Japan: 45w Athlon II X2 (235e, 240e) X4 (605e)

[Eeqmcsq]

Three 45W Athlon II spotted in Japan
A simple review on AMD Athlon II X4 605e

AMD's energy efficient CPUs have always carried a price premium over their regular CPUs. In Japan, the 235e is priced from $75-82, the 240e from $86-91, and 605e from $157-$169 (ouch!).

The 45w quad core is what I've been waiting for. Assuming these prices are on par with what we'll get here in the US, that's a heftier price tag that I expected. That's either because the supply of stable low voltage Athlon II X4s is pretty rare, or ironically, because there is no competition from Intel in the 45w TDP market.

Anyway, I couldn't find any info on a specific release date for the US.

 

[drizek]

Ya, that does sound a bit steep. Usually the premium is just a few dollars.

 

[LoneNinja]

I can't say for sure, but I read some where AMD is releasing the Athlon II X3 when Windows 7 launches. I believe some of the energy efficient chips from Athlon II X2 and X4 were included in that launch.

 

[Engineer]

Originally posted by: drizek
Ya, that does sound a bit steep. Usually the premium is just a few dollars.

Out of my range if true. With the 620 running as low as $89 right now, I would take my chances by underclocking and undervolting a 620 vs paying almost double for the 605e.

 

[drizek]

Ya, when I went to buy an X2, the 4850e and the 5200 were the same price. I got the 5200, overclocked it by a couple hundred mhz and lowered the voltage to below 4850e levels. I had an older 4850e that I put in my dads computer because his board had no voltage mod capability.