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NEWS & VIEWS |
Taipei,
Friday, December 5, 2008
08:45 (GMT+8)
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More details of AMD 45nm desktop CPU schedule revealed Dec 1, 14:11 After the launch of its 45nm AM2+ Phenom II X4 900 series CPUs on January 8 next year, AMD is expected to introduce six 45nm AM3 CPUs in February: the quad-core Phenom II X4 925 and 910 with 6MB L3 Cache, the quad-core Phenom II X4 810 and 805 with 4MB L3 Cache, and the triple-core Phenom II X3 720 and 710 with 6MB L3 Cache, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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VIA to spin off RISC-based CPU business to save costs, says paper Newswatch - Nov 27, 12:08 Impacted by the sagging global economy, VIA Technologies will spin off its non-core business later this month to save costs, according to a Chinese-language Economy Daily New (EDN) report. Read more |
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Intel to phase out Core 2 Quad Q6600 CPU in 1Q09 Nov 27, 01:15 Intel is planning to start phasing out the 65nm Core 2 Quad Q6600 in the first quarter of 2009, prompting several PC and channel vendors to start planning to cut Q6600-product prices to clear their inventory before the end of this year, according to sources at PC vendors. Read more |
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Why not both ARM and Intel processors in notebooks Nov 25, 15:19 While UK-based IP firm ARM is aggressively targeting Intel's turf in the netbook market with its ARM-based processors, notebook makers and vendors are considering offering hybrid solutions that would combine the best of both worlds concerning optimizing the features offered by Intel and ARM. Read more |
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Intel to launch 65W desktop CPUs for all-in-one PCs Nov 19, 16:31 Intel is planning to launch three 65W low-power desktop CPUs targeting small form factor (SFF) PCs and all-in-one PCs in the middle of January next year, according to sources at PC vendors. Read more |
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Intel Core i7 processor demand will not pickup until 3Q09, say motherboard makers Nov 19, 16:22 Although Intel claims to have already shipped around 100,000 Intel Core i7 CPUs, some motherboard makers point out that due to the impact of the dropping global economy affecting consumers' willingness to upgrade their PCs, demand for Core i7 is unlikely to pickup until the third quarter in 2009. Read more |
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New AMD CPU numbering scheme similar to Intel Core i7 Nov 18, 14:46 AMD has recently changed its CPU numbering scheme plans from five digits number to only three digits, similar to that of Intel's Core i7 CPUs, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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Intel adds more Nehalem CPUs to server line; to phase out more notebook CPUs Nov 13, 01:05 Intel is planning to launch Xeon 5500 (Nehalem-EP) and Xeon 3500 series (Nehalem-WS) server CPUs in the first quarter of 2009, according to sources at server makers. Read more |
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More details of AMD 45nm CPU lineup revealed Nov 4, 14:08 AMD is planning to launch two 45nm quad-core desktop CPUs (Deneb) – the Phenom X4 20550 and 20350 for socket AM2+ systems with core frequencies of 3GHz and 2.8GHz, respectively in November this year, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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Asustek launches CPU cooler supports Intel LGA 1366 chipsets Nov 4, 12:28 Asustek has launched the new Triton 81- the latest member of the Triton family for highly effective thermal solutions. Capable of supporting quad-core processors as well as the latest Intel Core i7 processor (LGA 1366), it is equipped with a 4-way airflow heatsink design and dual-fan technology for efficient CPU cooling; while a diamond-blue LED provides aesthetic appeal for DIY and overclocking enthusiasts. Read more |
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Intel maintains microprocessor momentum in 3Q, says iSuppli Oct 30, 11:37 Intel gained market share in the worldwide microprocessor business in the third quarter of 2008, on both a sequential and a year-over-year basis, padding its lead in the industry, according to iSuppli. Read more |
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Next-generation Intel Nehalem CPU to increase consumption of FC substrates Oct 28, 12:12 The number of substrate layers for the next-generation Intel Nehalem-based CPU has been decided, according to industry sources, with 12 layers being the maximum, double the current number of layers. In addition, the larger substrate area is expected to increase flip-chip (FC) capacity consumption by 15-20% in 2009. Read more |
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Intel planning Montevina Refresh notebook platform for April next year Oct 23, 01:25 Intel is planning to introduce the Montevina Refresh for notebooks in April, according to sources at notebook makers. Read more |
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Intel adds a quad-core CPU to its embedded line Oct 21, 17:11 Intel has added its Core 2 Quad Q9400 processor to its extended lifecycle support list offering embedded system and industrial PC makers the opportunity to utilize the quad-core CPU in designs with the assurance of seven year support. Read more |
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AMD reports 3Q08 results Oct 17, 16:54 AMD has reported third quarter 2008 revenues from continuing operations of US$1.776 billion, including process technology license revenues of US$191 million. Third quarter 2008 revenues increased 32% compared to the second quarter of 2008 and 14% compared to the third quarter of 2007. Read more |
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Intel plans for more dual-core CPUs; Ibexpeak ready in 3Q09 Oct 17, 15:19 Intel is planning to launch five 35W Core 2 Duo processors on December 28 this year targeting the mobile on desktop market. The T9800, Q9000, P9600, T9550 and T8700 will have prices set at US$530, US$348, US$348, US$316 and US$241 in thousand-unit tray quantities, respectively, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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GPU will continue to grow for another 15 years: Q&A with Jen-Hsun Huang, president and CEO of Nvidia Sep 23, 17:11 Digitimes recently had a chance to talk to Jen-Hsun Huang, president and CEO of Nvidia to discuss recent issues surrounding the chip design giant. Read more |
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Intel Nehalem CPUs expected to boost substrate demand Sep 19, 17:05 The launch of second-phase Intel Nehalem-based CPUs (scheduled for the third quarter of 2009) is expected to have a corresponding impact on substrate demand, according to industry sources. Although the number of IC substrates will decrease, flip-chip (FC) substrates will increase in terms of their number of layers, while substrate area will also be larger due to the integration of several ICs. Read more |
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Intel updates desktop CPU details Sep 18, 01:10 Intel has updated its partners with details its latest desktop CPU roadmap, as well issuing product discontinuance notice (PDN), end of life (EOL) and price cut schedules for the next few months, sources at motherboard makers have disclosed. Read more |
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Intel launches Xeon processors with up to six cores Sep 17, 11:18 Intel launched seven 45nm Xeon 7400 series processors with up to six processing cores per chip and 16MB of shared cache memory, applications built for virtualized environments and data demanding workloads, such as databases, business intelligence, enterprise resource planning and server consolidation. Read more |
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Intel ships new Xeon server processors Sep 10, 01:35 Intel continues to expand its 45nm manufacturing chip portfolio with the launch of its first four halogen-free Intel Xeon processors, signaling another step in its march toward minimizing the environmental footprint of its products. Read more |
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AMD to launch new GPUs this month and 45nm CPUs by the end of 2008 Sep 9, 15:39 AMD is planning to launch mid-range ATI Radeon HD 4000-series GPUs (the ATI Radeon HD 4600-series) this month and two 45nm quad-core CPU by the end of this year, according to sources at motherboard and graphics card makers. Read more |
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AMD to launch two low-power desktop CPUs for low-cost PC market in November Sep 5, 01:10 AMD is planning to launch two low-power desktop CPUs – Athlon 2650e and Athlon X2 3250e – under its UVC (Ultra-Value Client) product line targeting OEMs in November, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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Intel to ship CE 3100 CPU to Samsung and Toshiba Sep 4, 01:15 Anticipating strong demand for more Internet connectivity in consumer electronics devices, Intel will soon start shipping its CE 3100 system-on-chip (SoC), designed for low-power, multimedia-rich connected devices, to Samsung Electronics and Toshiba in September, according to industry sources. Other leading consumer electronics makers are also expected to employ the CE 3100 CPU in their products, they added. Read more |
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Intel launches three new desktop CPUs Sep 1, 17:17 Intel has launched three desktop CPUs: the Core 2 Quad Q8200, Core 2 Duo E5200 and Celeron D 450. Read more |
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Nvidia CEO touts visual computing Aug 28, 12:17 Jen-Hsun Huang, CEO and president of Nvidia kicked off Nvidia's Nvision 08 event by touting the performance of the GPU – and the company's CUDA technology, which allows programmers and developers to tap into the parallel processing ability of the company's GPUs when writing software – compared to a CPU for use in visual computing. Read more |
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Record PC processor shipments in 2Q, says IDC Aug 15, 17:35 Worldwide PC microprocessor shipments in the second quarter of 2008 reached record levels again, according to new data from IDC. Despite the fact that the second quarter is typically the slowest quarter of the calendar year for processor demand and concerns that the economic woes in the US are spreading to other regions, worldwide processor unit shipments grew 3.1% on quarter and 16.1% on year. Strong vendor price competition in the middle and low end of the desktop PC processor and mobile PC processor market segments caused overall market revenues to decline 4.5% on quarter to US$7.7 billion. Read more |
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VIA lands Nano CPU orders from HP Aug 15, 01:10 Hewlett-Packard (HP) has reportedly recently place orders for VIA Technologies' Nano CPUs the chipmaker has already started shipping. However, it is currently unknown whether HP will use the CPUs in its mainstream notebooks or netbook series, according to sources from the PC industry. Read more |
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Intel desktop CPU plans updated Aug 13, 16:20 Intel is planning to launch a 45nm quad-core CPU – Core 2 Quad Q8200 with a core frequency of 2.33GHz and price of US$224 in thousand-unit tray quantities by the end of August along with a new dual-core Pentium E5200 CPU at 2.5GHz and US$84. The company will also launch a 65nm Conroe-L-based Celeron 450 CPU at 2.2GHz and US$53, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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Intel brings forward Nehalem launch Jul 24, 14:13 Originally scheduled to launch in November or December this year, Intel's Nehalem-based Bloomfield processors will now launch in September along with X58 chipsets, sources at motherboard makers have revealed. Read more |
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Intel cuts Xeon CPU prices Jul 22, 16:01 Intel recently cut the price for its server CPUs, including Xeon X3220, X3210 and E3110 price by around 12%. Read more |
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Intel Bloomfield CPU pricing reveals pleasant surprise Jul 18, 01:15 In order to speed up adoption of quad-core CPUs, Intel is planning to offer its upcoming 3.2GHz Extreme series Bloomfield processor at US$999 in thousand-unit tray quantities, US$500 cheaper compared to the current top-end Core 2 Extreme QX9770 which sells at US$1,499, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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AMD makes long-term gains in 1Q08 processor market, says iSuppli Jul 2, 12:30 Intel gained momentum in the worldwide processor business in the first quarter, while rival AMD continued its long-term increase in market share, according to iSuppli. Read more |
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AMD introduces the latest Phenom X4 processors Jul 2, 11:48 AMD has released the Phenom X4 9950 Black Edition quad-core processor featuring Clock Multiplier Control. Combined with AMD OverDrive software, the latest Black Edition processor enables customizable platform performance and tunability, highlighted AMD. Additionally, for energy-conscious users, the energy-efficient AMD Phenom X4 9350e and AMD Phenom X4 9150e processors, which consume no more than 65W, are now available. Read more |
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Ibase announces quad-core CPU networking motherboard Jul 1, 16:16 Ibase Technology has announced its MB935 motherboard, an Intel Q35 Express chipset-based networking platform supporting Intel Core 2 Quad and Core 2 Duo processors and has six Gigabit Ethernet ports, delivering high performance while enabling low-power and quieter systems in network service applications, according to the company. Read more |
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AMD to launch low-cost PC processor by year-end Jun 20, 01:15 AMD has recently notified its partners it is developing a processor to enter the low-cost PC market alongside Intel's Atom and Via Technologies' Nano CPUs. The new CPUs will be officially launched by the end of this year, while related netbook products will begin shipping in the first half of 2009, according to sources at PC makers. Read more |
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TSMC in talks to manufacture CPUs for VIA, says paper Newswatch - Jun 18, 14:00 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) recently held discussions with VIA Technologies over the mass production of the company's upcoming dual-core and 45nm Nano (Isaiah) CPUs in the first half of 2009, according to a Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN) report. Read more |
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AMD to update its low-power CPU lineup Jun 17, 15:42 AMD is planning to launch several low-power triple-core and quad-core CPUs during the second half of 2008 all featuring a TDP of 65W, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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Intel to launch lower price quad-core CPU Jun 13, 01:10 Intel is planning to launch a Core 2 Quad Q8000 CPU series, offering entry-level prices to counter AMD's triple-core CPUs in the mainstream market, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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AMD suspends several Phenom-family desktop CPUs until 45nm generation Jun 11, 14:24 AMD originally planned to launch two 65nm dual-core processors codenamed Kuma (based on a variant of the Stars core currently seen in quad-core and tri-core Phenoms) for the desktop PC market in May or June this year, however the company has recently suspended the plans and will let its Athlon X2 5600B processor cover the market until the company enters 45nm production, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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Low-cost PC market to reach 10 million units in 2008, says Asustek president Jun 5, 01:23 The low-cost PC market (including notebooks and desktops) is expected to reach annual shipment totals of 10 million units in 2008, according to Jerry Shen, president of Asustek. The CPUs adopted by these 10 million units includes Intel's Atom and Celeron M, and VIA Technologies' C7-M. Among which, the Atom will account for seven million units, while the other three million will be shared by Celeron M and C7-M processors, noted Shen. Read more |
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Nvidia to announce ARM-based handheld device platform Jun 2, 15:40 Nvidia is planning to announce its ARM-based handheld device platform Tegra on June 2, targeting Intel's Atom-based platforms as its main competitor, according to sources from industry players. Read more |
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VIA christens its Isaiah-based CPUs Nano May 30, 01:00 VIA Technologies has officially announced the name and availability of its next-generation Isaiah CPUs. VIA Nano CPUs will offer four times of performance of the company's C7 series, while maintaining the same power envelope and pin compatibility, highlighted Chen Wen-chi, president of VIA. Read more |
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