AMD has added Phenom triple-core processors to its desktop roadmap as part of its multi-core triple threat strategy and as a response to demand for increased performance delivered by multi-core processors when running state-of-the-art applications.
Hailed as the world’s first PC processors to integrate three computational cores on a single die of silicon, the AMD Phenom triple-core processors can help deliver the visual experience, performance and multitasking capabilities of true multi-core technology to a broader audience.
“This innovation is a direct result of our development of the industry’s first true, native quad-core design, coupled with AMD’s manufacturing flexibility, to create multi-core processors in two, three, and four computational core configurations on a single die of silicon,” said Greg White, vice president and general manager, Desktop Division, AMD.
The true multi-core design of the upcoming AMD Phenom processor family of products, based on Direct Connect Architecture, features an integrated memory controller, accelerating performance for productivity, content creation, entertainment, and gaming. In addition, this next-generation architecture includes AMD’s Balanced Smart Cache for rapid access to memory, with a shared L3 cache for leading-edge performance on multi-threaded software. With HyperTransport 3.0 and up to 16 GB/second of high bandwidth I/O, upcoming AMD Phenom processors are designed for the ultimate visual experience with amazing HD video and gaming resolutions, as well as high-speed disk and network interfaces. In addition, Cool‘n’Quiet 2.0 technology enables independent frequency adjustments to each processor core, and the HyperTransport bus and memory controller for a cooler and quieter PC.
“The advent of triple-core processors is a valuable market opportunity for customers to deliver end users compelling solutions and further differentiate on the desktop,” said Richard Shim, research manager for IDC's Personal Computing program.
AMD’s triple-core is expected to be available in early 2008. |
