AMD announces 6-core and 12-core Opteron processors

[PV5150]

AMD appears to be readying for a fight in the server market.

Details in the news article

 

[Rastalovich]

The 6 core section `sounds` like some good news.

The 2010 G34 stuff tho seems.. like something maybe Intel will trump in 2009 and keep AMD playing catchup ? I dunno just an impression.

 

[Ham]

'Magny Cours'

/giggle

 

[PV5150]

Yeah some weirdo names for sure. I had a chuckle when I saw that.

The 6 core section `sounds` like some good news.

The 2010 G34 stuff tho seems.. like something maybe Intel will trump in 2009 and keep AMD playing catchup ? I dunno just an impression.

Yeah I think you may be right Rast, but I do hope that it isn't so one-sided

 

[AdamLeyshon]

Im gonna wait for Intels 80Core 1TFlop Processor lol!

http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/11/intel-demonstrates-80-core-processor/

w00t try and cool that sucka! Need phase for sure.

 

[Hyper]

I dont see the point in adding more cores, we dont even benifit from two at the minute never mind six!

 

[PP Mguire]

Servers do though, and thats what these are for. Not you and me.