AMD Athlon 64 FX-55
2. Specifications
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Let's take a quick preview at some of the features the FX-55 offers us:
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AMD Athlon 64 FX-55 packaging |
| CPU Name | AMD Athlon 64 FX-55 |
| Codename | ClawHammer |
| CPU Core Frequency | 2.60GHz (13x200 with locked multiplier) |
| Built-In antivirus support(SP2 required) | Yes |
| Simultaneous 32- & 64-bit computing | Yes |
| L1 Cache (Instruction + Data) | 128KB (64KB + 64KB) |
| L2 Cache | 1024KB |
| HyperTransport | Yes, one 16x16 link @ 2000 MHz |
| HyperTransport I/O Bandwidth | Up to 8 GB/s |
| Integrated DDR Memory Controller | Yes |
| Memory Controller Width | 128-bit |
| Memory Supported | PC3200, PC2700, PC2100 and PC1600 DDR unbuffered memory |
| Memory Bandwidth | Up to 6.4 GB/s |
| Total Processor-to-system Bandwidth (HTT plus memory bandwidth) | Up to 14.4 GB/s |
| Process Technology | 0.13µ, Strained Silicon-on-insulator technology |
| Packaging | 939-pin organic micro PGA |
| Thermal Design Power | 89W |
| Die Size | 144 mm2 |
| Number of Transistors | Approximately 68.5 million |
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| Our NewCastle processor, as recognized by CPU-Z. |
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Some details about our motherboard and BIOS settings
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| Our memory timings as seen by CPUZ |
The Athlon 64 FX-55 runs by default at a speed of 2.6GHz. That's higher than any AMD processor we have seen so far. It seems the reason for this extra boost in clock speed, originates from the use of strained silicon on the insulator. Strained silicon works by "straining" the lattice of electrical bonds that make up the inside of a chip, pulling them apart slightly. In this way, the amount of drive current needed to power the chip is reduced, allowing the chip to run faster.
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The AMD Athlon 64 FX-55 processor |
The AMD Athlon 64 FX-55 costs approximately $900. The price might sound completely insane for mainstream users but AMD's FX product line is aiming for "gamers, prosumers and PC enthusiasts".
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