Pre-CES Taiwan 2006, Day 1 @ AnandTech

Vikingod · Dec 7, 2006, 07:40 PM

Source: AnandTech
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As 2006 draws to a close, we can look back at what has arguably been one of the most exciting years in recent history for the computing enthusiast. AMD and Intel both launched new processor platforms, for the desktop as well as the server/workstation markets. After leading in the desktop performance arena for three years, AMD's K8 architecture has finally been surpassed by Intel. Not only did Intel regain the desktop performance crown (the jury is still out on who truly leads in the server/workstation markets), but they also managed to launch the world's first quad core desktop CPU package. AMD has countered with the recent launch of their Quad FX platform. Perhaps more important than improved processor performance, however, is the vigorous price war that has been waged in the latter half of the year, with high-performance dual core CPUs fully entering the mainstream market.

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Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Pre-CES Taiwan 2006, Day 1 @ AnandTech Source: AnandTech __________ As 2006 draws to a close, we can look back at what has arguably been one of the most exciting years in recent history for the computing enthusiast. AMD and Intel both launched new processor platforms, for the desktop as well as the server/workstation markets. After leading in the desktop performance arena for three years, AMD's K8 architecture has finally been surpassed by Intel. Not only did Intel regain the desktop performance crown (the jury is still out on who truly leads in the server/workstation markets), but they also managed to launch the world's first quad core desktop CPU package. AMD has countered with the recent launch of their Quad FX platform. Perhaps more important than improved processor performance, however, is the vigorous price war that has been waged in the latter half of the year, with high-performance dual core CPUs fully entering the mainstream market.