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Just like in the other threads here, here and here we propose our own SKUs. This time it will be for Socket AM3+.
So here two of mine:
1.FX-4350 FX-4370: Quad core Vishera @ 4.4 Ghz base clock with 4.7 GHz turbo, TDP 125 watts. (Think of this as one half of a 220 watt FX-9370).
Reason for proposing this SKU:
----The existing FX-4300 is rated at only 95 watts with a 3.8 Ghz base clock and 4.0 GHz turbo. However, the vast majority of budget oriented AM3+ boards are capable of handling a 125 watt CPU. Therefore I thought it made sense to take advantage of that extra headroom and create a faster clocked entry level chip for those who don't like to overclock.
2. FX-6300E: Hex core Vishera @ 3.0 Ghz based clock with 4.0 Ghz turbo, 65 watt TDP.
Reason for proposing this SKU:
----A lower TDP hexcore primarily for slim form factor Pre-built desktops.
Side Note: I also had a FX-4300E created, but I am under the impression AMD really doesn't have so many harvested Vishera quad core dies available. That and I really didn't think it fit considering what is already available. So I decided instead to focus the relatively low volume quad core chip in a more high performance budget enthusiast oriented direction and thus we only have theFX-4350 FX-4370.
3. Athlon x8 8300: Octocore Vishera @ 3.3 Ghz with 4.2 Ghz turbo. L3 cache disabled. TDP? (Not sure what it should be. I would assume removing L3 would lower power consumption somewhat compared to the 95 watt FX8300)
Reason for proposing this SKU:
----Looking thru the AM3+ Lineup here and here, I've noticed all the processors have the full 8MB L3 cache (with the exception of the FX-4300 which only has 4MB). However, it should be noted that the Vishera die is occupied by a very large amount of L3 cache (see below). This would make the chances of having a die with the full eight cores, but a defect in part of the L3 cache very high. Therefore I believe AMD should release additional chips with some or all of the L3 cache disabled.
So here two of mine:
1.
Reason for proposing this SKU:
----The existing FX-4300 is rated at only 95 watts with a 3.8 Ghz base clock and 4.0 GHz turbo. However, the vast majority of budget oriented AM3+ boards are capable of handling a 125 watt CPU. Therefore I thought it made sense to take advantage of that extra headroom and create a faster clocked entry level chip for those who don't like to overclock.
2. FX-6300E: Hex core Vishera @ 3.0 Ghz based clock with 4.0 Ghz turbo, 65 watt TDP.
Reason for proposing this SKU:
----A lower TDP hexcore primarily for slim form factor Pre-built desktops.
Side Note: I also had a FX-4300E created, but I am under the impression AMD really doesn't have so many harvested Vishera quad core dies available. That and I really didn't think it fit considering what is already available. So I decided instead to focus the relatively low volume quad core chip in a more high performance budget enthusiast oriented direction and thus we only have the
3. Athlon x8 8300: Octocore Vishera @ 3.3 Ghz with 4.2 Ghz turbo. L3 cache disabled. TDP? (Not sure what it should be. I would assume removing L3 would lower power consumption somewhat compared to the 95 watt FX8300)
Reason for proposing this SKU:
----Looking thru the AM3+ Lineup here and here, I've noticed all the processors have the full 8MB L3 cache (with the exception of the FX-4300 which only has 4MB). However, it should be noted that the Vishera die is occupied by a very large amount of L3 cache (see below). This would make the chances of having a die with the full eight cores, but a defect in part of the L3 cache very high. Therefore I believe AMD should release additional chips with some or all of the L3 cache disabled.
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