Turbo CORE Blog

[JF-AMD]

http://bit.ly/geqna3

For those of you that have been asking for details.

[SpuTnicK]

Is these relate to Server CPUs only or Desktop ones will feature TurboCore and CoolSpeed technologies too?

[Panther_Seraphi]

Just read it and even though it doesnt really give away too much detail it seems like the turbo core and cool n quiet technologies seem like they have more range now more than ever.

I wonder how long till we get to the stage of a fully variable CPU clock?

[JF-AMD]

This will be available in both client and server parts.

[Manicdan]

think this will offer a unique way to overclock, like i up the voltage by .05v and modify a setting to let the TDP max out 30% higher, and let the cpu handle the rest?

i wouldnt expect it to know what is or isnt stable, but what is and isnt in the same TDP that i tell it i want

[zalbard]

So, basically, if there is some load on the CPU, then depending on how many cores are used, we get different CPU frequency (assuming we stay within TDP)? And these are pre-set values (and not calculated on the fly based on TDP, or whatever)?

[JF-AMD]

There is a base frequency and a max frequency. The processor will move between those 2 based on the workload, trying to get as high as possible, with the limit being the TDP of the processor.

Obviously, with different #'s of cores being used, you have a different range between how much power is being consumed at base - but max power remains the same.

[Manicdan]

will it jump only by multiples of 100mhz (.5x multi) or is it much more dynamic than that?

[zalbard]

There is a base frequency and a max frequency. The processor will move between those 2 based on the workload, trying to get as high as possible, with the limit being the TDP of the processor.

Obviously, with different #'s of cores being used, you have a different range between how much power is being consumed at base - but max power remains the same.

I see. Thanks for clearing this up.

[JF-AMD]

will it jump only by multiples of 100mhz (.5x multi) or is it much more dynamic than that?

Can't cover that just yet, that is a launch detail.

[FlanK3r]

I wrote you my question on your blog

[Johnny87au]

Thanks JF, So if im understanding this correct the new Turbo core you guys have with BD isnt like intel where its just a added multiplier, Its a boost of up to 500mhz on each core.. So it pretty much boosts the core frequency on each core until it reached the tdp ?? Am i on the same page as you guys?

[FlanK3r]

read the his blog about it. Its "clear"

[informal]

It's boosting clock across all 16 cores in Interlagos while they are under full load AND below the maximum TDP level. Intel's xeons have 1 speed bin boost(~100Mhz) across all cores under full load load but for limited time period.

[Johnny87au]

read the his blog about it. Its "clear"

i did, was just making sure

[JF-AMD]

Thanks JF, So if im understanding this correct the new Turbo core you guys have with BD isnt like intel where its just a added multiplier, Its a boost of up to 500mhz on each core.. So it pretty much boosts the core frequency on each core until it reached the tdp ?? Am i on the same page as you guys?

correct

[FlanK3r]

For Bulldozer launch day I will take holiday . Need time to readings all reviews etc :-D