AMD has unveiled its new platform codenamed “Spider”, with its quad-core processor supporting scalable graphics. The AMD Spider platform combines the introduction of AMD Phenom quad-core processors, ATI Radeon HD 3800 Series graphics processors with Microsoft DirectX 10.1 support, AMD 7-Series chipsets with CrossFireX and AMD OverDrive software.

With HyperTransport 3.0 technology, AMD Phenom processors have more system bandwidth with up to 14.4 GB/second of high bandwidth I/O. When combined with the additional bandwidth of AMD PCI Express 2.0 chipsets and graphics processors, the AMD Spider platform enjoys maximum bandwidth to support 1080P video playback, enhanced multi-GPU and high-speed disk and network interfaces. 

The multi-core design of AMD Phenom quad-core processors, based on Direct Connect Architecture, features an integrated memory controller designed to support memory speeds up to DDR2 1066, 128-bit floating point units and AMD’s Balanced Smart Cache for rapid access to memory, with a shared L3 cache for leading-edge performance on multi-threaded software.  

Read on for more info on the Spider Platform.

The AMD 7-Series chipsets support up to four graphics processors and 42 PCI Express lanes, enabling maximum performance and upgradeability for gamers and PC enthusiasts. AMD 7-Series chipsets can deliver personalized enthusiast platform performance with AMD OverDrive software, an intuitive Windows operating system-based performance tuning utility. In addition, AMD AutoXpress settings can increase your system performance when combined with enthusiast memory modules, ATI Radeon graphics, as well as AMD Phenom quad-core processors.

Enhanced features include AMD CoolCore technology, support for split power plane motherboard designs and the ability to set independent core frequencies. The AMD 7-Series chipsets are designed using 65nm process technology, a first for chipsets. With a TDP of approximately 10-12 watts, the 7-Series chipset offers world-class energy efficiency, allowing users to focus resources on processing performance. With a flawless transition to 55nm process technology, the ATI Radeon HD 3800 Series can deliver more than two times the performance-per-watt over the previous generation of AMD graphics products. In addition, ATI PowerPlay for the desktop allows for automatic power state adjustments for increased GPU efficiency when under moderate load or idle. All of these features contribute to better power optimization by enabling more efficient performance, lower power consumption, and quiet operation.

Name: tcs1979	Comment: Phenoms are available! Look at the pricelist. Price about RM860..
Rated Article: Posted: 2007-12-03 18:14:26

Name: tim™	Comment: i wonder how the non-native penryn performs when the software starts to utilize the 64-bit and AMD native quad core technology that cant get scores with those programs that doesnt utilize their key tech.
Rated Article: Posted: 2007-11-27 16:02:01

Name: Speed Seeker	Comment: Nah, the high-end AMD Phenom 9900 will be out after Q1 2008, at that time Intel High-End Penryn QX9770 "for now" will start shipping too. The benchmark result for Phenom 9900 & QX9770 already posted by Extremetech. Read their comment about both CPU.
Rated Article: Posted: 2007-11-20 15:44:02

Name: Gamatatsu0207	Comment: Hi there, FYI, I'm still using AMD Athlon 800MHz (Catridge) with 256MB SDRAM 133...and still working properly...I still believe in the technology created by AMD...and I would like to upgrade to the new processor by AMD in the future...still look forward for it!...Keep it up with the work guys!
Rated Article: Posted: 2007-11-20 11:47:11

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