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Energy Efficient CPUs Ahoy! Phenom X4 9350e & 9150e Tested
AMD has achieved a small milestone of being first to offer 65W TDP quad-core processors with their new Phenom X4 9350e and 9150e processors. However their low clock speeds could be trouble against Intel's fast dual-core offerings. Can AMD's new Phenom X4 still hold its ground? We give you the lowdown.
AMD - Loaded and Back in Action
Despite the lack of profits for the last few quarters, AMD's competitive position today is perhaps the strongest ever in the last two years and that's just based on recent developments. We've got some interesting details of the company's current and upcoming plans for their desktop, mobile and handheld platforms, so read on.
AMD's Triple-Core Phenom - X3 8750
We have all heard of dual and quad-core processors but three cores on a single chip? That's what AMD intends to sell with its new Phenom X3 processors, basically a quad-core X4 with a disabled core. Does this numerical advantage help AMD compete against Intel's dual-core offerings?
Intel's 1600MHz FSB Platform: Tried, Tested, Judged
With the Core 2 Extreme QX9770 processor and X48 chipset, Intel officially put 1600MHz FSB on the table. However, is it worth the upgrade to a full 1600MHz FSB platform? We delved into performance numbers and liked what we saw, but it all boils down to memory.
AMD's New Phenom X4 9000 Series
Intel has been preaching 45nm for a year and today, the first 45nm desktop processor has finally arrived. We take the latest and greatest Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 for a spin in our labs and we were plenty impressed with its new capabilities. Read all about it right here.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550/Q9450 - 45nm Prevails
After a long wait, DIY enthusiasts finally get a wider spread of 45nm processors. Case in point today is the performance review of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 and Q9450 processors that will eventually retire the current Kentsfield quad-core processors. So read on to see how the newcomers fare.
Intel's CPU Roadmap: To Nehalem and Beyond
In this forward looking article, learn about Intel's high-end multi-processor (MP) platform update, microarchitecture details of the next generation processor core - the Nehalem and even info on platforms/processors beyond 2009 with Sandy Bridge and Larrabee. So sit tight and get ready to soak up all the information.
Intel's Atom and the Rise of the Netbook
Formerly known as Silverthorne, the Atom is Intel's first purpose-built processor designed solely for ultra mobile devices. An apt name for the physical size of the core, what's more interesting is how and where these new CPUs will be featured and how those devices will drive the market. Interested in the Netbook? Read on.
Intel's Silverthorne, Tukwila Updates and More
At the International Solid State Circuits Conference held at San Francisco, Intel presented 14 new technical papers. Of keen interest to us is the Silverthorne processor for the next generation MIDs and handheld devices, as well as a 2-Billion transistor Itanium processor. Read on for the summarized details.
Showdown: Barcelona vs. Clovertown vs. Harpertown
Barcelona was supposed to redeem AMD of all its woes in the highly competitive CPU industry. So where does this much hyped CPU stand today amongst the Intel Xeon (Clovertown) machines and that of the upcoming 45nm Intel Xeon (Harpertown) based machines? We reveal it all in this three-way showdown article.
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The Intel Core i7-3770 starts with 3.4GHz with a maximum clock frequency of 3.9MHz. It has an integrated graphics core that goes up to 1150M...
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With a base clock of 3.4GHz reaching up to 3.8GHz, the Intel Core i5-3570K has an integrated graphics core which goes up to 1150MHz.
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With a base clock of 3.3GHz reaching up to 3.7GHz, the Intel Core i5-3550 has an integrated graphics core which goes up to 1150MHz.
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With a base clock of 3.1GHz reaching up to 3.5GHz, the Intel Core i5-3450 has an integrated graphics core which goes up to 1100MHz.