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AMD will offer at least three models of dual-core AMD Phenom X2 processors with 45W thermal design power. The new AMD Phenom X2 chips based on the new micro-architecture from the chipmaker will not have high TDP, though, they are projected to offer performance levels inline or higher with today’s dual-core AMD Athlon 64 X2 products with decreased power consumption.

The new dual-core AMD Phenom X2 processors with 45W power consumption are:

• Phenom X2 GE-6600 (2.3GHz, 512KB L2 per core, 2MB shared L3)
• Phenom X2 GE-6500 (2.1GHz, 512KB L2 per core, 2MB shared L3)
• Phenom X2 GE-6400 (1.9GHz, 512KB L2 per core, 2MB shared L3)

Advanced Micro Devices has been consistent in its attempts to lower power consumption of its chips from 89W to 65W and from 65W to 45W. Already in the third quarter of the year AMD will have five dual-core chips with 45W TDP and a number of single-core offerings with similar thermal specs, which is an indicator that the chipmaker is pretty serious about offering low-power desktop solutions.

Izvor: X-Bit Labs