Chicago (IL) – AMD has adjusted prices for its desktop dual- and single-core processors a few weeks ahead of the introduction of its new Phenom dual- and quad-core processors. Also, there are two new 45 watt single-core CPUs in the manufacturer’s lineup.

The price reduction is less dramatic than the previous rounds, but drives the firm’s fastest desktop processors even deeper into the mainstream and entry-level segment, making room for the higher performing Phenom CPUs. AMD’s dual-core desktop processors, excluding the $599 Quad FX-74, include 14 different CPUs ranging from $68 for the Athlon 64 X2 4000+ to $220 for the X2 6400+ Black Edition. In comparison, Intel offers 22 dual- and quad-core processors from $74 to $530 (not including four Extreme Edition CPUs).

We have compiled a chart of AMD’s current Athlon 64 X2 processors below, which indicates that the retail market has already caught up with AMD’s price reductions. Of the 10 currently available X2 processors, six models can be purchased for the tray price or less. Only the 6000+, 5200+ and 4200+, which has  become a rare sight in the market, are selling above the tray price on average.

Prices for AMD’s Athlon 64 X2 processors:

CPU	Price (old)	Price (new, 10/08/2007)	Avg. retail price* (10/08/2007)
6400+ BE	$251	$220	$220
6000+	$178	$167	$174
5600+	$157	$146	$141
5200+	$136	$125	$126
5000+ BE	$136	$136	$134
5000+ (65nm)	$125	$115	$115
4800+	$115	$104	$103
4400+	$94	$89	$86
4200+	$78	$78	$208**
4000+	$73	$68	- **

*) Source: Pricegrabber.com
**) Limited availability

AMD has also quietly introduced two new processors that are aiming for low-power applications.  The LE-1620 and LE-1600 are single-core CPUs with the 65 nm core of the Athlon 64. The 2.4 GHz LE-1620 (1 MB L2 cache, 45 watt) is priced at $53; the 2.2 GHz LE-1600 (1 MB L2 cache, 45 watt) lists for $47.  

AMD's "end" of price cuts?

Oct 08, 2007 15:01     

So if you ignore the 6400 for a second there is a mere $100 range between AMD's best desktop chip and their worst one? Interesting pricing strategy. Didn't AMD say (about 2 months ago or so) that they were done with price cuts and the "price war" was over? Are they having trouble moving the X2's because even with the intro of Phenom in Q4, the X2's will be around for a while. Curious maneuver for a company bleeding so much red ink. Again, unless of course they are having trouble selling these chips.

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hopefully a good sign...

Oct 08, 2007 15:22     

... that AMD is clearing out their old K8 processors as they ramp up production of Phenoms. Possibly just wishful thinking on my part, but I don't really see any obvious reason why they would need to cut prices again.
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2.7 Ghz Athlon X2 overlooked

Oct 08, 2007 15:34     

The 5200 at $125 is a new processor and has no old price. The processor is now a 2.7 GHz 65nm 65W design. There was no processor like this before today.
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I think its the right move to lower prices

Oct 08, 2007 16:45     

I like the idea of them dropping their prices atm. Helps to maintain market share and shift the remaining Athlon chips. This would be even better in my eyes if it wasnt for the fact that AM2 will soon be out and while an AM3 chip will work in AM2 boards, the AM2 chip will not work in an AM3 board. If the boards would stick around longer, then getting people onto AMD instead of Intel, then the short/medium term would benefit, not just the short term.

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5200 has been around awhile

Oct 08, 2007 17:55     

Mark, check Newegg. The 5200 has been around awhile and is 2.6 ghz at 90nm and is priced at $125.
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65nm 5200

Oct 08, 2007 19:48     

MR, Mark was referencing the 65nm 2.7Ghz processors that shares the rating "5200 ", it's currently not on newegg
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It's the new son of the Brisbane series, the "old" ...

Oct 08, 2007 22:14     

It's the new son of the Brisbane series, the "old" 5200 was a Windsor-core one(89w).
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AMD processor pricing

Oct 09, 2007 01:08     

You can always find AMD processor pricing information here. http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118_609,00.html?redir=CPT301 It's the official pricing and currently processors straight from AMD. Newegg doesn't keep as up to date as this list. From the pricing list, you can see that the 5200 has been remarked as a 2.7 GHz brisbane. The old 5200 is gone therefore has no new price.

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Just a thought. If the new CPUs are so energy effic...

Oct 09, 2007 02:26     

Just a thought. If the new CPUs are so energy efficient, can AMD put a dual die on a single package with 8 cores, and with the 4x4 project actually have 16 cores working together? That would make me sit pale for a while, in this high performance war era we are living.
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Still good

Oct 09, 2007 05:06     

The processors are still fantastic products. The problem is the Operating Systems and legacy compatibility, that have held them back. I use Intel and AMD and it's like comparing a Ferarri and a Porsche; you won't see a difference unless you're flat out on a race track. AMD is cheaper and HT does make a difference when scaling multiple processors, so I use AMD.
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Intel E6550 Dual Core $179 & Quad Q6600 $278

Oct 09, 2007 05:16     

You can get an Intel E6550 Dual Core for $179 & a Quad Q6600 for $278. If you can get an AMD 6400 for $220 and the model numbers correspond to the speed rating, how can AMD compete? For $60 more, you can get a quad core where each core is faster and you get twice as many cores! If anyone can answer this, please do: Are the Intel model numbers the actual speed ratings? Are the E6550 & Q6600 rated at 6550 MHz and 6600 MHz respectively?

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Save on not so new

Oct 09, 2007 07:20     

I buy the products that are not so new and come down in price because of the newer products. It is cheaper to on the trailing edge of technology. :) I save money that way. I prefer AMD and save more on it.
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Cypherdude You are lost in the limbo. The speed r...

Oct 09, 2007 10:41     

Cypherdude You are lost in the limbo. The speed ratings are useless, AMD based his speed ratings in the Pentium 4 back in the Athlon xp / Athlon 64 era. So a Pentium 4 3.2Ghz would be a Athlon xp 3200 . Now is totally different. Windsor core (89w) Athlon x2 6400 --> 3.2Ghz Athlon x2 6000 --> 3.0Ghz Athlon x2 5600 --> 2.8Ghz Athlon x2 5200 --> 2.6Ghz (1Mb l2 cache) Brisbane core (65w) Athlon x2 5200 --> 2.7Ghz (512KB l2 cache) etc (conroe FSB 1333) Intel core2duo E6850 --> 3.0Ghz Intel core2duo E6750 --> 2.66Ghz Intel core2duo E6550 --> 2.33Ghz (conroe FSB 1066) Intel core2duo E6800 --> 2.93Ghz Intel core2duo E6700 --> 2.66Ghz Intel core2duo E6600 --> 2.4Ghz Intel core2duo E6300 --> 2.13Ghz etc I can say that an x2 6400 has almost the same perfomance of the E6750. So, the only way to know what cpu is better than the other is by reading benchmark sites or just google it.

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AMD and 80% in Human Right

Oct 09, 2007 15:53     

To any Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender, I like AMD a lot but will no longer buy AMD product until they give all the heath benefit to their employee same sex partners. They did fulfill 80% of the HRC.org marking, but fail short of the 100% mart that Intel did. If Intel can do it, why AMD can’t? For more info, visit Human Right Camping buyer guide at: www.hrc.org/buyersguide. For me, price is one thing, but respect is more important.

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gay power

Oct 09, 2007 16:40     

silly me intel has more gay performance. guess no more support for amd.
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Lawrence....

Oct 09, 2007 16:53     

Think about it this way. AMD is already having enough problems right now, the last thing they need is AFA coming after them like they have Ford. If they had the amount of money and power that Intel had, little ole AFA wouldn't pose much of a threat.... AMD is already losing enough money every quarter....
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What about....

Oct 09, 2007 19:14     

What about your turion line-up. (My lappy needs up'en)
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Am I missing something?

Oct 09, 2007 19:56     

I thought they were talking about a price cut, not a sale price. BIG DEAL, looks like an advertisement to me.
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Athlon X2 = Sempron X2?

Oct 10, 2007 01:19     

I was recently testing system information utilities, the kind that tell you what's in your machine, and it told me that my Athlon 64 X2 was actually a dual core Sempron. I assumed that it had made an error. After all, if that were true, wouldn't AMD have to tell me that? So the question arose today as to what the performance difference was between an Athlon64 and an Athlon64 X2; and I finally looked up some comparisons tests. Ironically, there isn't that great of a performance difference, not as much as you'd expect. In fact, some tests gave the Athlon64 the edge. But maybe I would expect these results when testing a single core Athlon64 and a dual-core Sempron64. I really wonder...

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lawerence = closet case.

Oct 12, 2007 03:17     

wtf did that have to do with anything about the price cuts... your banter about Respect, blah! You Sir, are a puts!
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Gays and such

Oct 12, 2007 14:11     

Why should some gay dude and his boyfriend get benefits that a straight guy and his GIRLFRIEND cannot? Extending benefits to spouses is one thing, but to boyfriends and girlfriends (and fiancees and significant others and soul mates) is another. You can have benefits for your boyfriend when I can get them for my girlfriend.
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More reason to go AMD

Oct 13, 2007 07:38     

Thanks for the info, Lawrence, sounds like more of a reason not to use Intel. Maybe we ought to write AMD and say we are more likely to get their products if they stop wasting money on people like Lawrence who are not committed enough to get married. It's an easy fix, if you are a man, find a woman to marry. If you are a woman, find a man to marry. Then you will get full benefits at any company you or your spouse works at. Problem solved.

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Are the mods awake?

Oct 13, 2007 22:02     

What is the point of moderating if you are posting all of these off topic and out of line comments? Moderators are you alive? Do you care?
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6400 is 125W TDP

Oct 17, 2007 15:49     

This is to update Ryoma-Echizen's list. 6000 also comes in 125W as well as some 90W
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amd is ruined

Oct 18, 2007 11:29     

Amd Europe doesnt cut prices it rebels from summers to autum with same pricing (old)
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Um speed is irrelevant

Oct 25, 2007 13:19     

Hey the two arguing ofver processor speeds. If you are half the experts you think you are, youd know that speed is irrelevant. An Intel E6400 can beat most AMD processors, regardless of the speed difference that AMD has over Intel. It has everything to do with how much data can be sent through the processor cores, and how much usage is required for everyday tasks on your PC. AMD may have faster processors, but performancewise AMD has flunked and floundered for too long. They need an absolute miracle to come from Phenom, otherwise were looking at a complete monopoly of the processor market by Intel, which although I like Intel, I would rather see AMD beating Intel than Intel have a monopoly on the CPU market

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