AMD casually intros new 45-watt processors

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]

[Karl Viklund @ Oct 9th 2007 9:20AM]

AMD > Intel

[Andir3.0 @ Oct 9th 2007 10:23AM]

Andir > Karl

[Andrew @ Oct 9th 2007 12:12PM]

Actually, no: AMD < Intel.

Hint: 45W.

[disciple83 @ Oct 9th 2007 9:33AM]

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.

[zed @ Oct 9th 2007 11:00AM]

This is Sparta!

[michas_pi @ Oct 9th 2007 12:04PM]

This is blasphemy, Spartan.

This is madness!

[doramjan @ Oct 9th 2007 11:10AM]

Unless I'm missing some clever play on words or some irony, it should read energy-CONSCIOUS, not energy-conscience.

[Andir3.0 @ Oct 9th 2007 2:01PM]

Your future robot overlords will have 45 Watt energy consciences.

[ginnal @ Oct 9th 2007 11:39AM]

AMD Will continue to rule the htpc roost.

This is exactly what I need for my small case.

[Jehuty @ Oct 9th 2007 1:05PM]

AMD FTW

[Aditya Bharadwaj @ Oct 10th 2007 3:33AM]

some1 gimme 4ghz-

[Slvrgun @ Oct 9th 2007 1:07PM]

Can we be serious at all? Some of us really would like to know if these are a better alternative to Core2Duos.

[SugarDaddy @ Oct 9th 2007 1:28PM]

What's the average wattage of, say, a P4 3 Ghz? Just to put this in perspective...

[Andir3.0 @ Oct 9th 2007 2:15PM]

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/190861-28-power-consumption-chart

Check a few posts down for a chart

[Andy @ Oct 9th 2007 3:34PM]

For a while I thought I might have to buy intel.

[belial20xx @ Oct 9th 2007 3:53PM]

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.

[Brian @ Oct 9th 2007 5:19PM]

The wait is worth it if it leads to a better product.

[kojo87 @ Oct 9th 2007 6:01PM]

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?

[Jack @ Oct 10th 2007 8:16AM]

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.