Intel & AMD Launches New Processors

Intel & AMD Launches New Processors

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Added: 3 February 2010

Intel launched its first 32-nm processors based on Westmere architecture. 17 dual-core models were launched, including versions for desktops (codename Clarkdale) and notebooks (codename Arrandale). The novelty is that these processors feature an integrated graphics controller (GPU) and an embedded memory controller. These processors also supports Hyper-Threading technology (except Pentium G9650 model) and, depending on the model, Turbo Boost technology, which allows the CPU to increase its clock when the computer demands for more processing power, and six new instructions targeted to encryption (called AES-NIS or Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions).

These new processors feature a two-die design: one die containing two 32-nm processing cores and other 45-nm die containing the memory controller and the graphics controller.

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Intel has also launched three chipsets for these new processors: H57, H55 and Q57.

On the table below we listed the models launched and their main specs.

Processor	Internal Clock	Turbo Boost Clock	GPU Clock	DDR3 Memory Support	L3 Cache	TDP	Price*	Market
Core i5-670	3.46 GHz	3.6 GHz (two cores) or 3.73 GHz (one core)	733 MHz	up to 1,333 MHz	4 MB	73 W	USD 284	Desktop
Core i5-661	3.33 GHz	3.46 GHz (two cores) or 3.6 GHz (one core)	900 MHz	up to 1,333 MHz	4 MB	87 W	USD 196	Desktop
Core i5-660	3.33 GHz	3.46 GHz (two cores) or 3.6 GHz (one core)	733 MHz	up to 1,333 MHz	4 MB	73 W	USD 196	Desktop
Core i5-650	3.2 GHz	3.33 GHz (two cores) or 3.46 GHz (one core)	733 MHz	up to 1,333 MHz	4 MB	73 W	USD 284	Desktop
Core i3-540	3.06 GHz	-	733 MHz	up to 1,333 MHz	4 MB	73 W	USD 133	Desktop
Core i3-530	2.93 GHz	-	733 MHz	up to 1,333 MHz	4 MB	73 W	USD 113	Desktop
Pentium G9650	2.8 GHz	-	533 MHz	up to 1,066 MHz	3 MB	73 W	USD 87	Desktop
Core i7-620M	2,66 GHz	3.33 GHz (max)	-	up to 1,066 MHz	4 MB	35 W	USD 332	Laptop
Core i7-640LM	2.13 GHz	2.93 GHz (max)	-	up to 1,066 MHz	4 MB	25 W	USD 332	Laptop
Core i7-620LM	2 GHz	2.8 GHz (max)	-	up to 1,066 MHz	4 MB	25 W	USD 300	Laptop
Core i7-640UM	1.2 GHz	2.26 GHz (max)	-	up to 800 MHz	4 MB	18 W	USD 305	Laptop
Core i7-620UM	1.06 GHz	2.13 GHz (max)	-	up to 800 MHz	4 MB	18 W	USD 278	Laptop
Core i5-540M	2.53 GHz	3.06 GHz (max)	-	up to 1,066 MHz	3 MB	35 W	USD 257	Laptop
Core i5-520M	2.4 GHz	2.93 GHz (max)	-	up to 1,066 MHz	3 MB	35 W	USD 225	Laptop
Core i5-520UM	1.06 GHz	1.86 GHz (max)	-	up to 800 MHz	3 MB	18 W	USD 241	Laptop
Core i5-430M	2.26 GHz	2.53 GHz (max)	-	up to 1,066 MHz	3 MB	35 W	-	Laptop
Core i3-350M	2.26 GHz	-	-	up to 1,066 MHz	3 MB	35 W	-	Laptop
Core i3-330M	2.13 GHz	-	-	up to 1,066 MHz	3 MB	35 W	-	Laptop

*The prices listed are the official prices for distributors based on 1,000 quantities. The end-user price is higher than the prices listed.

Intel also has launched Atom “Pine Trail” platform, comprised with the newest Atom processors featuring built-in memory controller and integrated video and with the new NM10 chipset. Three processors were launched: N450 (single-core, 45 nm, 1.66 GHz and TDP of 7 W), D410 (single-core, 45 nm, 1.66 GHz and TDP of 12 W) and D510 (dual-core, 45 nm, 1.66 GHz and TDP of 15 W). According to Intel these new Atom processors are 20% more power efficient than the previous Atom platform. Notebooks based on Intel “Pine Trail” platform are expected to debut on January 4th.

AMD has launched five new 45-nm processors within Athlon II and Phenom II series. On the table below you can see the models launched and their main specs.

Processor	Internal Clock	L2 Cache	L3 Cache	TDP	Cores	Memory Suppor	HyperTransport	Socket	Price (1,000 units)
Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition	3.2 GHz	1 MB total	6 MB shared	80 W	2	up to DDR2-1066 MHz and DDR3-1333 MHz	4 GHz	AM3	USD 99
Phenom II X4 910e	2.6 GHz	2 MB total	6 MB shared	65 W	4	up to DDR2-1066 MHz and DDR3-1333 MHz	4 GHz	AM3	USD 169
Athlon II X4 635	2.9 GHz	2 MB total	-	95 W	4	up to DDR2-1066 MHz and DDR3-1333 MHz	4 GHz	AM3	USD 119
Athlon II X3 440	3 GHz	1.5 MB total	-	95 W	3	up to DDR2-1066 MHz and DDR3-1333 MHz	4 GHz	AM3	USD 84
Athlon II X2 255	3.1 GHz	2 MB total	-	65 W	2	up to DDR2-800 MHz and DDR3-1066 MHz	4 GHz	AM3	USD 74

Key tags : Westmere, Clarkdale, Arrandale, Hyper-Threading, Turbo Boost, AES-NIS, Phenom II X2 555BE, Phenom II X4 910e, Athlon II X4 635, X3 440, X2 255

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