AMD "Piledriver" refresh of Zambezi - info, speculations, test, fans

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Let's not forget that this is a core revision not a node change or major architectural design change.

Intel got a whopping ~5% from both a node drop from 32nm to 22nm and a switch to trigate transistors when moving from Sandy Bridge to Ivy Bridge, so AMD ain't doing too badly IMO if they gain ~10-15%, increase base clockspeeds and retain the same 125w TDP on the 8xxx series.

In addition if Vishera OCs like Zambezi then we're in for a good time. I'm not the least bit concerned about how much power Vishera draws, even when OC'ed. With a ~$200 price tag for the FX-8350 (in the U.S.), I expect a lot of people will be all over these chippies like white-on-rice.