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A family of 64-bit, multicore CPU chips from AMD. The X3 is a triple-core CPU, and the X4 is a quad-core chip. In late 2007, the Phenom X4 was launched as part of AMD's "Spider" platform for...
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Definition: Phenom
A family of 64-bit, multicore CPU chips from AMD. The X3 is a triple-core CPU, and the X4 is a quad-core chip. In late 2007, the Phenom X4 was launched as part of AMD's "Spider" platform for gamers, which included the ATI Radeon 3800 series display adapter and AMD 7-series chipset.
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Intel says future Atom processors will match AMD Phenom II performance -- in 2015
If you're looking forward to improved performance from Intel's tiny Atom processors -- used to power netbooks and tablets -- the company has plans to deliver it. In fact, the chip giant says...
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As AMD prepares new dual-core, triple-core Llano desktop processors, it will start phasing out Phenom II CPUs
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AMD cuts prices on Athlon, Phenom processors in anticipation of new desktop CPUs
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New Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition is fastest AMD quad-core CPU to date, but can't beat Sandy Bridge
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AMD cuts prices on select Phenom II quad-core and six-core processors
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AMD releases its fastest desktop processor ever, the six-core Phenom II X6 1100T Black Edition
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Dell Inspiron Zino HD refresh to include Phenom II CPU, Radeon 5450 discrete graphics options
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Digital Storm unleashes new SPECIAL|OPS gaming PC line starting at $987 with six-core AMD Phenom II CPU
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Dell rolls out Studio XPS 7100 with six-core AMD Phenom II CPU for $749
AMD officially (and finally) unleashed its 2010 processor lineup yesterday, and Dell took the opportunity to launch its first desktop packing six-core Phenom II X6 processors—the Studio XPS...
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AMD readies tri-core, quad-core Phenom mobile CPUs for Acer, Dell laptops
AMD has done itself no favors in the mobile market by taking so long to introduce some next-generation processors to compete with Intel's Core offerings. But it appears that the second-place chip...
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Maingear, CyberPower, iBuyPower release first gaming PCs with AMD Phenom II X6 six-core CPUs
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Unlocking "hidden" AMD Phenom cores
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Six-core AMD Phenom II X6 1090T CPU benchmarked, overclocked, available for pre-order online
AMD is about to bring the six-core processor closer to the mainstream with its Phenom II X6 1090T "Thuban" CPU, long announced but finally starting to appear in the hands of the masses. The 1090T...
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AMD's six-core Phenom II X6 CPUs will underclock three cores and automatically overclock the other three
More details have emerged about how AMD's forthcoming six-core desktop CPUs, the Phenom II X6 lineup (a.k.a. Thuban), plan to handle all that processing power when most applications still can't...
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Pricing leaks for new Intel, AMD processors, including six-core Phenom II X6 CPUs
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AMD unveils new 'budget' processors
AMD is launching an array of new CPUs targeted at those looking to spend as few of their hard-earned dollars as possible.
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