AMD Triple-Core benchmarked

[KTE]

What he mentions is very obvious.

[R101]

Well, you bring in a good point.... but a 3.33 GHz wolfdale is likely a top (or near top bin) dual core. I just don't have enough data nor a good enough sense of scaling to figure where the tri-core will fit within the performance curve to make a good estimate.

If I follow, you are arguing that Intel will have enough power/pricing in their dual core line up to compete with the tri-cores, you might be right I cannot be certain.

Jack

Well, as it appears a 3GHz Wolfdale part (or even 2.83) would be quite enough to match the tri-core, at least in the 3dm06 test. And with way smaller die size, the price can be set pretty low.

[Fr3ak]

English version of the news with additional graphs:
http://www.pcgameshardware.de/?article_id=622388

[tvdang7]

maybe some one can "unlock" the xtra core and turn it into quad. kinda like that one guy that accidently turned his single core s939 into a dual core 3800 x2 here on XS cant remember where the thread went tho.

[Hornet331]

maybe some one can "unlock" the xtra core and turn it into quad. kinda like that one guy that accidently turned his single core s939 into a dual core 3800 x2 here on XS cant remember where the thread went tho.

i dont think thats possible, especial when the core is physical disabled