for buyers like me who can't afford to spend a couple of hundred quid on a CPU and while not being "truly" competetive with Intel processors I'm starting to see alot more AMD based PCs and laptops being sold in non-enthusiast channels such as supermarkets and toy stores.

Its the same mentality with the ATI cards and products like the Wii, be price competitive in the low-end to mainstream market and you'll be financially fine. nVidia has shown little support for these markets over the past few years and they had quite a few bad quarters.

Oct 29, 2009, 12:43 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,481 Rep Power: 162	AMD 6 Core desktop CPU due for Q2 2010 release AMD are not sitting down and letting Intel have all the glory because we just heard today from some industry insiders that they are preparing to challenge Intel's Gulftown six core CPU with one of their own, codenamed THUBAN. While this name sounds to me like a freedom fighter adorned in a white outfit and turban it follows along the lines of AMD's current naming convention which is based on star constellations. The Cpu is a six core release with 6MB of cache based on the 45nm process and will support DDR3 1333 (possibly 1600 as well) and hopefully be compatible with current AM3 motherboards with a bios update. Allan Campbell: Heaven Media

Oct 29, 2009, 01:48 PM	#2
simonw HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 128 Rep Power: 13 System Specs	Re: AMD 6 Core desktop CPU due for Q2 2010 release Nice, I didn't think AMD would have a 6-core desktop cpu out this soon, their products are normally up to 12 months behind Intel's. AM3 compatibility is a must IMHO, the last thing thing we need is another new motherboard socket.

Oct 29, 2009, 02:11 PM	#3
IvanV HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,528 Rep Power: 102 System Specs	Re: AMD 6 Core desktop CPU due for Q2 2010 release Well, they have been riding in the back seat lately, but they've also had quite a few firsts (64-bit architecture, integrated memory controller, HT bus, dual-core CPU). It's good to see them back on track. __________________ Feed the porkers and don't touch the buttons!

Oct 29, 2009, 02:23 PM	#4
Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Toronto Posts: 5,610 Rep Power: 113 System Specs	Re: AMD 6 Core desktop CPU due for Q2 2010 release This is also the new expected release date for the Intel i9 CPU (6 core / 12 thread Gulftown). Should be fun. __________________ >><<

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clanman DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 152 Rep Power: 20	Re: AMD 6 Core desktop CPU due for Q2 2010 release It has been a good year for AMD/ATI really if you think about it. I hope their CPU's become truly competitive again - I loved my FX62 in the 'prime' AMD years.

Oct 29, 2009, 03:23 PM	#7
dodobv HH HH HH :) Join Date: May 2008 Location: ROM Posts: 515 Rep Power: 19	Re: AMD 6 Core desktop CPU due for Q2 2010 release i doubt it. you`re too fast for AMD

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