In what could be a brilliant marketing move or a gimmick to some, AMD has revealed a new line of CPUs on its roadmap - triple-core processors. Based off of the Phenom quad-core design, triple-core are set to fill the void between current dual-core and quad-core offerings.
Arriving sometime in the first quarter of 2008, these new processors should be cheaper than their four-cored compatriots while still offering more power than its dual-core siblings. While many applications have still yet to see full support of multi-core CPUs, users will still see an increased performance boost when multitasking.
“With our advanced multi-core architecture, AMD is in a unique position to enable a wider range of premium desktop solutions, providing a smarter choice for customers and end users,” said Greg White, vice president and general manager, Desktop Division, AMD. “This innovation is a direct result of our development of the industry’s first true, native quad-core design, coupled with AMD’s manufacturing flexibility, to create multi-core processors in two, three, and four computational core configurations on a single die of silicon. As a customer-centric company, AMD is committed to working with our OEMs to deliver compelling value propositions across their multi-core product families with capabilities that address their requirements and aspirations.”
While AMD was adamant that there have been no yield problems with its quad-core processors, this introduction may give some proof to there really being one. This part could just be a quad-core CPU that had problems with one of the cores but instead of completely binning the processors, it has disabled the faulty core and labelled it as a triple-core. Even if this is the case, it wouldn't be the first time that a manufacturer has done something like this and it won't be the last.
Will the triple-core offerings end up being like the middle child of a family: often ignored and forgotten about. Or will it really prove to fill the niche between not having the money to spend on a quad-core but still wanting more than a dual-core? Time will tell but come early next year, you can expect a review from us to see if it will suit your needs.
Discuss your thoughts on this new offering over in the forums or in the comment section below.
Arriving sometime in the first quarter of 2008, these new processors should be cheaper than their four-cored compatriots while still offering more power than its dual-core siblings. While many applications have still yet to see full support of multi-core CPUs, users will still see an increased performance boost when multitasking.
“With our advanced multi-core architecture, AMD is in a unique position to enable a wider range of premium desktop solutions, providing a smarter choice for customers and end users,” said Greg White, vice president and general manager, Desktop Division, AMD. “This innovation is a direct result of our development of the industry’s first true, native quad-core design, coupled with AMD’s manufacturing flexibility, to create multi-core processors in two, three, and four computational core configurations on a single die of silicon. As a customer-centric company, AMD is committed to working with our OEMs to deliver compelling value propositions across their multi-core product families with capabilities that address their requirements and aspirations.”
While AMD was adamant that there have been no yield problems with its quad-core processors, this introduction may give some proof to there really being one. This part could just be a quad-core CPU that had problems with one of the cores but instead of completely binning the processors, it has disabled the faulty core and labelled it as a triple-core. Even if this is the case, it wouldn't be the first time that a manufacturer has done something like this and it won't be the last.
Will the triple-core offerings end up being like the middle child of a family: often ignored and forgotten about. Or will it really prove to fill the niche between not having the money to spend on a quad-core but still wanting more than a dual-core? Time will tell but come early next year, you can expect a review from us to see if it will suit your needs.
Discuss your thoughts on this new offering over in the forums or in the comment section below.
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