Athlon II X4 605e: 4 core and TDP less than 45 W
Presenting this week's quad-core processors Propus without third-level cache, AMD did not forget about the needs of fans to save electricity. Following the models of Athlon II X4 620 (2.6 GHz) and Athlon II X4 630 (2.8 GHz) was presented and processor Athlon II X4 605e (2.3 GHz), which has a much lower value of TDP: total 45 watts against the original 95 watts for the older models Propus. Of course, such efficiency is not only a reduction in the nominal frequency. The range of nominal core voltage Athlon II X4 620 and Athlon II X4 630 is 0.925-1.425 V and processor Athlon II X4 605e it is equal to 0.775-1.2 V. Simultaneously reduced and the maximum case temperature – from 71 to 70 degrees Celsius.
This processor has the markings of the form AD605EHDK42GI, Cache size or frequency of the HyperTransport bus had identical characteristics of older processors Propus.
In Japan, this model will be offered at a price of over $ 160 – is considerably more expensive not only Athlon II X4 620 ($ 99), but the Athlon II X4 630 ($ 122). However, for the cost of AMD processors such disparity in prices is quite familiar.
This week in the Japanese retail, there were also dual-core processors Athlon II X2 240e (2.8 GHz) and Athlon II X2 235e (2.7 GHz), which have TDP not more than 45 Tues Prices start at $ 75 – this is a good option for those who want to save on electricity, but not afte the numbe of processor core.