Replies to post #29354 on Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)

[yourbankruptcy]

Agree, FX-53 looks like 3700-3800 to me. Socket 939 will be no more than 4000.

[dougSF30]

Paul, let's make the 939 FX-53 4000+ then. 940 FX-53 down to 3800+. That puts the FX part at about 5% faster than the Newcastle 3800+, which seems about right.

Doug

[HailMary]

Yes, it generally beats Intel's current offerings, but not by that much.

I think it depends on whether or not you are talking about Prescott Ghz or Northwood Ghz or Northwood EE Ghz. I think it will take a 4Ghz Prescott or better to clearly beat the FX-53 on 940. There won't be a 4Ghz Northwood. Will AMD adjust their ratings? I guess they don't have to as Intel is going to a model scheme. I would imagine part of this has to do with knowing they won't have a competitive part at the top end, so they'll make it to be more ambiguous by having a model number.

I wonder what AMD will do when Intel goes to model numbering. How are they going to show their parts are better than Intel's to the general consumer? The rating system was working in that area, even though most enthusiasts didn't like it.