AMD to launch two low-power desktop CPUs for low-cost PC market in November
AMD is planning to launch two low-power desktop CPUs Athlon 2650e and Athlon X2 3250e under its UVC (Ultra-Value Client) product line targeting OEMs in November, according to sources at motherboard makers. The Athlon 2650e will have a core frequency of 1.6GHz and TDP f 15W, while the Athlon X2 3250e will have a core frequency of 1.5GHz and TDP of 22W. The two CPUs will be fabbed on a 65nm process and will only be provided to OEM customers (initially).
In additional news, AMD is also planning to launch a triple-core Phenom X3 8850 CPU using a 65nm process in early October. The CPU will feature a core frequency of 2.5GHz and a maximum TDP of 95W. The company will also launch a new Black Edition CPU in December. The company’s transition to 45nm is also reportedly delayed. AMD is pushing the launch schedule of its 45nm quad-core CPUs (Deneb) to the end of 2008, however the launch is expected to slip to early January 2009, noted the sources.
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