Replies to post #76095 on Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)

[wbmw]

Re: Conroe uses a very mature Intel 65nm process, while Brisbane uses the very initial AMD 65nm process. AMD's process will improve pretty fast during 2007 (both power and speed).

Intel easily has a bin or two of performance after the initial launch version of Conroe, after which they have the 45nm shrink in late-07/early-08. My only point is that they are a moving target, just like AMD's 65nm process (and, currently, they are far ahead!).

[j3pflynn]

And AMD includes the memory controller. And apparently does consistently better at idle.

[Tenchu]

Rink, Still Conroe uses a very mature Intel 65nm process, while Brisbane uses the very initial AMD 65nm process. AMD's process will improve pretty fast during 2007 (both power and speed).

AMD isn't likely to catch up to Intel in term of process technology until Intel starts hitting huge roadblocks on the highway of Moore's Law. By the time AMD's 65nm process matures, Intel will be well on its way to launching its 45nm parts.

Tenchu