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AMD soon launching new Athlon II X3, X2 CPUs

Robert Hallock October 16, 2009 8:56 PM ET in Tech

According to reports, AMD is preparing to launch new parts in their Athlon II X2 and Athlon II X3 lineup.

In all, Fudzilla reports that five chips are in the pipeline, including the Athlon II X3 425 at 2.7GHz, 435 at 2.9GHz and 445 at 3.1GHz, as well as the low-power Athlon II X2 235e and 240e chips clocked at 2.7GHz and 2.8GHz, respectively. While not immediately on the docket, he also says that 45w Ranas known as the 400e and 405e will eventually tip up at 2.2 and 2.3GHz. The parts should launch on or around October 22.

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9 Comments:

  1. primesuspect
    The Icrontic Guy
    16 Oct '09, 9:09 pm

    We've got a 240e in house on the test bench, we will have a review up on launch day, which is October 20th

  2. Zuntar
    Modder extraordinaire
    17 Oct '09, 7:13 am

    Looks like AMD plans to flood the low end market even more.

  3. mirage
    Veteran Icrontian
    17 Oct '09, 7:37 am

    I am not even attempting to know all of the AMD CPU models anymore. So many core variations, even the same model CPU can have different cores (e.g. with L3 disabled or physically removed). It may not matter to the average consumer, but an enthusiast overclocker needs to know and follow. It is getting difficult.

  4. Robert Hallock
    Cad
    17 Oct '09, 11:04 am

    ^ To that end, I am writing an article that explains all current codenames for both AMD and Intel.

  5. mirage
    Veteran Icrontian
    17 Oct '09, 11:13 am

    I will bookmark it for sure, thanks!

  6. lordbean
    404 Brain Not Found
    17 Oct '09, 5:09 pm

    Wow, the TDP's real low on the bottom-end athlons. HTPC material, or too slow?

  7. primesuspect
    The Icrontic Guy
    17 Oct '09, 6:29 pm

    They are definitely HTPC material.

  8. ardichoke
    King Banana Spanner
    17 Oct '09, 7:10 pm

    Considering I have the original Athlon X2 equivalent of the X2 240e I can say that they are definitely not too slow. I would LOVE to have an HTPC built with one. Heck, my computer is still a competent gaming box for my needs at least.

  9. Robert Hallock
    Cad
    17 Oct '09, 8:49 pm

    The Athlon II X2 and X4 are outstanding HTPC chips when combined with a 785G motherboard that has HDMI. Seriously... I've seen it with my own eyes, and I was really impressed.

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