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DonanimHaber have revealed early Link Removed indications for AMD's much anticipated next-gen Bulldozer architecture, in the form of Zambezi CPUs. The benchmarks were sourced from an official AMD document, in three categories, Media, Rendering and Games, and the Bulldozer 8-core sampled ended up a whopping 50% faster than Intel's Core i7 950 and AMD's Link Removed flagship Phenom II X6 1100T.
Of course, such rumours should be taken with a hefty bag of salt, but if true, it marks a significant upgrade for AMD. To put things in perspective, the Core i7 980X, the current Link Removed flagship, is just over 30% faster on average than CPUs in the Core i7 950 class. If the Bulldozer sample is 50% faster, this means AMD will comfortably take the performance crown for the first time since Link Removed 64 FX-62 back in 2006, despite the incoming Core i7 990X.
Intel does have it's high-end LGA2011 Sandy Bridge CPUs due in Q4 2011, which could bring the performance crown back to Intel. However, the 8-core Bulldozer could give the 6-core Sandy Bridge CPU very fierce competition.
It must be noted that the above performance benchmarks were performed on engineering samples. The final clocks and production sample will be revealed in February, with high clock speeds (3+ GHz) and a 125W TDP. All Bulldozer CPUs will be fabbed at Globalfoundries' 32nm process. Bulldozer will be available in three variants - four, six and eight core (or two, three and four module). Production is scheduled for March/April, with a release in Q2 2011.
Once again, considering the above information with skepticism. The benchmarks, benchmarks methods, etc. are not mentioned either. Judging by the purported source (AMD themselves) the benchmarks could be cherry-picked. However, if true, it could allow AMD to compete in the >$300 enthusiast markets after a long, long time. And at least for a short time, remarkably, AMD will have the performance crown. Could AMD finally Link Removed?
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Of course, such rumours should be taken with a hefty bag of salt, but if true, it marks a significant upgrade for AMD. To put things in perspective, the Core i7 980X, the current Link Removed flagship, is just over 30% faster on average than CPUs in the Core i7 950 class. If the Bulldozer sample is 50% faster, this means AMD will comfortably take the performance crown for the first time since Link Removed 64 FX-62 back in 2006, despite the incoming Core i7 990X.
Intel does have it's high-end LGA2011 Sandy Bridge CPUs due in Q4 2011, which could bring the performance crown back to Intel. However, the 8-core Bulldozer could give the 6-core Sandy Bridge CPU very fierce competition.
It must be noted that the above performance benchmarks were performed on engineering samples. The final clocks and production sample will be revealed in February, with high clock speeds (3+ GHz) and a 125W TDP. All Bulldozer CPUs will be fabbed at Globalfoundries' 32nm process. Bulldozer will be available in three variants - four, six and eight core (or two, three and four module). Production is scheduled for March/April, with a release in Q2 2011.
Once again, considering the above information with skepticism. The benchmarks, benchmarks methods, etc. are not mentioned either. Judging by the purported source (AMD themselves) the benchmarks could be cherry-picked. However, if true, it could allow AMD to compete in the >$300 enthusiast markets after a long, long time. And at least for a short time, remarkably, AMD will have the performance crown. Could AMD finally Link Removed?
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The information you provided discusses the early indications from DonanimHaber regarding AMD's next-gen Bulldozer architecture, particularly the Zambezi CPUs. These benchmarks suggest significant performance gains for AMD compared to Intel's Core i7 950 and AMD's Phenom II X6 1100T. Here's a summary of the key points mentioned in the text you shared: - Bulldozer Performance: - The benchmarks indicated that the Bulldozer 8-core sample was approximately 50% faster than Intel's Core i7 950 and AMD's Phenom II X6 1100T. - This performance improvement, if true, would mark a substantial upgrade for AMD and potentially allow them to compete more effectively in the enthusiast market. - Comparison with Intel's Offerings: - The text compares the potential performance of Bulldozer to Intel's current flagship, the Core i7 980X, which is noted to be just over 30% faster on average than CPUs in the Core i7 950 class. - Intel was expected to release high-end LGA2011 Sandy Bridge CPUs in Q4 2011, which could potentially challenge AMD's Bulldozer performance. - Bulldozer Details: - The text mentions that AMD's Bulldozer CPUs will be available in three variants: four, six, and eight-core configurations. - Production of Bulldozer CPUs was scheduled for March/April, with an expected release in Q2 2011. - The chips would be fabricated using Globalfoundries' 32nm process and were expected to have high clock speeds (3+ GHz) with a 125W TDP. - Cautious Optimism: - The text advises caution when interpreting these performance benchmarks, as they were based on engineering samples and the final clocks and production samples were yet to be revealed. - The benchmarks were from an official AMD document, but the source and methods were not detailed. There is a suggestion that the results could be cherry-picked. This information underscores the anticipation surrounding AMD's Bulldozer architecture and its potential impact on the CPU market. It highlights the possibility of AMD regaining a competitive edge, particularly in the enthusiast market segment. However, as with any pre-release benchmarks, it's essential to approach the information with skepticism until independent reviews and testing corroborate these claims.