FitzTechno

AMD Centurion FX Processor

It is reported that the chip generation Piledriver Vishera get eight cores and can operate at a frequency of 5 GHz with air cooling. However, it is not clear whether it is the nominal frequency or performance overclocked.

Centurion FX processor will be used in desktops and gaming systems for enthusiasts. With a chip to compete with the products of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition with an unlocked multiplier.

Centurion FX, according to the available information, will be offered at a price of $ 795.

In 2013, the projected global sale of computer chips will increase over the year 2012 by 1.6% and in terms of money - up to $ 40.7 billion on-year growth in unit shipments will reach 3.2% - up to 384 million units. The segment of x86-compatible chips AMD is second only to Intel.