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AMD Slashes Prices, Introduces new Entry Level FX-4130 Processor
HARDWARE NEWS
In a bid to accelerate sales until the end of the year, AMD slashed prices of its processors to make the parts more attractive. Furthermore, new discrete CPU aims to win as much market as possible.
On 8/27/2012 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
AMD Comes Clean on Transistor Numbers With FX, Fusion Processors
HARDWARE NEWS
Following our expose on the transistor numbers in the Llano and Trinity processors, AMD's Peter Amos came back to us with an official explanation.
On 5/28/2012 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

AMD Revises the Llano Fusion APU Transistor Count
GRAPHICS, HARDWARE NEWS
Recently one of our readers accused us of not checking the facts, when in fact it is someone else who should probably dedicate some effort to get their facts straight.
On 5/23/2012 by Marcus Pollice... Comments (0) Read more
Microsoft Releases AMD Bulldozer Patch by Mistake: Incomplete Update
HARDWARE, SOFTWARE NEWS
On the news of Microsoft pulling the AMD Bulldozer kernel patch, we contacted AMD and Microsoft to get to the bottom of this. The answer was quite surprising.
On 12/16/2011 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

AMD's Phaseout of 45nm Phenoms Imminent After Manufacturing Issues
HARDWARE, BUSINESS NEWS
Albeit the AMD FX line wasn't very well received by reviewers, the customers obviously liked the part and the 45nm Phenom II CPUs are now being phased out, as sources from distributors indicated.
On 12/5/2011 by Marcus Pollice... Comments (0) Read more
Intel Retailers Jack Up Core i5/i7 Prices After Bulldozer Launch?
HARDWARE, BUSINESS NEWS
Last week AMD finally launched their long-awaited AMD FX high-end CPU series based on the Bulldozer architecture. But the launch triggered some other reactions as well, including pricing changes on the Intel side.
On 10/20/2011 by Marcus Pollice... Comments (0) Read more

AMD’s FX-8150 Sold Out at Most Online Retailers
HARDWARE NEWS
Upon checking around the internet, we noticed that AMD’s FX-8150s were completely sold out at all the major online retailers. 
On 10/19/2011 by Anshel Sag... Comments (0) Read more
AMD FX-8150 Bulldozer Processor Review
HARDWARE REVIEWS
AMD's long awaited Bulldozer is finally available and we've got it here for review. Can AMD provide an answer to Intel after three years of delays?
On 10/17/2011 by Anshel Sag... Comments (0) Read more

PC Canada Leaks AMD "Bulldozer" FX Prices, Benchmarks Leaked
HARDWARE NEWS
Given that AMD is launching its Bulldozer processors soon, we're not surprised to see etailers gaining page views by slipping up details about the upcoming products.
On 10/10/2011 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
iBUYPOWER Launches World's Fastest AMD FX-8150 "Bulldozer" System
GRAPHICS, HARDWARE NEWS
AMD might have scope some headlines in the morning, but just like Ferrari would be just another F1 team if there wasn't for iconic cars, AMD and iBUYPOWER came out with a production version.
On 9/13/2011 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

AMD Trounces Intel: Guinness Crowns Bulldozer as the Fastest X86 CPU
HARDWARE NEWS
Before the first day of IDF Fall 2011, Intel's annual conference even started, AMD staged a major coup - AMD's FX processor received acknowledgement from the Guinness Book of World Records.
On 9/13/2011 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
SiSoft Leaks AMD FX-8100 "Zambezi" Scores: Worse Than Intel Core i7
HARDWARE, SOFTWARE NEWS
Few minutes ago, we received a link to a Google Cache page from an Israeli source which was flabbergasted at the results. SiSoft tested the ES version of Zambezi, FX-8100 CPU at 2.8/3.8GHz.
On 9/8/2011 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

AMD Ships First Bulldozers: 16-Core Opteron "Interlagos" Processor
HARDWARE, ENTERPRISE NEWS
AMD just released a press release stating that the first revenue shipments of the 16-core "Interlagos" are underway. As stated in their second quarter earnings call, AMD began production of the chips in August
On 9/7/2011 by Marcus Pollice... Comments (0) Read more
Gigabyte leaks Six AMD Bulldozer Launch Models (SKU)
HARDWARE NEWS
Even though there are no retail products in sight, GigaByte accidentaly leaked the list of six illusive AMD FX processors based on the Zambezi die. You've guessed it right, it's the Bulldozer CPU architecture.
On 9/1/2011 by Marcus Pollice... Comments (0) Read more

AMD Bulldozer Yields Are Fine, Fusion Llano APUs Are Not: GPU is The Issue
GRAPHICS, HARDWARE NEWS
Even before the start of GlobalFoundries Technolgoy Conference 2011, which is being held here, in Santa Clara Convention Center, we learned what’s been bugging AMD of late…
On 8/30/2011 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
AMD at Comic-Con 2011
HARDWARE, DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
AMD had quite a presence at Comic-Con 2011 and it showed attendees and gamers how serious AMD is about gaming.
On 7/28/2011 by Anshel Sag... Comments (0) Read more

Earnings Call Analysis: AMD focuses on APUs
BUSINESS, ENTERPRISE, HARDWARE ANALYSIS
We already covered the financial side of the release right after the announcement was made and will now dive deeper into what AMD told to investors and how the company plans to evolve in the future.
On 7/23/2011 by Marcus Pollice... Comments (0) Read more
AMD Reports Improved Profitability in 2Q 2011
HARDWARE, BUSINESS ANALYSIS
AMD [NASDAQ: AMD] today reported their earnings for the 2Q 2011 showing that the company’s APU strategy is indeed paying off.
On 7/21/2011 by Anshel Sag... Comments (0) Read more

AMD Confirms FX Pricing: Mid-$300 for an 8-Core Processor
HARDWARE, BUSINESS NEWS
Today, we met with AMD PR and executive team at E3 2011 exhibition in Los Angeles, CA and got a confirmation of a lot of information that's been rumored around the Internet.
On 6/7/2011 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
AMD Reintroduces FX Processor Brand at E3
HARDWARE NEWS
As we mentioned couple of times, AMD chose E3 game show in Los Angeles to introduce the marketing push behind the Bulldozer CPU Architecture.
On 6/7/2011 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

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