AMD's counterpunch to Intel's Sandy Bridge finally came today with the launch of the AMD FX family of CPUs. Built on the tech company's new multi-core Bulldozer architecture, the FX line includes the first-ever eight-core desktop processor at a surprisingly affordable price.
"AMD FX CPUs are back with a vengeance, as validated by the recent feat of setting a Guinness World Records title for Highest Frequency of a Computer Processor," AMD's Chris Cloran said in a statement. "While overclockers will certainly enjoy the frequencies the AMD FX processors can achieve, PC enthusiasts and HD media aficionados will appreciate the remarkable experience that AMD FX processors can provide as part of a balanced, affordable desktop system."
See the FX series go head-to-head with Intel's i5 and i7 chips below:
Starting today, the below AMD FX CPUs will be available from global retailers:
FX-8150: Eight cores, 3.6 GHz CPU base (3.9 GHz Turbo Core, 4.2 GHz Max Turbo), $245 suggested retail price (U.S.)
FX-8120: Eight cores, 3.1 GHz CPU base (3.4 GHz Turbo Core, 4.0 GHz Max Turbo), $205 suggested retail price (U.S.)
FX-6100: Six cores, 3.3 GHz CPU base (3.6 GHz Turbo Core, 3.9 GHz Max Turbo), $165 suggested retail price (U.S.)
FX-4100: Four cores, 3.6 GHz CPU base (3.7 GHz Turbo Core, 3.8 GHz Max Turbo), $115 suggested retail price (U.S)
Spy Guy says: AMD is making a big push with the FX series, with performance and, most notably, pricing that will make gamers think twice before going Sandy Bridge. The question is, did AMD take too long to get into the race?
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