World’s Overclocking Record Beaten: 8.20GHz Clock-Speed Reached

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Even though performance of contemporary personal computers does not heavily depend on clock-speeds of central processing units, it is still interesting to know the maximum clock-speed that can be achieved by modern microprocessors. Recently a new frequency record was set, when overclockers from XtremeLabs.org pushed Intel Celeron D 347 to nearly 8.20GHz.

Intel Celeron D 347 Overclocked to 8200MHz

Even though performance of contemporary personal computers does not heavily depend on clock-speeds of central processing units, it is still interesting to know the maximum clock-speed that can be achieved by modern microprocessors. Recently a new frequency record was set, when overclockers from XtremeLabs.org pushed Intel Celeron D 347 to nearly 8.20GHz.

Intel Celeron D 347 processor, which is based on the renowned NetBurst micro-architecture, is made using 65nm process technology and officially works at 3.06GHz. However, with the help of modified DFI LanParty UT P35 (Intel P35, revision A2), OCZ Technology memory and a lot of liquid nitrogen overclocker TiN from Xtremelabs.org reached 8199.5MHz clock-speed on the central processing unit.

To date, 8199.5MHz is the highest clock-speed ever reached by overclockers that has been validated by CPU-Z database.

Unfortunately, the overclockers did not run a set of benchmarks to find out actual performance of the extremely overclocked Celeron D 347. As a result, it is not known whether the chip at 8.20GHz can actually outperform modern Intel Core i7 microprocessors at around 3.00GHz.

Source: xbitlabs.com

AMD, Intel Prep 6-Core CPUs

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Both AMD and Intel are expected to release their first 6-core desktop CPUs before the end of Q2 this year. Now DigiTimes says that Intel will be going first, with their 32-nm Core i7-980X "Gulftown" CPU shipping at the end of March.

Both AMD and Intel are expected to release their first 6-core desktop CPUs before the end of Q2 this year. Now DigiTimes says that Intel will be going first, with their 32-nm Core i7-980X "Gulftown" CPU shipping at the end of March.

DigiTimes says AMD will roll out 3 six-core "Thuban" CPUs, the Phenom II X6 1075T, 1055T and 1035T, with a quad-core Phenom II X4 960T CPU also coming out at the same time as the Thuban processors. It's believed AMD will launch the CPUs in May.

Before Thuban launches though, AMD will introduce their first 8-series chipsets, with the 890FX and 890GX chipsets expected to debut in April.

Source: firingsquad.com

AMD Phenom II And Athlon II Performance Comparison

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he Athlon II X4 series is an excellent low cost alternative to its big brother, the Phenom II X4. I have run several tests and compiled the results in a comparative format.

The Athlon II X4 series is an excellent low cost alternative to its big brother, the Phenom II X4. I have run several tests and compiled the results in a comparative format. The Athlon II shows some weakness – about -25% averaged in a heavy multitasking environment as compared to the Phenom II, but is within .25% in a non-multitasking situation. For general purpose and gaming oriented computing it is hard to beat, fairly cool running and not the power hog many think it is.

A WARNING: BIOS, BIOS, BIOS!!! Do not assume you need to update, and if you do be prepared to revert. When I first installed this CPU I did not update my bios and I had full functionality except for the core temp sensors reading -254. I decided to update and lost the ability to clock past 3.4 and also the ability to lower the NB multiplier (that bios rev. for some reason is no longer available for download). Many BIOS resets and even a processor swap or two may be necessary to get where you want (you could also get a low clocking CPU and then it is a futile battle). Remember this!! Some modern BIOS actually reduce functionality. This was only a warning not a suggestion. I bear no responsibility if you have a problem; this was a kind of public service announcement.

More here: overclockers.com

Intel Core i5 600 And i3 500 Series Game Benchmarks

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A collections of real-world gaming tests using Intel Core i5 600 and i3 500 Series, listed alphabetically.

A collections of real-world gaming tests using Intel Core i5 600 and i3 500 Series, listed alphabetically.

• anandtech.com
• hardcoreware.net
• hardwarecanucks.com
• hardwareheaven.com
• hothardware.com
• neoseeker.com
• overclockersclub.com
• pcper.com
• techgage.com
• technic3d.com
• techpowerup.com
• techreport.com
• techspot.com
• tomshardware.com
• tweaktown.com
• xbitlabs.com

"The new manufacturing process used for one of the two semiconductor dies inside Clarkdale processor, turned out great news for overclocking fans. The frequencies these new processors can hit have been pushed far beyond 4 GHz bar, which will most likely make Core i5 and Core i3 very popular among overclockers and enthusiasts." -tomshardware.com

AMD Readies Four New CPUs

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AMD plans to launch four new CPUs later in January, but don't expect to see anything revolutionary, they are just faster iterations of existing models. The company claims the new Phenom II X2 555 BE dual core will be its fastest dual core CPU, but the three new Athlon IIs are also worth looking into, primarily the 635. AMD's cache-less Athlon IIs offer great bang for buck.

Something for everyone

AMD plans to launch four new CPUs later in January, but don't expect to see anything revolutionary, they are just faster iterations of existing models.

The company claims the new Phenom II X2 555 BE dual core will be its fastest dual core CPU, but the three new Athlon IIs are also worth looking into, primarily the 635. AMD's cache-less Athlon IIs offer great bang for buck. The Propus-based 630 runs at 2.8GHz and costs under €90, which is truly unbeatable value for money. The 635 will continue the tradition and could easily end up being the CPU of choice the sub-€100 market.

AMD will also start shipping a new triple core, dubbed Athlon II X3 440, as well as a dual-core 255 version. Once again we're looking at sensibly priced products, as they will probably be priced at around €70 and €50 respectively.

In addition to new CPUs, the company will also launch new 800-series chipsets with a new IGP, which it calls "the fastest desktop IGP platform."

Source: Fudzilla

Clarkdale Core i5 670 Overclocked To 6.9GHz

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Bunch of Clarkdale and Arrandale reviews have already gone up, but one CPU-Z validation page caught our eye, and according to our info this one comes from Belgium OC team. The 6.9GHz mark on LN2 is really a nice record and all we need now is those extra 100MHz to break the 7GHz barrier.

Give us those 100MHz

Bunch of Clarkdale and Arrandale reviews have already gone up, but one CPU-Z validation page caught our eye, and according to our info this one comes from Belgium OC team. The 6.9GHz mark on LN2 is really a nice record and all we need now is those extra 100MHz to break the 7GHz barrier.

The overclocking was done on EVGA's P55 SLI motherboard, 4GB of G.Skill DDR3 memory, Nvidia Geforce 9800GT card and some LN2. The same CPU was also overclocked on air and has reached 5.4GHz on Biostar's TH55XE motherboard which is still a nice score, but nowhere close to the 6.9GHz done with LN2.

The Clarkdale certainly has impressive overclocking potential despite the fact that the graphics is pretty lame and that the price isn't that great.

You can find the LN2 validation page here, while the 5.4GHz on air validation can be found here.

Source: Fudzilla

AMD Brings Forward Six-Core Chips

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THE RUMOUR MILL claims that AMD is bringing forward the launch of its six-core desktop CPUs. Details are fairly light. One report of the rumour is at Fudzilla and therefore is likely to originate from suppliers rather than direct from Chimpzilla.

Second quarter now

THE RUMOUR MILL claims that AMD is bringing forward the launch of its six-core desktop CPUs.

Details are fairly light. One report of the rumour is at Fudzilla and therefore is likely to originate from suppliers rather than direct from Chimpzilla.

If the rumour is correct, and that seems to us to be likely, it is only a slight change of plan for AMD. It will mean bringing the chips code-named 'Thuban' forward by a quarter to match Intel's launch of its Core i7 980X processor.

While AMD's six-core range of chips will hit the shops a bit later than Intel's Core i7 980X, that will still thrust AMD into the running. It will not take much because the 980X was reported as Intel's only six-core currently planned for 2010.

AMD's six-core 45nm processors will come with 6MB L3 cache, C-state performance boost as well as DDR3 1333MHz support. They will be supported by existing AM3 motherboards and should work in most existing models.

Source: Inquirer