AMD announced Thursday the release of its triple-core Phenom processors, the X3 8000 series. A first for the PC industry, the triple-core chips are aimed at gamers and digital media enthusiasts for whom performance and price are paramount, the company said. The Phenom X3 processors have been designed to enhance multi-threaded application performance over that of dual-core processors while maintaining the same clock speed, according to the chipmaker. The two triple-core chips are among seven new Phenom-branded chips AMD made available Thursday.
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AMD Shoots the Middle With Triple-Core Chip
Posted by: Walaika Haskins March 27, 2008 11:30 AMAMD announced Thursday the release of its triple-core Phenom processors, the X3 8000 series. A first for the PC industry, the triple-core chips are aimed at gamers and digital media enthusiasts for whom performance and price are paramount, the company said. The Phenom X3 processors have been designed to enhance multi-threaded application performance over that of dual-core processors while maintaining the same clock speed, according to the chipmaker. The two triple-core chips are among seven new Phenom-branded chips AMD made available Thursday.