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AMD Athlon 64 FX-51 vs. Intel Pentium 4 Extreme Edition [Review, HardwareZone]
Today, AMD further extends their AMD64 initiative with the new Athlon 64 series of processors. The new Athlon 64 processor promises to give current 32-bit operating systems and applications a bigger boost in performance over their previous generation of Athlon XP processors. However, this new desktop processor, much like the Opteron, comes with an updated core which supports 64-bit x86 operating systems and 64-bit applications. Similar to the days when the computing world migrated from 16-bit to 32-bit, the Athlon 64 would pave the way for an easy migration path to the 64-bit world since the processor is in every way compatible with current 32-bit operating systems and applications. Thu, 25 Sep, 2003 | 104 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
Athlon 64 & Athlon 64 FX Processors Review [Review, Digit-Life]
First processors of the AMD64 architecture appeared yet in April this year. It was the time when AMD launched its Opteron 200 server models. They could be used in uni and dual-processor configurations. Unfortunately, the original clock speeds weren't that high (1.4..1.8 GHz), but thanks to the unique architecture the Opteron scored good results. By autumn the row was extended at the expense of new clock speeds and new series. Today AMD offers three series for single (series 100), dual (200) and four or eight-processor (800) systems. The maximum clock speed for the Opteron CPU is 2 GHz (xx6 models). Thu, 25 Sep, 2003 | 25 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
Athlon 64 FX 51 and Athlon 64 3200+ Reviewed [Review, AMDZone]
Here we have two Athlon 64 3200+ CPUs, and the Athlon 64 FX 51 model. The 3200+ runs at 2GHz while the FX 51 clocks in at 2.2GHz. So it is confirmed that a FX 51 is merely an Opteron clocked to 2.2GHz. You may notice the older engineering sample Athlon 64 marked 3400+. It runs at 2GHz, and was made before AMD pulled their PR rating back to 3200+ on the CPU. Thu, 25 Sep, 2003 | 51 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
Athlon 64 Vs. Pentium 4 [Review, HardOCP]
AMD's Athlon 64 and Athlon 64 FX Vs. Intel's Pentium 4 Extreme Edition. We showcase the latest CPUs from AMD and Intel and take a look at what they will deliver. Thu, 25 Sep, 2003 | 117 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
Athlon 64, Athlon 64 FX and Pentium 4 Extreme Edition [Review, AcesHardware]
The first 64-bit x86 CPU for the Windows desktop is here: the Athlon 64 FX and Athlon 64 have been launched and are available today. AMD's newest CPU has been improved where it matters the most: a much faster memory controller, a more intelligent branch predictor and a faster and larger L2-cache. Thu, 25 Sep, 2003 | 46 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
Athlon 64: AMD Plays Its Trump Card [Review, ExtremeTech]
For a brief, shining moment, it looked like AMD would own the month of September. Hot off the announcement of the 2GHz Opterons, AMD has been busily prepping for what is probably the most significant product launch since the original Athlon. You could see it in the extra effort the company took in building its reference systems for the press, using slick Coolermaster cases with transparent side panels and an interior that glowed AMD green. Thu, 25 Sep, 2003 | 14 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
Athlon FX51 [Review, Bit-Tech]
It's not very often that a truly revolutionary piece of hardware emerges - sure we have plenty of evolutionary advances such as the GeForce series, or the Intel Pentium 4 going from Willamette to Northwood - but nothing on this kind of scale. In reality 32 bit computing was always going to be a legacy which held back the industry, and although it is by no means dead and gone, it will soon become a limitation for future productions and games (at least, so AMD would have us believe). Thu, 25 Sep, 2003 | 141 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
The Athlon 64 FX-51 Processor [Review, HotHardware]
It has been about two years, since AMD first divulged information about their "K8" architecture, also known as the "Hammer", at the Microprocessor Forum in 2001. At the time, AMD was having much success with their "K7" line of processors. Enthusiasts and industry analyst were eager to see just what AMD could do with their next generation processor architecture. AMD was no longer following in Intel's footsteps. They were introducing new technology in an effort to become an industry leader and innovator, rather than just a "me too" player. AMD's break-away technology initiative resulted in the Athlon, which as you probably know, was AMD's most successful line of microprocessors to date. In the early days of the Athlon, who would have thought AMD could make such a significant dent in Intel's market share? Home and Enterprise level consumers rejoiced. Finally, there was real competition for Intel's Pentium. This rivalry could only result in better technology, at faster design cycles, with lower prices. The future was bright for Personal and Enterprise computing and it's still getting brighter, here in late 2003. Thu, 25 Sep, 2003 | 21 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
AMD Athlon 64 : The Athlon 64 3200+ and FX-51 - Here & now [Article, UKGamer]
Today sees the launch of AMD's much talked about Athlon 64 processor. We've already talked about the AMD64 architecture, HyperTransport and supporting chipsets, now the processor itself is with us. The aim of this article is to provide specific information about what's being launched today and tie up some loose ends that we weren't allowed to talk about until now. Tue, 23 Sep, 2003 | 21 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
AMD Athlon 64 FX-51 [Review, LostCircuits]
The long anticipated Athlon 64 is finally ready to roll and to hit the shelves. At 5 minutes to midnight, AMD has added a surprise momentum to the launch in the form of the "FX-51" edition, featuring the same dual channel memory controller found otherwise only in the Opteron series, clocked to 2.2 GHz and running a 400 MHz memory interface. This latest "trump card" should ensure that the Athlon 64 FX-51 is the undisputed king of the desktop CPUs, despite a nominal handicap in raw clock speed. Tue, 23 Sep, 2003 | 10 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
AMD Athlon 64 FX-51 Review [Review, LegitReviews]
Today is one of the biggest days in AMD's corporate history as they are launching one of the most expensive processors they have ever designed. AMD will have retail processors available and expects system builders to take orders today, September 23, 2003. The Athlon 64 and Athlon 64 FX should be on their way to shelves right now. No paper launches on this one! Kudos to AMD for planning the launch date far in advance on this one. Will their investment and ground breaking 64 bit processor for the everyday personal computer take off and keep Intel on their toes? Tue, 23 Sep, 2003 | 20 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
AMD Athlon 64 FX-51 vs. Intel Pentium 4 Extreme Edition 3.2GHz: Clash of Strong Wills [Review, XbitLabs]
We tested two newest CPUs from Intel and AMD, which struggle for the right to be called the today’s fastest desktop solutions. Both processors are the first models of two principally new product families targeted for hardcore gamers and enthusiasts. Well, let’s find out which if the two appears to be the most successful! Tue, 23 Sep, 2003 | 41 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
AMD ATHLON64 FX-51 CPU [Review, Hexus]
AMD present K7-series of processors has done it proud. The Athlon CPU first fought off the attentions of the Pentium III series of processors, it then had enough muscle to see of the stunted Pentium 4 Willamette and, more recently, a couple of core changes to the present 200FSB Barton has helped it keep up the heat on the new, improved Pentium 4 Northwood 200FSB CPUs. However, with Intel busy readying the replacement to the Northwood, in the shape of the prodigious Prescott core, which will encompass, amongst other things, a 90-nanometer manufacturing process, improved Hyper-Threading, 1 MB L2 cache and maybe an improved SIMD instruction set, AMD really does need to fight back with a vengeance. Tue, 23 Sep, 2003 | 24 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
AMD's Athlon 64 Has Arrived: the Athlon 64 FX and Athlon 64 (and Intel's P4 Extreme) Reviewed [Review, TomsHardware]
Weeks of tests and sleepless nights: Performance analyses of AMD's Athlon 64 (Clawhammer) and Athlon 64 FX-51 (Sledgehammer) and Intel's P4 Extreme. We offer 46 benchmarks, including nForce3 150 and VIA K8T800 chipset performance results. And THG's video No. 10 is ready for download. Tue, 23 Sep, 2003 | 49 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
AMD's Athlon 64 processor [Review, tech-report]
AT LONG LAST, AMD is ready to introduce its Athlon 64 processor to the world. This chip is the successor to the formidable K7 core, known to most as the AMD Athlon processor. The Athlon cemented AMD's place as a respectable second source for x86 processors, a position shakily established by the K6 before it. This time around, AMD has chosen to bolster the K7 core with a number of key internal enhancements and a radical reworking of the PC's internal plumbing. This new processor core, code-named Hammer, is intended to solidify AMD as a leader not just in desktops, but in servers and workstation, as well. AMD has even amended the x86 instruction set for the future with 64-bit extensions. Tue, 23 Sep, 2003 | 27 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
Athlon64 3200+ 32/64-bit Processor Review [Review, PCStats]
With the K8, AMD has even more ambitious goals than in the past; they're simply trying to revolutionize the computer industry. The K8 will be the first 64-bit desktop processor which is fully compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit software! Tue, 23 Sep, 2003 | 47 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
Benchmark results - Athlon 64 vs. Pentium 4 Extreme
The Athlon 64 3200+ and Athlon 64 FX-51 are AMD's eighth generation of desktop CPUs. According to AMD, the 64-bit processors are faster than the Pentium 4 in 32-bit environments. Intel countered the new Athlon with its Extreme Edition.
We reviewed the AMD64 processors and compared them to the top-end versions of the Pentium 4 and the Athlon XP. We took the Pentium 4 Extreme Edition directly from the Intel Developer Forum and already show its capability. We explain in detail, if AMD is able to pass Intel in the race for the fastest 32-Bit CPU."
Tue, 23 Sep, 2003 | 267 Click(s) | Detail
In-depth and thorough examination [Article, Digit-Life]
The 8th generation of AMD processors - Opteron and Athlon 64 - has reached our region for some time already. Our readers might have been asking why we had been tarrying with a review. The answer is simple - we posed a more interesting (and ambitious) aim - to examine its microarchitecture in depth and detail, examine its behaviour, and compose the most complete description of the K8 generation architecture. But first let's perform an easier task - understand the nuances of microarchitecture operation. And you, the reader, will determine the level of our success. Sun, 21 Sep, 2003 | 31 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
Reporter's Notebook: Prescott Conspiracy Theories [Article, ExtremeTech]
Perhaps the biggest story of this year's Intel Developer Forum was the one that wasn't there: Prescott.
Intel's next generation Pentium is supposed to generate "revenue shipments"during the fourth quarter, and sources generally expect the chip to launch sometime around October. (Mike Magee at the Inquirer has reported a October 26 launch date, right on top of Halloween.) Sun, 21 Sep, 2003 | 8 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
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