As we have predicted, AMD today announced their new dual-core Athlon 64 X2 6400+ processor. Working at 3.2GHz frequency, this CPU becomes the fastest desktop solution from AMD these days.
However, Athlon 64 X2 6400+ is still based on the old K8 micro-architecture and uses Windsor core manufactured with 90nm process. The 3.2 GHz dual-core processor features an integrated 128-bit dual-channel memory controller, DDR2 memory up to and including PC2 6400 (DDR2-800) unbuffered memory, and a dedicated 2MB L2 cache. The AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core processor 6400+ Black Edition is now available in the channel in North America, Japan, Korea and parts of Europe, priced at $251 WOF (without a fan) for PIB (Processor in a Box).
The launch of Athlon 64 X2 6400+ processor is no revelation. AMD has been shipping 3.2GHz CPUs manufactured with 90nm process for a while now. They are the server Opteron 2224 SE and Opteron 8224 SE. Just like them, the new Athlon 64 X2 6400+ Black Edition feature higher heat dissipation than their slower counterparts: 125W.
Athlon 64 X2 6400+ Black Edition is a niche solution, it is unlikely to enjoy very wide demand in the market. The competitor’s products, for example, the dual-core Core 2 Duo E6850 costs less, offer higher performance and lower heat dissipation level. So, looks like the newcomer is most likely to become of interest only to dedicated AMD fans. That is why AMD decided not to arrange any big launch events and simply sent out a press release.
Besides launching the Athlon 64 X2 6400+, the company has also made a few changes to their price list. Mobile Turion 64 X2 processors in Socket S1 form-factor welcomed a new addition to their line-up – a Turion 64 X2 TL-58 (1.9GHz) processor featuring to cores and 2 x 512KB L2 cache, which is officially selling for $184. At the same time they also dropped the price on their Turion 64 X2 TL-56 (1.8GHz) from $184 to $154. They also included a dual-core mobile Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 in Socket S1 form-factor. It is made with 65nm process, supports 1.7GHz nominal clock speed and 1600MHz HyperTransport, features 2 x 256KB L2 cache. This CPU is already used in notebooks from leading manufacturers. Its TDP is 31W. Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 is selling for $144 (wholesale price).
Besides, they have also included into the price list a low-cost 65nm Sempron LE-1150 (2.0GHz, 256KB L2, 45W TDP) for Socket AM2 systems.
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Hai AMD!!!! is AMD new Intel!
OMG NETBURST IS BACK!!
LOLOLZLZLZL!!!
lol what do Athlon X2's go to? 1.6 to 3.4 now LOL
Thats bigger then any generation of Intel NetBurst CPUs went LMAO!
AMD IS LOOOSING!!
LONG LIVE VIA!
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Posted by: Joz
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Date: 08/20/07 11:14:44 AM]
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>The competitor’s products, for example, the dual-core Core 2 Duo E6850 costs less, offer higher performance and lower heat dissipation level
But you must also buy $100 more expensive motherboard. I really dont understand why people, esspecialy knowledgeable in HW seperate prices of motherboard and CPU. Intel has more expensive motherboards and thats ignored all the time.
I dont say that AMD doesnt suck in this particular period of time, but this should be keaped in mind.
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Posted by: BorgDrone
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Date: 08/20/07 11:30:40 AM]
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Intel more expensive?
Ever look at the DS line from gigabyte? around $100-120 retail and ~$60-80 oem or open box.
And they oc like race horse on steroids.
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Posted by: Joz
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Date: 08/20/07 07:08:12 PM]
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What the fuck is this Black Edition shit? Just call it the X2 6400+
It's amazing at how this processor will sell based on the appearance of the box and the two words "Black Edition". Too bad the consumers don't see the fact that this is a dual core processor and has the same price as an Intel Quad Core. Oh and by the way AMD, this processer shouldn't be called a 6400+. It's a 6200+. Until now, a 200Mhz increase in clock speed had a 200 increase in PR Rating. Wow. This processor is totally the shit! 400 PR increase and Black Edition!!! WOF? Jackasses. 125W? My God. What is this, AMD's revision of Prescott?
My Rating 1 - 10: 2
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Posted by: nuff
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Date: 08/21/07 11:58:09 AM]
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> Oh and by the way AMD, this processer shouldn't be called a 6400+. It's a 6200+. Until now, a 200Mhz increase in clock speed had a 200 increase in PR Rating.
I guess you're just not very good at pattern recognition:
2.6GHZ: 5200+
2.8GHz: 5600+
3.0GHz: 6000+
3.2GHz: ???
The "Black Edition" branding is a smart but necessary move for AMD. As someone mentioned before, this processor is geared towards enthusiasts so they're likely to get their own fan anyway, so not including a fan is a smart way to save cost without impacting the customers too much. Now that they're not including a fan, it is necessary to differentiate this processor in a box (PIB) from all other PIB's that do have a fan, hence "Black Edition".
From an enthusiast perspective, this Black Edition really is an exciting product since it will likely be the fastest K8 desktop offering by AMD, ever, at a reasonable price (think back to the days when you had to shell out $1000 for an Athlon 64 FX processor).
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Posted by: observer
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Date: 08/22/07 11:29:08 AM]
Guess I'm not... But still, why fraud the customer? It's not that great, its good, but not you know, amazing, as the advertising implies:
Still a waste to me. AMD 6000+ is still better
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Posted by: nuff
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Date: 08/22/07 06:58:24 PM]
First off, I want to apologize for the pattern recognition comment; it really wasn't necessary.
You are right that the 6000+ is better than 6400+ in a price-performance perspective. But it doesn't change the fact that the 6400+ is the best performing Athlon ever. CPU pricing has always been non-linear with performance. Some people are willing to pay (unproportionally) extra in order to have the best. If you want better value for the buck, you should stick with 6000+ but it's definitely not frauding the customer.
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Posted by: observer
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Date: 08/23/07 04:45:50 PM]
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Where can I buy one now?
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Posted by: redneck
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Date: 08/21/07 01:17:36 PM]
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lower heat dissipation ? no way. did you guys really tested the c2d e6850 with the included fan? i don't think so. because if you really tested, not in an open enviroment with air condition on, but in a case closed you will realize that you need a Zalman or something big to eliminate the incredible noise and heat. from where the f... intel made those 65w-85w power statements ? let me tell you that i had a c2d 6400 on a Intel mb 965Q with a Zalman 7700Cu and was warmer with 5C than an X2 5600+ with stock cooling and of course much worsed than AMD (tested in MicroFly case). I always choose the best performance/price ratio on a processor but in combination with a very good motherboard and BorgDrone was right because if you want c2d performance like shown on the websites will have to spend much more for the mb.
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Posted by: novv
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Date: 08/22/07 01:39:34 PM]
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We had a group of people at work jumping on the Intel bandwagon and were they surprised when my old FX 60 overclocked 8% scored higher in 3D Mark 06 than the fastest intel chip at cerrowire anyway
and what people need to remember is that it is not all about a processor but the combination of all the components in the system working together ...Bth were running 8800 Gts systems .I can do for a buck what any average je can do fr two .
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Date: 10/09/07 01:51:36 AM]
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how to overclock amd 6400+ black edition?
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Date: 01/01/08 06:59:23 PM]
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