AMD announces its new six core Opteron processor, codename Istanbul

**Jewelzz** · June 1st, 2009

I lost the link to front page posting...

AMD has today launched its six-core Opteron processor, codenamed 'Istanbul'.
The processor is aimed at the two, four and eight socket spaces and all the new features and enhancements would be available across the board.
The CPU are connected via AMD's Direct Connect Architecture (DCA) although the company confirmed it would be releasing a new generation of DCA, 2.0, in 2010.
Pat Patla, vice president of AMD’s Server/Workstation Division, said: “With AMD-V (virtualisation suite) and AMD-P (power suite) you will get this technology across the entire processor family.”
“Intel make you call out which you want to implement. Our approach is no compromise.”

ITPro

**Johnny** · June 1st, 2009

hmm, I wonder how this will fare with the intel. I am hearing rumors that they are coming out with an 8 core in 2010.

**ming** · June 1st, 2009

hmm.. server cpu or not, I'm not which is better, AMD or Intel, when it comes to multi-core.

AMD cpus are true multi-core processors, ie. 1 cpu, 2/4 cores.
Intel (as far as I recall) are 1 chip, 2 cpus, 2 cores per cpu. I wouldn't be surprised if their "8-core" cpu is actually 4 cpus on 1 chip with 2 cores each OR 2 cpus with 2 cores on 1 chip with hyperthreading.

**LordOfLA** · June 1st, 2009

the core i7 chips are true multicore and are capable of scaling to 16 physical cores per package. Add hyperthreading to the mix and you have 32 thread processing capability

**Sazar** · June 2nd, 2009

They both have slightly different interpretations but Intel is still a little better in overall efficiency and power-draw at the high-end.

In the mid/low-range, things become more blurred.

For large scale multi-proc/multi-core configurations, Intel still has a lot more flexibility than AMD.

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Jewelzz Queen of Farts Joined: March 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 10,944 Blog Entries: 7 Reputation: 1843 Power: 249	AMD announces its new six core Opteron processor, codename Istanbul I lost the link to front page posting... AMD has today launched its six-core Opteron processor, codenamed 'Istanbul'. The processor is aimed at the two, four and eight socket spaces and all the new features and enhancements would be available across the board. The CPU are connected via AMD's Direct Connect Architecture (DCA) although the company confirmed it would be releasing a new generation of DCA, 2.0, in 2010. Pat Patla, vice president of AMD’s Server/Workstation Division, said: “With AMD-V (virtualisation suite) and AMD-P (power suite) you will get this technology across the entire processor family.” “Intel make you call out which you want to implement. Our approach is no compromise.” ITPro

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Johnny Paul Reed Smith Joined: January 2004 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 4,838 Reputation: 2369 Power: 170	Re: AMD announces its new six core Opteron processor, codename Istanbul hmm, I wonder how this will fare with the intel. I am hearing rumors that they are coming out with an 8 core in 2010. Paul Reed Smith.

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ming OSNN Advanced Joined: June 2003 Location: UK Posts: 4,252 Reputation: 1160 Power: 159	Re: AMD announces its new six core Opteron processor, codename Istanbul hmm.. server cpu or not, I'm not which is better, AMD or Intel, when it comes to multi-core. AMD cpus are true multi-core processors, ie. 1 cpu, 2/4 cores. Intel (as far as I recall) are 1 chip, 2 cpus, 2 cores per cpu. I wouldn't be surprised if their "8-core" cpu is actually 4 cpus on 1 chip with 2 cores each OR 2 cpus with 2 cores on 1 chip with hyperthreading. Curent system: Intel Quad Core 9450 \| 4GB RAM \| WD Raptor 36GB \| nVidia 8800GT 512mb

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LordOfLA Godlike! Joined: February 2004 Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK Posts: 7,015 Blog Entries: 5 Reputation: 4137 Power: 209	Re: AMD announces its new six core Opteron processor, codename Istanbul the core i7 chips are true multicore and are capable of scaling to 16 physical cores per package. Add hyperthreading to the mix and you have 32 thread processing capability If HK-47 and GLaDOS had a child, the character they create would cause the video game world to overdose on awesome. -sheridanmovieguy: Dragon age forum user.

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Sazar F@H - Is it in you? Joined: April 2002 Location: Between Austin and Tampa Posts: 14,880 Reputation: 4110 Power: 309	Re: AMD announces its new six core Opteron processor, codename Istanbul They both have slightly different interpretations but Intel is still a little better in overall efficiency and power-draw at the high-end. In the mid/low-range, things become more blurred. For large scale multi-proc/multi-core configurations, Intel still has a lot more flexibility than AMD. Help to find cures for Alzheimer's, Mad Cow (BSE), CJD, ALS, Huntington's, Parkinson's disease, and many Cancers. Folding@Home, is it in you?

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