AMD Introduces Next Generation AMD Athlon™ II , AMD Phenom™ II Processors

August 06, 2009

AMD Introduces Next Generation AMD Athlon™ II , AMD Phenom™ II Processors

AMD Athlon™ II processor delivers new native dual-core architecture, efficient 45nm technology and 3 GHz performance at an affordable price AMD Phenom™ II X2 Black Edition processor combines value and unlocked potential for gamers and tuners on a budget.

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AMD Athlon™ II processor delivers new native dual-core architecture, efficient 45nm technology and 3 GHz performance at an affordable price AMD Phenom™ II X2 Black Edition processor combines value and unlocked potential for gamers and tuners on a budget.

Bringing its acclaimed 45nm technology to new high-volume processor designs, AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced two new dual-core desktop processors. Building on 10 years of AMD Athlon™ processor innovation, the new 45nm AMD Athlon™ II X2 250 processor gives mainstream consumers exceptional performance, efficiency and value. For enthusiasts and overclockers, AMD also announces the AMD Phenom™ II X2 550 Black Edition processor, the first ever dual-core AMD Phenom II CPU. With this latest addition to the AMD Phenom II processor family, users can now experience the power of AMD platform technology, codenamed “Dragon,” with dual-, triple- and quad-core configurations.

AMD Athlon x2AMD Athlon II X2 Processor Details

  • The AMD Athlon II X2 250 performs exceptionally well when combined with AMD chipsets and integrated graphics solutions to create an all-AMD platform. Platforms featuring all-AMD technology can deliver up to twice the graphics performance of those with Intel integrated graphics.
  • Windows® 7 is optimized for multi-core processors like AMD Athlon™ II processors to give consumers an amazingly fast, simple and engaging PC experience. For example, Windows 7 is tuned to make the most of these new processors’ power management features, such as AMD PowerNow!™ 3.0 technology. AMD power management technologies, in combination with Windows 7, can help OEMs and partners to build exceptionally green, cool and quiet PCs.
  • Based on AMD’s acclaimed 45nm process technology, the AMD Athlon II dual-core processor has a TDP of 65W and can slash power consumption by up to 50 percent when doing basic tasks, up to 40 percent when running heavy workloads and up to 50 percent when at idle.

AMD PhenomAMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition Details

  • AMD Black Edition processors, like the AMD Phenom™ II X2 550, help users to take control and unleash the maximum potential of Dragon platform technology’s unprecedented performance tuning capabilities.  The same massive headroom that set world records in recent months is at users’ finger tips, offering impressive performance at a price the competition can’t beat.
  • Users can also maximize their overclocking experience by utilizing the new features and capabilities of AMD OverDrive™ 3.0, designed to enable quick and effective tuning of their PC experience for optimal performance.
  • With dual-, triple- or quad-core processors, AMD provides platform level solutions at multiple price points, each of which exceeds expectations for virtually any user. 

Availability and technical details

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APU Model TDP CPU Cores CPU Frequency Radeon™ Cores GPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Cache
AMD Athlon™
5350
25W 4 2.05 GHz 128 600 MHz 1600 MHz 2 MB
AMD Athlon™
5150
25W 4 1.6 GHz 128 600 MHz 1600 MHz 2 MB
AMD Sempron™
3850
25W 4 1.3 GHz 128 450 MHz 1600 MHz 2 MB
AMD Sempron™
2650
25W 2 1.45 GHz 128 400 MHz 1333 MHz 1 MB

 

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