Transition to Next-Gen Micro-Architecture Not to Be Fast for AMD

Vikingod · Dec 27, 2006, 01:53 PM

Source: X-bit labs
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Conversion to new central processor micro-architecture will be slow for Advanced Micro Devices, media reports citing the latest roadmap of the company. Slow transition may mean that it will take some before AMD manages to grab the performance lead from Intel Corp. in mainstream market segments.

AMD is projected to introduce new family of desktop microprocessors which are code-named after stars and use the new code-named K8L micro-architecture will be introduced in the third quarter of 2007, according to a recent roadmap of the chipmaker. Those chips are made using 65nm process technology and the family is set to include both dual-core and quad-core microprocessors, though, it is uncertain whether K8L lineup includes single-core central processing units (CPUs) too. It is believed that micro-architectural enhancements of the K8L will allow AMD to more successfully compete against Intel Core 2 family of chips.

Dec 27, 2006, 01:53 PM	#1
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	Transition to Next-Gen Micro-Architecture Not to Be Fast for AMD Source: X-bit labs __________ Conversion to new central processor micro-architecture will be slow for Advanced Micro Devices, media reports citing the latest roadmap of the company. Slow transition may mean that it will take some before AMD manages to grab the performance lead from Intel Corp. in mainstream market segments. AMD is projected to introduce new family of desktop microprocessors which are code-named after stars and use the new code-named K8L micro-architecture will be introduced in the third quarter of 2007, according to a recent roadmap of the chipmaker. Those chips are made using 65nm process technology and the family is set to include both dual-core and quad-core microprocessors, though, it is uncertain whether K8L lineup includes single-core central processing units (CPUs) too. It is believed that micro-architectural enhancements of the K8L will allow AMD to more successfully compete against Intel Core 2 family of chips.