Quote Originally Posted by Manicdan View Post
it is very nice to see the change. the jump from 65nm to 45nm seems less of a jump than the first 45nm to current. a 940 was 4x3.0ghz for 140w, now we have 6x3.2ghz for 125W.

im betting its the reduced voltages, 1.225v i think is what we saw on the CPUid thread. and it might be possible all chips are running that for stock volts
940 was 4x3.0ghz for 125w. Now we have 945 with 95W TDP and will have 955 with 95W TDP soon.


Q7: How does AMD determine when to transition to a new process technology generation?

A7: AMD transitions to a new process technology generation when it is right for our customers and right for the company.

A common misconception is that being first to a new process technology generation is the fundamental determinant of performance and energy efficiency leadership. AMD has
proven this to be false.

Rather than the more costly and higher-risk method of making a full technology transition every two years, AMD uses a unique and highly efficient method called Continuous Technology Improvement (CTI).

CTI allows us to maximize the benefits and increase the return on investment of a single process technology generation for as long as possible by evolving and improving the transistor designs within that generation. This is why at many points in our history our processors and platforms have remained competitive, even when compared against those from our competitors based on the next process technology generation.

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