AMD casually intros new 45-watt processors
By Darren Murph 
posted Oct 9th 2007 9:18AM
posted Oct 9th 2007 9:18AM
Shortly after (quietly) unveiling the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Black Edition, AMD has used a similar tactic with a half dozen more processors. The new 45-watt offerings span the Athlon X2, Athlon and Sempron lines, and come in like so (with prices reflecting batches of 1,000): the 2.3GHz Athlon X2 BE-2400 ($104), 2.4GHz Athlon LE-1620 ($53), 2.2GHz Athlon LE-1600 ($47), 2.2GHz Sempron LE-1250 ($53), 2.1GHz Sempron LE-1200 ($48) and the 1.9GHz Sempron LE-1100 ($37). No word yet on what OEMs will be integrating these chips into their machines, but we wouldn't be surprised to see 'em filter into smaller, more energy-conscious rigs.[Via ExtremeTech]
AMD > Intel
Andir > Karl
Actually, no: AMD < Intel.
Hint: 45W.
Does anyone know where I can find comparisons for these chips vs Core2 processors? I am still using a lowly PentiumD as my CPU and am looking for a very cost effective upgrade. I am no longer interested in the battle between Intel and AMD, as it only gets better for the consumer as days go by one way or the other.
This is Sparta!
This is blasphemy, Spartan.
This is madness!
Unless I'm missing some clever play on words or some irony, it should read energy-CONSCIOUS, not energy-conscience.
Your future robot overlords will have 45 Watt energy consciences.
AMD Will continue to rule the htpc roost.
This is exactly what I need for my small case.
Who cares about this... Where is the Phenom already. I am still holding out for the x4 phenom true quad core chips. Come on AMD give us the Phenon...
As a note new egg is selling the new AMD quad core Opty 1.9Ghz per core. SO hopefully AMD will get the Phenom to us soon.
The wait is worth it if it leads to a better product.
AMD FTW
some1 gimme 4ghz-
Can we be serious at all? Some of us really would like to know if these are a better alternative to Core2Duos.
What's the average wattage of, say, a P4 3 Ghz? Just to put this in perspective...
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/190861-28-power-consumption-chart
Check a few posts down for a chart
For a while I thought I might have to buy intel.
i dont really understand the significance of the 5000+ X2 BlackBox (2.6GHZ) when they are up to 6400+ X2 BlackBox (3.2GHZ)
im holding out for a Phenom before i upgrade from my 3800+ X2. they are going to be socket AM2 compatible right?
I hope so, my shuttle is a bit behind the times with a 4000+ ee 65w, wish they would release them already and concentrating on making those processors more efficient.