AMD Black Edition now available for pre-order at OcUK!!

Gibbo · 22 Aug 2007 at 14:25

HI there

AMD's latest flagship processor and no doubt the last from its 90nm range is the new AMD 6400 Black Edition. This CPU I believe is the highest current clock speed CPU available making AMD king in the current MHz states.

AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 6400+ Black Edition 3.20GHz (Socket AM2) - Retail

The new AMD Black Edition is a gamers and overclockers dream. This 6400 Edition is the only AMD X2 processor to feature 2x2MB L2 Cache for greatly improved performance along with a clock speed of 3200MHz making this processing the fastest clock speed processor in the world. Also supplied multiplier unlocked makes it an overclockers dream allowing for maximum overclock potential. These CPU's are limited in numbers and hence if you want one be sure to get in quick.

- This product is not supplied with a heatsink & fan.
- Supplied with Full PC DVD Game Call of Juarez with all orders placed 13th July 2007 and after whist stock last.

Price: £139.99 +VAT (£164.49 inc VAT)

BUY NOW!!

stickroad · 22 Aug 2007 at 14:29

Gibbo said:
This CPU I believe is the highest current clock speed CPU available making AMD king in the current MHz states.

Is this CPU the same Core Architect as the rest of AMD CPUs?

Azza · 22 Aug 2007 at 14:31

stickroad said:
Is this CPU the same Core Architect as the rest of AMD CPUs?

Yeah it is.

Think it may have an unlocked multi not sure though.

jimjam · 22 Aug 2007 at 14:33

Hmmm not good value really especially as it states RETAIL then goes on to say - This product is not supplied with a heatsink & fan.

Seems AMD are just trying to get max price for a pre overclocked cpu

jaykay · 22 Aug 2007 at 14:37

Wow didnt know it had 4mb cache. :eek:

Gibbo · 22 Aug 2007 at 14:40

Hi there

The product highlights are its 3200MHz clock speed and 2x2MB cache. I believe that puts it around Conroe E6850 performance.

Its bad points are its supplied with no heatsink.
It outputs 125W of heat, so needs a good cooler.
Its a tad over-priced, but I am working with AMD to see if we can get them to lower the price.

Locky · 22 Aug 2007 at 14:43

its way over the odds, being you can get a q6600 for simular money

Mul · 22 Aug 2007 at 14:43

Is this definitely 2 x 2mb L2 Cache? If it were surely the 6400+ is based on a different core to all other X2's?

Regardless, nice to see how AMD's 90nm yields have matured.

truebluecfc · 22 Aug 2007 at 14:46

For a bit more money you can get Q6600 ...

stickroad · 22 Aug 2007 at 14:47

Mul said:
Is this definitely 2 x 2mb L2 Cache? If it were surely the 6400+ is based on a different core to all other X2's?

Im pretty sure it isnt, i dont think AMD would just do this for one CPU to be honest.

If it is the same Core to the other AM2s that would mean this is only Equal to the Performance of a Core 2 Duo E6750 (2.6GHZ).

Emlyn_Dewar · 22 Aug 2007 at 15:21

I'm sure it's 2 x 1mb L2 cache, product description wrong?
I think it's for the 1337 KR3W so they can own a "Black Edition" meanwhile, the good money* is on the 6000 for £100 and clocking it to the same levels or higher...

*If you're on AM2

helmutcheese · 22 Aug 2007 at 15:29

Its 100% 1MB per Core so = total 2MB, its a 6000+ with a higher Multiplier, its same wattage and same 90nm CPU, only 5600+ is new 65nm

Azza · 22 Aug 2007 at 15:39

Gibbo said:
Hi there

...

Its a tad over-priced, but I am working with AMD to see if we can get them to lower the price.

A tad.

And it doesnt come with a heatsink.

Anyone found any comparision of this and the 6000+ ?

PinkFloyd · 22 Aug 2007 at 20:04

Ok, so, its overpriced for how good it is, and doesn't come with a heatsink...

But the box looks nice

Big Bernard · 22 Aug 2007 at 20:19

What does "Black Edition" signify? The box being black or something? :confused:

Mul · 22 Aug 2007 at 20:39

Big Bernard said:
What does "Black Edition" signify? The box being black or something?

Appears to be a limited edition run. Aside that it seems to have an unlocked multiplier like the FX's did.

Jokester · 22 Aug 2007 at 20:45

Gibbo said:
This CPU I believe is the highest current clock speed CPU available making AMD king in the current MHz states.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-120-IN&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=554

Think Intel are still doing single core Celerons upto 3.6GHz.

Jokester

Drazic · 22 Aug 2007 at 21:30

Gibbo said:
Hi there

The product highlights are its 3200MHz clock speed and 2x2MB cache. I believe that puts it around Conroe E6850 performance.

LOL you wish!

6850 has a single 4mb shared die, lower clokc, lower heat, lower volts, better mfg, faster and cleaner arcutercter!

jaykay · 22 Aug 2007 at 21:33

Drazic said:
LOL you wish!

6850 has a single 4mb shared die, lower clokc, lower heat, lower volts, better mfg, faster and cleaner arcutercter!

But you have to say AMD arent doing that bad with a 3-4year old design. Especially when the fx52 the first "extreme" style processor was only running at 2.2ghz

Jokester · 22 Aug 2007 at 21:36

Most people seem to forget that AMD CPUs are priced competitively against C2D and pound for pound are just as pretty much as good at stock performance on average.

C2D only truely wins if you're overclocking.

Jokester