Phenom II X6

Douken · 04-18-10, 05:40 AM

Welcome to your information source on the Phenom II X6 Thuban.

Overview:

The Phenom II X6 codename Thuban is the new flagship processor of AMD, boasting 6 cores and the new Turbo Core technology. This line of processors is a step forward for AMD, bringing competition to the CPU battle arena.

Specs:

Max Temp for 1090T & 1055T is: 62C

Core Codename - Thuban

* Six AMD K10 cores
* 45 nm SOI with Immersion Lithography
* L1 cache: 64 kB + 64 kB (data + instructions) per core
* L2 cache: 512 kB per core, full-speed
* L3 cache: 6 MB shared between all cores.
* Memory controller: dual channel DDR2-1066 MHz (AM2+), dual channel DDR3-1333 (AM3) with unganging option
* MMX, Extended 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, AMD64, Cool'n'Quiet, NX bit, AMD-V
* Turbo CORE
* Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, HyperTransport with 1800 to 2000 MHz

Turbo Core:

Conceptual Idea

How it works

Turbo Core is a performance boosting technology that automatically overclocks active CPU cores. It is automatically enabled and no extra software is required other than bios update or drivers. It only works on AM3 motherboards. The CPU stays within TDP and voltage limits. The boost can be of up to 500MHz depending on model. To stay within TDP limits it basically grabs active cores, for example 3 boost its speed, while the other 3 are underclock, this way it can efficiently overclock the cores you need while staying within TDP limits.

CPU-Z pics on Idle, light load and heavy load showing Turbo Core changes on CPU.

Videos of Turbo Core in Action:

Turbo Core on Single Threaded App
Turbo Core on Multi-Threaded App

Models:
Stock Speed/Turbo Core Speed.

* Phenom II X6 1090T BE: 3.2GHz / 3.6GHz / 125w (400MHz Turbo Core Boost)
* Phenom II X6 1055T: 2.8GHz / 3.3GHz / 125w, 95w (500MHz TCB)
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* Phenom II X6 1075T: 3.0GHz / 3.5GHz / 125w (500MHz TCB) [launch later this year]
* Phenom II X6 1035T: 2.6GHz / 3.1GHz / 95w (500MHz TCB) [launch later this year]
* Phenom II X4 960T: 3.0 GHz/ 3.4GHz / 95w (400MHz TCB) [launch later this year]

Released April 27th 2010!

Benchmarks:

Toms Hardware
Anandtech
PC Watch (Translated from Japanese)
Xbitlabs
TweakTown
HEXUS
Madbox PC (Translated from Spanish)
Bjorn3D
Guru3d
Neoseeker
Overclokers Club
Benchmark Reviews
Extreme Tech
OC Holic
Extreme Overclocking
Bit Tech

Prices

Douken · 04-18-10, 05:53 AM

A friend from Argentina found this box pictures for me

More pics here

Post any good info and I'll try to put it up here

Douken · 04-18-10, 05:54 AM

reservado

Dolk · 04-18-10, 11:22 AM

We need more now!!

Douken · 04-22-10, 06:28 PM

Done, at around $230 the 1055T is definitely the bang for the buck. I find Hexa-core for $600+ bucks cheaper than Intel's offering is better any day.

Also found they already have the 1090T and 1055T for sale already in Spain here and here.

ChanceCoats123 · 04-22-10, 08:16 PM

I don't care who you are, you have to admit that even if the Gulftowns perform better than the Thubans, you could buy a dual socket mobo and run at least two Thubans for the price of one single Gulftown.

+1

Grosjambon · 04-22-10, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChanceCoats123

I don't care who you are, you have to admit that even if the Gulftowns perform better than the Thubans, you could buy a dual socket mobo and run at least two Thubans for the price of one single Gulftown.

+1

more than 2 at least 3 for the price of one...

Dooms101 · 04-22-10, 08:48 PM

I can't wait for these to be released! I hope one of the 95w versions like the 1035T works in my AM2+ board, but some people are saying the DDR2 IMC might not be there... Oh well, a new 800 series chipset AM3 board would be nice =D

Douken · 04-23-10, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dooms101

I can't wait for these to be released! I hope one of the 95w versions like the 1035T works in my AM2+ board, but some people are saying the DDR2 IMC might not be there... Oh well, a new 800 series chipset AM3 board would be nice =D

It probably will with a BIOS update

Joeteck · 04-23-10, 12:16 PM

Wow... 6 cores, and cheap! Is this available here in the US?

Douken · 04-23-10, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeteck

Wow... 6 cores, and cheap! Is this available here in the US?

Launch date is next week, April the 27th.

ASUS has now a full range of boards and...

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASUS

Simple BIOS Upgrade For Six-core Activation

ASUS’ M4 Series motherboard is ready for the AMD® Phenom™ II X6 processors. To enable 6-core CPU and achieve maximum performance, users simply need to update the BIOS of their existing M4 Series.

PS: If you guys notice I'm changing & organizing the 1st post.

Joeteck · 04-23-10, 12:23 PM

How does these chips compare to Intel's line? Does the 965 X4 come anywhere near Intel?

QuietIce · 04-23-10, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeteck

How does these chips compare to Intel's line? Does the 965 X4 come anywhere near Intel?

I know you're just looking for information but, trust me, it's better if you don't ask - at least, not here ...

Douken · 04-23-10, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeteck

How does these chips compare to Intel's line? Does the 965 X4 come anywhere near Intel?

The new Phenom II X6 line compete directly with i7 9XX line. For the other question is better if you look here.

http://www.cpubenchmark.net/high_end_cpus.html

BTW I updated the release date for the Phenom II X6 series.

is in the 1st post.

Joeteck · 04-23-10, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuietIce

I know you're just looking for information but, trust me, it's better if you don't ask - at least, not here ...

Yes, and from the link above, I'm sorry I asked the question...

Douken · 04-23-10, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeteck

Yes, and from the link above, I'm sorry I asked the question...

Don't worry, he was just saying that because that kind of question would turn any thread to an AMD Vs. Intel War and then mods would close the thread. But don't be sorry for asking anything, we're here to help with questions

Tophinater · 04-23-10, 01:48 PM

Finally! I've been waiting for a cheap six core chip to come out for what seems like forever. These will be perfect for running CFD and multiphysics simulations. Now I just need the cost of memory to come down.

Joeteck · 04-23-10, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Douken

Don't worry, he was just saying that because that kind of question would turn any thread to an AMD Vs. Intel War and then mods would close the thread. But don't be sorry for asking anything, we're here to help with questions

Thanks.. Been out of the AMD loop for some time, and I really was not sure where they lay in terms of performance.. Did not know that AMD was so far behind... I don't mean this comment to be negative or flaming anyone. That link puts everything into prospective. The CPU chart has all of the Intel on top and when you go further down you start to see a few AMD CPU's...

I guess at this point we can't compare AMD to Intel, but rather compare AMD to AMD. Since people wanting to go quad may want to switch to a six core for about the same cost...

AMD is sure priced right... making it a much more cost effective solution.

Thanks for the info guys!

QuietIce · 04-23-10, 02:27 PM

I've glanced through a couple of SSD/HDD, uh, "discussions" and the AMD/Intel thing is about as complicated if not more so ...

Tophinater · 04-23-10, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeteck

Did not know that AMD was so far behind...

To be fair, that chart doesn't include a lot of the latest AMD chips. I'm sure an AMD 6172 12core chip would be able to keep up with some of those i7s and Xeons.

04-18-10, 05:40 AM	Thread Starter #1
Douken Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston, MA	Phenom II X6 Welcome to your information source on the Phenom II X6 Thuban. Overview: The Phenom II X6 codename Thuban is the new flagship processor of AMD, boasting 6 cores and the new Turbo Core technology. This line of processors is a step forward for AMD, bringing competition to the CPU battle arena. Specs: Max Temp for 1090T & 1055T is: 62C Core Codename - Thuban * Six AMD K10 cores * 45 nm SOI with Immersion Lithography * L1 cache: 64 kB + 64 kB (data + instructions) per core * L2 cache: 512 kB per core, full-speed * L3 cache: 6 MB shared between all cores. * Memory controller: dual channel DDR2-1066 MHz (AM2+), dual channel DDR3-1333 (AM3) with unganging option * MMX, Extended 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, AMD64, Cool'n'Quiet, NX bit, AMD-V * Turbo CORE * Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, HyperTransport with 1800 to 2000 MHz Turbo Core: Conceptual Idea How it works Turbo Core is a performance boosting technology that automatically overclocks active CPU cores. It is automatically enabled and no extra software is required other than bios update or drivers. It only works on AM3 motherboards. The CPU stays within TDP and voltage limits. The boost can be of up to 500MHz depending on model. To stay within TDP limits it basically grabs active cores, for example 3 boost its speed, while the other 3 are underclock, this way it can efficiently overclock the cores you need while staying within TDP limits. CPU-Z pics on Idle, light load and heavy load showing Turbo Core changes on CPU. Videos of Turbo Core in Action: Turbo Core on Single Threaded App Turbo Core on Multi-Threaded App Models: Stock Speed/Turbo Core Speed. * Phenom II X6 1090T BE: 3.2GHz / 3.6GHz / 125w (400MHz Turbo Core Boost) * Phenom II X6 1055T: 2.8GHz / 3.3GHz / 125w, 95w (500MHz TCB) ----------- * Phenom II X6 1075T: 3.0GHz / 3.5GHz / 125w (500MHz TCB) [launch later this year] * Phenom II X6 1035T: 2.6GHz / 3.1GHz / 95w (500MHz TCB) [launch later this year] * Phenom II X4 960T: 3.0 GHz/ 3.4GHz / 95w (400MHz TCB) [launch later this year] Released April 27th 2010! Benchmarks: Toms Hardware Anandtech PC Watch (Translated from Japanese) Xbitlabs TweakTown HEXUS Madbox PC (Translated from Spanish) Bjorn3D Guru3d Neoseeker Overclokers Club Benchmark Reviews Extreme Tech OC Holic Extreme Overclocking Bit Tech Prices __________________ Main Rig RIP BioStar TF7025-M2 AM2 X2 4000+ @ 2.6GHz\| 2x1GB Patriot DDR2 800 @750MHz\| 8800GT @ 666-980 \| X-Fi Xtreme Music\| 596GB \| PC Power & Cooling Silencer 470W Main Rig MSI 880GM-E41\| AM3 Phenom II 640\| 2x2GB G Skill Rip Jaws DDR3 1333 \| Radeon HD 5670 \| 596GB \| Rosewill 500W ADO \| Join the OCF X-Fire Clan \| My Heat \| Phenom II X6 Thread Imran Tam from EVE Online said once, "if your sausage looked anything like that, you should have checked the expiration date." Last edited by Douken; 05-02-10 at 02:06 PM.
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04-18-10, 05:53 AM	Thread Starter #2
Douken Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston, MA	A friend from Argentina found this box pictures for me More pics here Post any good info and I'll try to put it up here __________________ Main Rig RIP BioStar TF7025-M2 AM2 X2 4000+ @ 2.6GHz\| 2x1GB Patriot DDR2 800 @750MHz\| 8800GT @ 666-980 \| X-Fi Xtreme Music\| 596GB \| PC Power & Cooling Silencer 470W Main Rig MSI 880GM-E41\| AM3 Phenom II 640\| 2x2GB G Skill Rip Jaws DDR3 1333 \| Radeon HD 5670 \| 596GB \| Rosewill 500W ADO \| Join the OCF X-Fire Clan \| My Heat \| Phenom II X6 Thread Imran Tam from EVE Online said once, "if your sausage looked anything like that, you should have checked the expiration date." Last edited by Douken; 04-27-10 at 04:55 PM.
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Douken Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston, MA	reservado __________________ Main Rig RIP BioStar TF7025-M2 AM2 X2 4000+ @ 2.6GHz\| 2x1GB Patriot DDR2 800 @750MHz\| 8800GT @ 666-980 \| X-Fi Xtreme Music\| 596GB \| PC Power & Cooling Silencer 470W Main Rig MSI 880GM-E41\| AM3 Phenom II 640\| 2x2GB G Skill Rip Jaws DDR3 1333 \| Radeon HD 5670 \| 596GB \| Rosewill 500W ADO \| Join the OCF X-Fire Clan \| My Heat \| Phenom II X6 Thread Imran Tam from EVE Online said once, "if your sausage looked anything like that, you should have checked the expiration date."
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Douken Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston, MA	Done, at around $230 the 1055T is definitely the bang for the buck. I find Hexa-core for $600+ bucks cheaper than Intel's offering is better any day. Also found they already have the 1090T and 1055T for sale already in Spain here and here. __________________ Main Rig RIP BioStar TF7025-M2 AM2 X2 4000+ @ 2.6GHz\| 2x1GB Patriot DDR2 800 @750MHz\| 8800GT @ 666-980 \| X-Fi Xtreme Music\| 596GB \| PC Power & Cooling Silencer 470W Main Rig MSI 880GM-E41\| AM3 Phenom II 640\| 2x2GB G Skill Rip Jaws DDR3 1333 \| Radeon HD 5670 \| 596GB \| Rosewill 500W ADO \| Join the OCF X-Fire Clan \| My Heat \| Phenom II X6 Thread Imran Tam from EVE Online said once, "if your sausage looked anything like that, you should have checked the expiration date." Last edited by Douken; 04-22-10 at 06:41 PM.
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04-22-10, 08:16 PM	#6
ChanceCoats123 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Illinois	I don't care who you are, you have to admit that even if the Gulftowns perform better than the Thubans, you could buy a dual socket mobo and run at least two Thubans for the price of one single Gulftown. +1 __________________ Ed - "Aight it's pulling down... Thing is really tuned for LN2 though." This is the team you are looking for... 1EeNkR3VPihwHCGt2VKSjJHetiKHZt9U1e
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Dooms101 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: under a heatsink	I can't wait for these to be released! I hope one of the 95w versions like the 1035T works in my AM2+ board, but some people are saying the DDR2 IMC might not be there... Oh well, a new 800 series chipset AM3 board would be nice =D __________________ [Dell Latitude E6420]............................[i5-2450M 2.5Ghz, 8GB DDR3, 500GB] Area51 Case Mod - ODD Window Mod - Dolk's Phenom II Guide - NZXT Phantom Triple Rad
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Joeteck Retired Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Long Island	Wow... 6 cores, and cheap! Is this available here in the US?
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Joeteck Retired Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Long Island	How does these chips compare to Intel's line? Does the 965 X4 come anywhere near Intel?
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