AMD Tapes Out First "Bulldozer" Microprocessors

[Saint Jimmy]

I remember reading that AMD dislike the release of a new socket for every generation like intel do. I'd be heavily confused if Bulldozer chips don't work in an AM3 socket.

 

[thingemajib]

i think they're being released on AM3r2, but are backwards compatible. I think of it as AM3+...

 

[Tweaker]

I think Intel owns the patent for the way their CPUs connect to the socket, so i would be surprised if AMD made a change from the pin on CPU design, hence they should fit the AM3 socket. Or they change everything and annoy people, then they really will be matching Intel on all fronts.

 

[craptakular]

Bout time

I hope they beat intel chips.

I fancy a change

wow

 

[Tikkabhuna]

I think Intel owns the patent for the way their CPUs connect to the socket, so i would be surprised if AMD made a change from the pin on CPU design, hence they should fit the AM3 socket. Or they change everything and annoy people, then they really will be matching Intel on all fronts.

They're talking about the amount of pins on the socket and where each pin goes to, so AM4. I hope they haven't patented the motherboard having pins style.

 

[HighlandeR]

Very good news, would have been even better if we could buy it this year.

If there going into mass production 2011, id say early/spring 2011 we may a chance to buy one.

I got a feeling Intels sandybridge will be available before xmas but in high prices/short supply too, with main highend choices come spring/summer 2011.

 

[milkinc13]

interesting stuff, if this takes off then AMD's graphics side & CPU side will be on top form.
Could this see a change from the red to the black for them?

 

[reiyushin]

Please be competitive

 

[Freddie1980]

If you’re looking for AMD to repeat the success of its Athlon64 line had against the Pentium 4’s then you going to be disappointed. AMD’s strategy isn’t to design and manufacture the world’s fastest microprocessors but to sell the most efficient, cost effective and best value for money CPU’s in the world.

Bulldozer has the potential to be a hugely successful CPU, with integrated graphics from ATI it will potentially wipe the floor with Intel’s Core i3’s and dual core i5’s. Architecture improvements and AMD’s keen pricing could also make Intel’s high end enthusiast chips almost redundant for most users.

 

[easyrider]

If you’re looking for AMD to repeat the success of its Athlon64 line had against the Pentium 4’s then you going to be disappointed. AMD’s strategy isn’t to design and manufacture the world’s fastest microprocessors but to sell the most efficient, cost effective and best value for money CPU’s in the world.

Bulldozer has the potential to be a hugely successful CPU, with integrated graphics from ATI it will potentially wipe the floor with Intel’s Core i3’s and dual core i5’s. Architecture improvements and AMD’s keen pricing could also make Intel’s high end enthusiast chips almost redundant for most users.

Haven't you just contradicted yourself?

 

[easyrider]

wow

I buy into performance

the good old opty 170 days.

I wish people would understand I don't care who makes what.

I love tech!

 

[Freddie1980]

Haven't you just contradicted yourself?

Perhaps, I wouldn't expect Bulldozer won't be able to keep up with Intel's 32nm offerings but I do expect Bulldozer to be able to trump the current Nehalm line.

 

[RizlaKing]

Well if it's truly new architecture you never know they might well surprise us not like they havn't done it before is it .

 

[FrankJH]

the good old opty 170 days.

Those chips where incredible!!!

 

[Turambar]

I think Intel owns the patent for the way their CPUs connect to the socket, so i would be surprised if AMD made a change from the pin on CPU design, hence they should fit the AM3 socket. Or they change everything and annoy people, then they really will be matching Intel on all fronts.

AMD's current Opteron Sockets use a Land Grid Array similar to Intel offerings.

Also LGA has been around for a lot longer than Intel has been using it.

 

[easyrider]

Those chips where incredible!!!

Yep

 

[EvilOne]

i think they're being released on AM3r2, but are backwards compatible. I think of it as AM3+...

Yeah, it should work fine in all current AMD3, ddr3 boards. AM3+ should be just optional for people buying a new platform or those who want latest and greatest, with a few new bits and bobs added.

With a bit of luck some AM2+ boards might even support them lol, might limit them a bit tho

They should be a fair bit quicker then current chips single thread, but bigiest the gains should come from multi-threaded apps. Thats what this new arcitecture was designed for!

 

[LeJosh]

I buy into performance

the good old opty 170 days.

I wish people would understand I don't care who makes what.

I love tech!

I think it's just the mannerisms you use in your posts good sir.

Both CPU manufacturers have theirs place.

 

[PhoenixUK]

It's funny how 8-12 cores are on the horizon already and most stuff doesn't even utilize 4 cores properly yet, not to mention that most apps are still SINGLE threaded.

I guess I'm gonna splash out on dual socket mobo, buy 2x 12core and be set for the next 10yrs before software devs catch up...

 

[LeJosh]

It's funny how 8-12 cores are on the horizon already and most stuff doesn't even utilize 4 cores properly yet, not to mention that most apps are still SINGLE threaded.

I guess I'm gonna splash out on dual socket mobo, buy 2x 12core and be set for the next 10yrs before software devs catch up...

That's only in consumer relations though. In the server world I'd imagine it's completely different. But I won't be able to defend why the bring out x6 cores on both sides to consumers as nothing supports.