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AMD Unleashes First-Ever 5 GHz Processor
Enthusiasts get unbelievable PC performance with new AMD FX-9000 Series Processor


Los Angeles— E3 —6/11/2013
AMD (NYSE: AMD) today unveiled its most powerful member of the legendary AMD FX family of CPUs, the world’s first commercially available 5 GHz CPU processor, the AMD FX-9590. These 8-core CPUs deliver new levels of gaming and multimedia performance for desktop enthusiasts. AMD FX-9000 Series CPUs will be available initially in PCs through system integrators.

“At E3 this week, AMD demonstrated why it is at the core of gaming,” said Bernd Lienhard, corporate vice president and general manager, Client Products Division at AMD. “The new FX 5 GHz processor is an emphatic performance statement to the most demanding gamers seeking ultra-high resolution experiences including AMD Eyefinity technology. This is another proud innovation for AMD in delivering the world’s first commercially available 5 GHz processor.”

“AMD continues to push the envelope when it comes to desktop capabilities and power performance,” said Wallace Santos, CEO and founder of MAINGEAR. “In unveiling the world’s first 5 GHz 8-core CPU, AMD continues to lead the way in innovation while providing our customers with a best-in-class experience. We are thrilled to be part of this exciting launch.”

The new 5 GHz FX-9590 and 4.7 GHz FX-9370 feature the “Piledriver” architecture, are unlocked for easy overclocking and pave the way for enthusiasts to enjoy higher CPU speeds and related performance gains1. Additionally, these processors feature AMD Turbo Core 3.0 technology to dynamically optimize performance across CPU cores and enable maximum computing for the most intensive workloads.

AMD was the first to break the 1 GHz barrier in May of 2000 and continues to set the standard in technology innovation including the first Windows compatible 64-bit PC processor and the first native dual-core and quad-core processors. AMD also introduced the first APU (unifying CPU and Radeon™ graphics on the same chip) and the first x86 quad-core SoC, continuing forward with HSA architectures and programming models.

The new AMD FX CPUs will be available from system integrators globally beginning this summer. Two models will be available:

FX-9590: Eight “Piledriver” cores, 5 GHz Max Turbo
FX-9370: Eight “Piledriver” cores, 4.7 GHz Max Turbo
 
Awesome! Now how much? I'll be up for one if they're not stupid expensive like the $700 price tag they were rumored to have.
 
Binned 8350s.

I've heard about some pretty crazy TDPs on these. Like 225w. If that's true then mobo manufacturer's are going to have to issue some warnings and advice about which motherboards can actually run these.

It will all depend on the RRP really. I think they need to be priced around and above the 4770K but I expect the 9590 will be hugely overpriced. Somewhere I read that the RRPs were:

9590: $800
9370: $400

That would make the 9370 attractive but the 9590 really not...Let me see if I can find the source for those RRPs...

Just came across these on pre-order, not sure how competitive the pricing is:
FX-9370 $577
FX-9590 $900
 
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As would I, been considering moving to intel, but if this thing works out as good as it sounds then i'll look into this. Although apparently it has a higher TDP w/v(can't remember which) which lower end motherboards won't be able to take too well, if at all ???
 
$577 and $900? Oh well, none for me thanks. Anything under $250 and I would've been game. Don't get AMD's reasoning behind those prices at all unless they're not really wanting to sell any but are more just looking for some press to combat all the Haswell talk.
 
$577 and $900? Oh well, none for me thanks. Anything under $250 and I would've been game. Don't get AMD's reasoning behind those prices at all unless they're not really wanting to sell any but are more just looking for some press to combat all the Haswell talk.

Very likely tbh
 
I really looked forward to this cpu
i was even considering to switch my intel cpu with 9590
but the prices are a little bit to high for me :(
 
I really looked forward to this cpu
i was even considering to switch my intel cpu with 9590
but the prices are a little bit to high for me :(

I wouldn't consider anything like that. I dont think these were ever supposed to be anything more than novelty items. I don't think AMD ever intended for these to be "Intel killers". I wanted one just for the fun of it but just not at $500.
 
TBH this is more a marketing ploy than anything else. There's no real reason to buy one, just like Intel's Extreme series.

But hey it doesn't exactly cost AMD more the produce them, they get a higher margin and more coverage/attention etc. so I see no problem with this even if it costs the €800 people are saying. I wouldn't for a second consider buying one though. :p

that is a real shame, i went with AMD in the firs place because they were reasonably priced :/
Why not just get a regular FX-8350 if you want a CPU upgrade?
 
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