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Reviews of the AMD Phenom X3 8750: Reviews of the AMD Phenom X3 8750X3 and AMD 780G chipsetOne thing that I want to point this out to anyone is that AMD Phenom X3 can mate pretty well with AMD 780G chipset, when it comes to Hybrid Crossfire technology, as this is good for casual gamers who want...; Tags: Chipsets, Performance management, Games, AMD Phenom, AMD Phenom X3, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., overclocking, AMD Phenom X3 8750; Discussion threads 2008-04-24
Reviews of the AMD Phenom X3 8750: Following my post yesterday on the AMD Phenom X3s, you asked for some performance numbers on the X3 8750. Below is a roundup of reviews that have been posted in the past 24 hours. The verdict is mixed. The Phenom X3 is a nice upgrade for those...; Tags: AMD Phenom, Performance, AMD Athlon, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Core 2 Duo, Phenom X3, Processors, Performance Management, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Human Resources, Workforce Management, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-04-24
Sapphire Technology offers full support Phenom X4 CPUs: If you're planning on getting your hands on one of the new an AMD Phenom processors, you'd do well to make sure that you base your system on a Sapphire motherboard. In a press release today, Hong Kong-based Sapphire Technology has announced that AMD's latest Phenom processors,...; Tags: AMD Phenom, Overclocking, BIOS, Processors, Hardware, Components, Semiconductors, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-04-17
The new, improved AMD Phenom: The new, improved AMD PhenomWhat a ShameAMD had a good thing going back when they introduced their 1st dual core processor. They made Intel sit up and take notice. Now AMD is a barely holding on, back of the bus processor company who is relegated to selling defective...; Tags: Games, Processors, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., AMD Phenom, AMD IS, IGP, processor; Discussion threads 2008-03-28
The new, improved AMD Phenom: As expected, AMD announced its updated quad-core Phenom processor lineup, and made the new triple-core version official. The expanded Phenom X4 line includes four chips: the 2.2GHz 9550, 2.3GHz 9650, 2.4GHz 9750, and 2.5GHz 9850 Black Edition. AMD also released a low-power version of the quad-core, the...; Tags: AMD Phenom, Quad-core, Link, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Chip, Phenom X4 Line, 95W, Processors, Performance Management, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Human Resources, Workforce Management, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-03-28

AMD Phenom X4 9850: From a do-it-yourself perspective, we're mostly unimpressed with AMD's new 2.5GHz Phenom X4 9850 quad-core desktop processor. This $235 CPU comes in only $10 less than Intel's comparable quad-core chip, but with noticeably slower performance on almost every one of our tests. Even the new Phenom's unlocked multiplier, which enables...; Tags: Performance management, Processors, AMD Phenom, X4 9850, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Phenom X4 9850, performance, Intel Corp., chip; Product reviews 2008-03-27
AMD releases Quad and Triple core Phenom processors: AMD releases Quad and Triple core Phenom processorsHow about a 1 GHz or less model that uses 20 watts. That would be all Ineed. Still using a 1.2 GHz Pentium M single processor laptop that is still a lot faster than I need.And, AMD, we would love to support you,...; Tags: Semiconductors, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., AMD Phenom, processor; Discussion threads 2008-03-26
AMD releases Quad and Triple core Phenom processors: [UPDATE: Are triple-core Phenom processors just failed quad-core units? I've been asked this question several times today and to get a definitive answer I approached Scott Carroll, AMD Public Relations, for an official response. Me: "Scott, are triple-core Phenom processors just failed quad-core units?" Scott: "No...; Tags: AMD Phenom, Performance, Quad-core, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-03-26
AMD ships triple-core Phenoms: AMD has begun shipping triple-core Phenom processors. The company had promised the Phenom 8000 series would ship by the end of Q1, so this seems to be a sign that AMD is getting things back on track. There is no press release on its site and the...; Tags: AMD Phenom, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Anandtech, Chip, Semiconductors, Network Technology, Processors, Hardware, Networking, Components, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-03-13
AMD Phenom triple-core coming soon: AMD's triple-core Phenom processors should be arriving soon. The company said last month that shipping the new Phenom 8000 series--along with fixing the problem plaguing its Barcelona server and desktop chips, and releasing a low-power version of Phenom--were its top priorities this quarter. According to a report at DigiTimes, AMD...; Tags: AMD Phenom, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Chip, Processors, Semiconductors, Network Technology, Desktops, Hardware, Components, Networking, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-02-26
AMD: Roadmap delays or shifting priorities?: So, AMD has delayed the launch of Phenom 9900 and 9700 processors until Q2. The reason according to AMD is down to "prioritization and resources." AMD will now introduce the AMD Phenom 9700 and 9900 models in Q2 2008. This decision was based on OEM input on how AMD...; Tags: AMD Phenom, Quad-core, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-01-12
AMD delays 9900, 9700 Phenom chips: AMD delays 9900, 9700 Phenom chipsBummerI would like to know more about the cause of the delay. To tell me that there is a delay makes me want to read the headline and no farther. The news about the triple cores is nice. Hopefully they will be...; Tags: Processors, Semiconductors, Intel Corp., chip, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., AMD Phenom; Discussion threads 2008-01-11
AMD delays 9900, 9700 Phenom chips: AMD on Friday confirmed that it will delay its quad-core Phenom 9900 and 9700 chips that were expected in the first quarter. These chips will be pushed into the second quarter, but AMD will deliver an energy efficient Phenom and triple core offerings on time. An AMD...; Tags: AMD Phenom, Quad-core, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Chip, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-01-11
A comparison of quad-core server CPUs: A comparison of quad-core server CPUsRE: A comparison of quad-core server CPUsI am a firm supporter of competition an so I cannot wait for AMD to sort out their quad CPU problems.Very timely post!George, hats off to you as usual. There has been a lot of talk on the DV...; Tags: Processors, SuperMicro, Tom, quad-core, quad-core server, CPU, AMD Phenom; Discussion threads 2008-01-02
AMD Phenom 9600 / 2.3 GHz processor: For raw performance, AMD's Athlon 64 X2 chips have lingered behind their Intel Core 2 Duo counterparts all year. Only aggressive pricing from AMD kept its old dual-core CPUs in systems and on store shelves. According to our testing, AMD will have to work similar magic with its new quad-core...; Tags: Processors, Semiconductors, AMD Phenom, Intel Core 2 Duo, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Core 2 Quad, Intel Corp.; Product reviews 2007-12-10
AMD Phenom 9500 / 2.2 GHz processor: For raw performance, AMD's Athlon 64 X2 chips have lingered behind their Intel Core 2 Duo counterparts all year. Only aggressive pricing from AMD kept its old dual-core CPUs in systems and on store shelves. According to our testing, AMD will have to work similar magic with its new quad-core...; Tags: Processors, Semiconductors, AMD Phenom, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Core 2 Quad, Intel Corp.; Product reviews 2007-12-10
AMD's Phenom - For suckers only: AMD's Phenom - For suckers onlyYep, bang for the buck is where AMD is aimingThere are people out there with limitless bank accounts...but then there's the rest of us who work for a living. From the pricing and performance figures that I have seen, it looks like AMD and Intel...; Tags: Processors, Semiconductors, Phenom 9600, algorithm, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., AMD Phenom, CPU, AMD IS, processor, performance; Discussion threads 2007-11-19
AMD's Phenom - For suckers only: I was quite interested in AMD's Phenom quad-core CPU, that is, until I read some early reviews of the processor. Now I've come to the conclusion that you'd have to be a sucker to be an early adopter of AMD's new quad-core line. First off, four cores...; Tags: Processor, AMD Phenom, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., Tom, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2007-11-19
(Photo: Powered by AMD's Phenom): (Photo: Powered by AMD's Phenom)the futureThis is the future of computers and it is looking good.; Tags: AMD Phenom, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., photograph; Discussion threads 2007-10-05
Podcast: News to know midday: Microsoft Office under siege; Yahoo-Zimbra; AMD's Phenom: On today's podcast: Microsoft Office is under fire by multiple parties, including IBM and Google. Yahoo buys Zimbra. Is the target Office or Exchange? AMD launches triple core chip. Is it just marketing? by Larry Dignan; Tags: Podcast, AMD Phenom, Microsoft Office, Yahoo! Inc., Zimbra, Microsoft Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2007-09-18