Bulldozer

[StrangleHold]

Bulldozer die shot.

Looks to me like that not only does each module have its own shared L2 cache. Looks like by the die that each module has its own shared L3 cache. Instead of one large L3 for all cores.

http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/cpu/di...Core_Orochi_Processor_for_the_First_Time.html

 

[Troncoso]

I'm not that up to date with the latest tech like this cool guy here finding info on a octo-core, but it seems strange to me that they keep adding more and more cores, meanwhile very very few are actually making software to take advantage of them. When they finally do, this thing will be a beginner's cpu.

 

[2048Megabytes]

If I am understanding correctly this eight-core AMD processor is set up as a quad-core with dual-core processors in each core. Each dual-core inside this processor shares 2 megabytes of level 2 cache. I think my statement is correct.

 

[StrangleHold]

Right, each module has 2MB. of L2.

No word of how much L3. But it looks like each module has its own L3 too. Just a guess from what it looks like.

Might be a good idea. You could add modules and keep the same ratio of L3.

 

[Benny Boy]

Interlagos in production and shipped.
http://blogs.amd.com/work/2011/09/07/the-start-of-a-new-era/

 

[mihir]

So even the single thread applications will be able to utilize atleast two cores, am I right?

 

[jonnyp11]

i've heard that from several spots, i guess but won't know till its out or about out.

 

[StrangleHold]

So even the single thread applications will be able to utilize atleast two cores, am I right?

From what I understand, no. A single thread will use one set of pipelines on a module. But will have access to the whole upper end with out sharing and the whole 2mb. of L2.

 

[jonnyp11]

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/computers...nth-for-amd-bulldozer-desktop-processors/6652

so it is supposedly going to be october, but we will be starting with 4 flavors of the 8 core and 2 of the quad, while still only 1 for the 6 core

 

[StrangleHold]

Check these prices out.
http://news.softpedia.com/news/AMD-FX-Series-Processors-Now-Available-for-Pre-Order-221172.shtml

http://www.cpu-world.com//news_2011/2011091101_Pre-order_prices_of_AMD_FX-Series_CPUs.html

 

[Benny Boy]

Looks very competitive as usual. The reviews/benchmarks will be interesting.

 

[StrangleHold]

World record overclock, FX-8150 with 8036.9 mhz.
http://news.softpedia.com/news/AMD-Scores-World-Record-for-Fastest-CPU-221504.shtml

http://hardocp.com/article/2011/09/13/amd_bulldozer_fx_model_8150_cpu_overclocking_preview

 

[mihir]

Since it is Hard OCP the results are full proof, and damn 8GHz is a lot.

 

[Benny Boy]

Woo Hoo ! lol
And on an Asus board (hehe )

 

[StrangleHold]

Turns out they had the Virus scanner running.

8.429GHz
http://techland.time.com/2011/09/13/watch-amd-break-8ghz-world-record-with-daring-cpu-overclock/

 

[linkin]

Right, each module has 2MB. of L2.

No word of how much L3. But it looks like each module has its own L3 too. Just a guess from what it looks like.

Might be a good idea. You could add modules and keep the same ratio of L3.

Every BD chip will have 8MB of L3 is what I've heard, even the hex and quad cores.

 

[Benny Boy]

Every BD chip will have 8MB of L3 is what I've heard, even the hex and quad cores.

Heard/seen that too.

 

[2048Megabytes]

Looks like AMD is back in the game with their Zambezi core processor line. Prices on the central processing units look really good too.

Now if I can just convince my employer to replace my junk Pentium 4 computer at work here with a Zambezi core computer. Hey, a man can dream can't he?

 

[StrangleHold]

Every BD chip will have 8MB of L3 is what I've heard, even the hex and quad cores.

Yea, I know. That post was made over a year ago.

Plus you all remember these are just ES models of the 8150 too.

 

[2048Megabytes]

Now if I can just convince my employer to replace my junk Pentium 4 computer at work here with a Zambezi core computer. Hey, a man can dream can't he?

Well, my wish came partially true. One of my co-workers quit on September 19th and I ended up with his computer! The computer I ended up with has a Core 2 Duo 6550 Processor. I can definitely feel a difference in processing power over the Pentium 4 (3.2 gigahertz) Processor I was stuck with. Oh thank goodness!