AMD has launched one of their fastest quad core processor which is Phenom. The name of the processor is Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition.
The Phenom II X4 980 Black Edittion from AMD runs at 3.7 GHz with 6 MB of L3 cache. This processor is sold unlocked meaning that the hobbyists and gamers can increase or optimize their system performance according to their need. They can also overclock the processor based on their requirements. The performance of the Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Chip can be greatly optimized when it is paired with AMD’s 8 series chipset and the Radeon HD 6000 series graphics card.
Te PhenimII X4 980 Black Edition Chip from AMD is designed in such a way that it greatly suits the performance needed by gamers and for HDTV and other forms of high definition entertainment. Such high definition of entertainment could include activities such as 3D graphics.
The Phenom series is designed to use Hyper Transport technology in order to increase performance and to conserve PC power. It also features high protection from virus. This version of the chip fully supports Microsoft DirectX 11 and also include Version Black technology from AMD for immersive video. The TDP (Thermal Design Point) of Phenom II X4 980 is of 125 watt which is higher than many other Dened die processors like the X4 975.
Here are the exact Specifications of AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Chip
The pricing of this new chip has been set up at US $195 (Rs 8,775 INR). The chip has higher frequency but it is slightly rated lower than other chips from Intel such as “Sandy Bridge”. It is a good comparison if we compare this chip with Core i5.
There is no update on AMD’s website regarding pricing of this chip, but we have already said above that the price of this chip would be US $195. Let’s see what type of chips are next in the making from Intel and AMD.