Are the non-X due to be locked multiplier? That's what the price difference tells me. Otherwise that's a fuggin steep premium for 100 MHz per core..
AMD CPU/Socket Discussion Thread
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Intel_man
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Didn't AMD say all their processors are going to be "unlocked"?
I had seen that but I don't understand the rumored pricing screenshot if it actually turns out to be accurate.
Probably be a better gauge when they're actually available on the market in a couple weeks
lucasbytegenius
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From what I've read, X is going to better binned chips. We'll see though. If X isn't a significant enough perf increase for the price I'll go with the regular 1700.
Okay man, we get it..
lolwut
y u no 8c/16t
Psch might as well go 32 core per socket AMD Naples at that cost.
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lucasbytegenius
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but 8c/16t is $ not $$.
No sure, but my understanding is the X models are 95W and the non X are 65W. Would be pretty wild to have a desktop 8 core 16 thread 65W processor. It seems the non X model will lack the Extended Frequency Range option too.
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lucasbytegenius
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I thought XFR was the "unlocked" part? And all the chips are unlocked? Maybe you're right, maybe that's what X stands for.
I don't see how the non-X could be any lower than 95W though, they're the same architecture.
According to this the X indicates Extended Frequency Range which seems to be an en extra boost clock. Slide is from AMD directly.
Rumored pricing, and looks like we might get an 8 core at 65 watt TDP. Don't have a good source but seeing these prices quoted in several places.
Rumored pricing, and looks like we might get an 8 core at 65 watt TDP. Don't have a good source but seeing these prices quoted in several places.
lucasbytegenius
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Interesting, I'm seeing the 65w SKUs elsewhere too. That's insane!
Calin
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Probably not gonna happen, but I think we might get an Intel 8c/16t CPU for less than 999$ with X299. I'm currently debating between Ryzen and waiting for X299But can you imagine if Intel lowers the price of the 6900k to $500...