AMD will still make single core processors...?

[Bartman39]

Borrowed from a link to another thread on names of the new processors...

The low-end of the market will continue to be served E-series accelerated processing units with one or two cores and a basic Radeon HD 6000-class graphics endine code-named Zacate under AMD Vision sticker.

This is what I wonder about...? Name is a name but why are they hanging on to single core processors...? Also will the next generation boards support all the way from the single core to the top of the line processor...? Also will this apply to laptop boards or just desktop...?


Opinions...?

 

[Nirreln]

Also will this apply to laptop boards or just desktop...?

Neither really Zacate is AMD's version of an Atom type processor. So that means it's for netbooks and nettops.

 

[Bartman39]

That answers part of it for me... (thanks) So this does mean AMD will no longer make a desktop single core processor of any kind...?

Meaning no more unlocking of cheap Sargas like processors...?

 

[Arkadrel]

I think the "bulldozer" is what your thinking of.
The "bobcat" goes into those small APUs that are for netbooks.

The bulldozer will be for desktops and servers, and will have 8 - 16 cores.
1 cpu, with 16 "cores" inside it, so you have 16 threads running at the same time.

 

[Cogman]

Name is a name but why are they hanging on to single core processors?

There are still lots of applications that low power is better than high speed. HTPC, car computers, etc.

Also will the next generation boards support all the way from the single core to the top of the line processor...?

No, current generation boards don't either.

Also will this apply to laptop boards or just desktop...?

Applies to both. Though, replacing laptop CPUs is significantly harder.

Opinions...?[/QUOTE]

 

[Bartman39]

Thanks Cogman...:thumbsup:

Did have a question on this...?

Also will the next generation boards support all the way from the single core to the top of the line processor...?
No, current generation boards don't either.

I thought the current AM3 boards support from the Sargas 140`s to the Thuban`s...? (most of them anyhow...?) Just wondered if the new gen cpu`s and boards will be this way...? (not meaning compatible with the current cpu`s)

 

[Mopetar]

That answers part of it for me... (thanks) So this does mean AMD will no longer make a desktop single core processor of any kind...?

Meaning no more unlocking of cheap Sargas like processors...?

Considering that Bulldozer cores come in pairs due to the module arrangement, it's unlikely that there will be any single-core desktop CPUs in the future. You might be able to find some previous generation parts still in the channel, but they're not going to be manufacturing any new ones.

 

[LoneNinja]

Thanks Cogman...:thumbsup:

Did have a question on this...?





I thought the current AM3 boards support from the Sargas 140`s to the Thuban`s...? (most of them anyhow...?) Just wondered if the new gen cpu`s and boards will be this way...? (not meaning compatible with the current cpu`s)

Zacate, which you originally mentioned is a really low power chip with it's own socket, and will be found in netbooks and other low power devices. Bulldozer will require an AM3+ motherboard, but these boards will support AM3 processors, meaning anything from a single core Sempron to an 8 core Bulldozer based chip will be possible. I don't think AMD has confirmed a socket for Llano yet(mainstream APU).

 

[nyker96]

I think but next year they'll probably have a cheap version of BD serving sub 100 range. Since BD is like 1 module or 2 cpus, I'd say by next year desktop CPU will be at least dual core.

Also I heard rumors that Intel when Ivy comes out in 2012 will put a cheap sub 100 quad core into the mix, maybe even make dual core totally obsolete by end of 2012. But that's just rumors. somehow I think the very low end desktop really don't need anything more than dual core, I personally think dual core will persist for some time.

 

[tweakboy]

Ya for laptops I bet... Im sure its fast for regular laptop user stuff. thx