AMD Zambezi news, info, fans !

[Formula350]

If they did a 125W 4140P it could probably reach 4G default as the BD silicon core-gates itself. They should try doing a "E8400" along with the top-end, as 4 int modules will be all that most people need.

I think they should make something like an FX 4130P (I assume P = Performance) that has 8 modules, but only uses 1/2 of each to take advantage of all the potential bandwidth heh (John mentioned that on the 20Q blog, that a thread on each module would yield more throughput then two threads pers, but would produce more heat since modules couldn't shut down.)

I'd consider buying that, if they'd overclock into the 4.5GHz area almost guaranteed

[undone]

I guess this maybe the world's first official information about the version name lol. So called 8130, 8110 maybe fake.

[andos]

I guess this maybe the world's first official information about the version name lol. So called 8130, 8110 maybe fake.

old old old.

[w0mbat]

this one is so old and its one of the reason i posted the ASUS slide - cause it was the first document that kinda confirmed the naming scheme.

[Postmodum]

Ahahah... AMD did a really good job of keeping everything "secret". People are going in circles, coming up with "news" that surfaced some months ago ... just to keep this "speculation" running

Good job AMD People are freaking out! eheheh

[Mats]

Ahahah... AMD did a really good job of keeping everything "secret". People are going in circles, coming up with "news" that surfaced some months ago ... just to keep this "speculation" running

Good job AMD People are freaking out! eheheh

Agreed. People have hard time trying to figure out if a model runs a 3.6 or 3.8 GHz from a pshopped slide, without knowing the actual performance at all - TWO WEEKS FROM LAUNCH.


And before some smart guy once again says "NDA":

I know.

But still, impressive.

[informal]

Guys you all forgot about HD4000 series launch and the 400SP news just a few days before the launch? Wasn't that "blogger"(now banned here and pretty much elsewhere) assuring the rest of us that 400SP is the correct SP count? Also don't forget the launch of HD6800 series and the "specifications" that were surfacing,none of which were true.

[FlanK3r]

but its noice, because its the "Hype moment", more and more discussion in forums about BD last weeks

[w0mbat]

Guys you all forgot about HD4000 series launch and the 400SP news just a few days before the launch? Wasn't that "blogger"(now banned here and pretty much elsewhere) assuring the rest of us that 400SP is the correct SP count? Also don't forget the launch of HD6800 series and the "specifications" that were surfacing,none of which were true.

i remember quiet good. and i remember how everyone had proof that the slide nordichardware.com posted, stating 800sp + the right clks, was a fake. guess where that came from...

[zalbard]

Ahahah... AMD did a really good job of keeping everything "secret". People are going in circles, coming up with "news" that surfaced some months ago ... just to keep this "speculation" running

Good job AMD People are freaking out! eheheh

Not sure I like that, though, too much uncertainty and spam to go through...

[Manicdan]

I think they should make something like an FX 4130P (I assume P = Performance) that has 8 modules, but only uses 1/2 of each to take advantage of all the potential bandwidth heh (John mentioned that on the 20Q blog, that a thread on each module would yield more throughput then two threads pers, but would produce more heat since modules couldn't shut down.)

I'd consider buying that, if they'd overclock into the 4.5GHz area almost guaranteed

this might be a catch 22 though,

if you have 4 threads on 2 modules, you get 10% less perf, but you might get 15% better power savings compared to having 4 threads on 4 modules. that extra power savings turning into higher clocks and might get you 10% faster speeds, resulting in the same exact performance in the end.

so the question will be, does 4ghz on the FX-8110 equal 4.4ghz on the FX-4110, and which one will consume more power when running 4 threads

[Olivon]

Where's AMD Bulldozer ? - Sweclockers

Although the boards are ready for launch, the engineers have not access to real production samples of Bulldozer-based processors. Instead they use scaled-down and locked "engineering samples" and the older Phenom II to function test the new models.

The situation has even gone so far that motherboard manufacturers are reluctant to launch the new models in June and is considering cuts in supply. Although it is still using the old Phenom II socket AM3, but this combination is more difficult to market.

Without a precise planning from AMD's site now requires manufacturers to the new processors will take until August or even September. It is dangerously close to Intel's launch of Sandy Bridge-E which has the potential to steal the limelight, at least among enthusiasts who put performance first.

[Brother Esau]

this is why I was forced to build a Intel System for my server, Hardware failure dictated that I could wait no more for these phantom processors. Let alone the fact that the server side of Bulldozer will no see the light of day until Dec...maybe!

[RussC]

What a shock, if true.

RussC

[freeloader]

I'm pretty sure someone else has said it, but if AMD has to significantly delay the launch of BD, wouldn't they have to inform their shareholders?

As far as I know, they have not issued any warnings of a delay to anyone, yet.

[DarthShader]

Sounds like AMD secrecy is bordering on paranoid.

[Brother Esau]

Frankly, I am dissapointed on the fact that I had to resort to a Intel Build for my server. But, considering the fact that I have been waiting 4 years for this Unicorn it was more of a reality decision versus a paranoia one, just could not wait any longer do to hardware failure

[Postmodum]

Nice to see on that article that "they use scaled-down and locked "engineering samples" " for testing... :x

Oh boy ... my i7 920 is still "alive and kicking" ... i can w8 ... but for those of you who are reaching your psychological brake point of sanity while waiting for the BD ... this is rough news :x

Still... i'm really looking forward and i truly believe that this is going to be an hell of a chip ...

Intel did re-schedule the Ivy Bridge too ... ahahah ... paper launch really sucks, even worst when that paper is written with "invisible ink" ehehhe

[duploxxx]

TWO WEEKS FROM LAUNCH.


And before some smart guy once again says "NDA":

I know.

But still, impressive.

you know but you still think we are 2 weeks from launch... now that is what I call FUNNY

Does anybody know which site that linked to another site that linked to another site that got a rumor written in a forum that there will be a launch of BD?

[demonkevy666]

this is why I was forced to build a Intel System for my server, Hardware failure dictated that I could wait no more for these phantom processors. Let alone the fact that the server side of Bulldozer will no see the light of day until Dec...maybe!

Enron Of cpu's....

IMO
it's because the boards aren't there is BS.
The board them self can take AM3 cpu's In fact they where slated to be out by March If I recall.
There isn't a problem with the cpus it's the licensing SLI doing it making boards late.
I'd like to also know why everyone is claiming the I7 2600K as high end ? When it's mid-range for intel. :/

[Mats]

you know but you still think we are 2 weeks from launch... now that is what I call FUNNY

So when is it? If AMD is serious with the Q2 statement I may be 3 weeks off at most, not a big deal.

Does anybody know which site that linked to another side that linked to another side that got a rumor written in a forum that there will be a launch of BD?

All I know is this, feel free to post some more recent info, I haven't seen anything.

Dunno what rumor you're talking about?

[halfwaythere]

If we are to believe this slide then we're getting new revisions by years end:

[eXa]

this might be a catch 22 though,

if you have 4 threads on 2 modules, you get 10% less perf, but you might get 15% better power savings compared to having 4 threads on 4 modules. that extra power savings turning into higher clocks and might get you 10% faster speeds, resulting in the same exact performance in the end.

so the question will be, does 4ghz on the FX-8110 equal 4.4ghz on the FX-4110, and which one will consume more power when running 4 threads

Also, there is supposedly some situations where having the work done on 2 modules rather than 1 can hurt performance. Shared resources can be an advantage sometimes.

[Mats]

If we are to believe this slide then we're getting new revisions by years end:

New models maybe, but I don't see anything about a new revision tho.

[duploxxx]

So when is it? If AMD is serious with the Q2 statement I may be 3 weeks off at most, not a big deal.

All I know is this, feel free to post some more recent info, I haven't seen anything.

Dunno what rumor you're talking about?

that is a slide from 2010

the main thing is missing on the bottom * see footnotes at end of presentation: Production schedules and naming is preliminary and subject to change

If we are to believe this slide then we're getting new revisions by years end:

also old presentation... see above