AMDto AbandonFX Processors - FX9590 Becomes Final Legacy of the FX Lineup

[LordZhen]

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AMD recently released that highest clocked processor ever in their FX processors lineup, the FX-9590. This is the 5 GHz chip you probably have been hearing about over the past few weeks. Also AMD’s recent launch of the FX Vishera lineup with the FX-8350 brought a 4 GHz clock speed at a sub $200 price range. AMD is still lacking in overall performance, but the are trying to offer consumers more value.



While value is important, AMD’s FX Processors have had a hard time keeping up with Intel’s core series of processors in terms of performance as well as efficiency. Currently Intel’s “Haswell” is using a very efficient 22nm process design architecture. AMD on the other hand is offering a 32nm process on their “Piledriver” chips. Only in 2014 would AMD make the switch to a 28nm process with “Steamroller”, but this new design would be only limited to the Kaveri and Berlin APUs. It is possible that in 2014 and going forward AMD would possibly not offer any more CPUs under the FX Processors brand.
VR-Zone uncovered documents given to OEM’s behind closed doors by AMD. This is what they had to say, “Interestingly the document also made it clears the days of the big core are numbered, leaving the FX-9590 as the final legacy of the FX line.”
VR-Zone has been very accurate regarding AMD in the past thanks to other leaked documents that they have got their hands on. From these reports it seems that the recently launched FX-9590 5 GHz processor would be the last legacy of the FX processor line. This would seem to be true as AMD is behind in pretty much every aspect of desktop processor design. Remember Intel is switching to the 14nm Skylake process in 2015.
All of these things seem to point to the fact that AMD may be getting out of the enthusiast game all together. While the recently released FX processors did make headlines it is unsure how well they are actually going to sell and as we said Intel is leading by a large margin. On the other hand AMD’s Accelerated Processing Units have been doing really well. With the success and demand of AMD’s APU’s the FX lineup might just be done. We have not seen any AMD roadmap that makes us think differently or that shows an AM3+ desktop refresh or a Steamroller core for the enthusiast platform.

Source:

AMD Possibly Abandoning FX Processors - FX-9590 Becomes Final Legacy of The FX Lineup
Updated: Why it's a big deal AMD is delaying Kaveri - VR-Zone
AMD to Abandon FX Processors

[senpai91]

AMD isn't really performing well on the high-end, but they did help those on the budget both their FX and APU offerings not better but preferable but a good and reasonable counterpart from intels. One good example is the Core i3 and FX 6300, you got 2 cores + 2 HT and 6 cores. As the numbers says FX6300 is more future proof. The AMD glory is long gone, Intel on the other hand is up high in the sky.

This maybe the end of FX series, this maybe a new door to better offerings or a closed for the desktop line. AMD is really doing well and selling well on the mobile devices. Consoles also are applying AMD APU, this is good for developers so it won't be hard porting games anymore (a emulators will easy be developed for desktops? hahaha). AMD might not be the best and the fasted, but they are the most sufficient processor's consumer can buy, will sticking to their budget.

I hope AMD will continue their desktop line.

[werty]

marketing ra ni..if ever.. besides walay official confirmation...

[Sempron Guy]

@ts


you forgot to add the word "possibly" sa thread title just like the link says

but anyway, this could be possible. Making APUs is their strong hand, might as well focus on it. And the shift to next gen console games optimized for multicore could shift the rankings of cpus to AMD's side thus making their current 8 core solution a better choice.

[lloyd_joy]

duha ra padulngan sa AMD ani...

1st, they will end the 32 nm process then jump 10 nm down and run intel head-on in the 22 nm arena... (this is a big possibility)

2nd, they will end their FX line kay dili na madala ang alkanse... dili nila ma beat ang market sa intel on the mid to high/enthusiast level... but, they can spank intel on the entry level though... as well as on the embeded market segment. it would be wiser for them to focus more on the APU since, in this domain, they are currently, "The King"... (this is a big possibility also)


here's an article regarding AMD's APU for embeded designs...

AMD Unveils Ultra-Low Power APU for Embedded Designs | News & Opinion | PCMag.com

[Sempron Guy]

basta ang ako lang masulti, multi threading is the future, not faster single thread performance

[butitoy]

AMD recently released that highest clocked processor ever in their FX processors lineup, the FX-9590. This is the 5 GHz chip you probably have been hearing about over the past few weeks. Also AMD’s recent launch of the FX Vishera lineup with the FX-8350 brought a 4 GHz clock speed at a sub $200 price range. AMD is still lacking in overall performance, but the are trying to offer consumers more value.



While value is important, AMD’s FX Processors have had a hard time keeping up with Intel’s core series of processors in terms of performance as well as efficiency. Currently Intel’s “Haswell” is using a very efficient 22nm process design architecture. AMD on the other hand is offering a 32nm process on their “Piledriver” chips. Only in 2014 would AMD make the switch to a 28nm process with “Steamroller”, but this new design would be only limited to the Kaveri and Berlin APUs. It is possible that in 2014 and going forward AMD would possibly not offer any more CPUs under the FX Processors brand.
VR-Zone uncovered documents given to OEM’s behind closed doors by AMD. This is what they had to say, “Interestingly the document also made it clears the days of the big core are numbered, leaving the FX-9590 as the final legacy of the FX line.”
VR-Zone has been very accurate regarding AMD in the past thanks to other leaked documents that they have got their hands on. From these reports it seems that the recently launched FX-9590 5 GHz processor would be the last legacy of the FX processor line. This would seem to be true as AMD is behind in pretty much every aspect of desktop processor design. Remember Intel is switching to the 14nm Skylake process in 2015.
All of these things seem to point to the fact that AMD may be getting out of the enthusiast game all together. While the recently released FX processors did make headlines it is unsure how well they are actually going to sell and as we said Intel is leading by a large margin. On the other hand AMD’s Accelerated Processing Units have been doing really well. With the success and demand of AMD’s APU’s the FX lineup might just be done. We have not seen any AMD roadmap that makes us think differently or that shows an AM3+ desktop refresh or a Steamroller core for the enthusiast platform.

Source:

AMD Possibly Abandoning FX Processors - FX-9590 Becomes Final Legacy of The FX Lineup
Updated: Why it's a big deal AMD is delaying Kaveri - VR-Zone
AMD to Abandon FX Processors

leaving the FX..then introducing Marketing re-Branding a new BOLD name that will denote performance per watts. good grief!

jumping to 22 would just need think tanks, leave the manufacturing to TSMC. saving resources.

GOOD MOVE!
nevermind leaks on roadmap..deception is in order.

[senpai91]

basta ang ako lang masulti, multi threading is the future, not faster single thread performance

I agree with you.

[canister_sa_puwet]

Mao nlang gud ni akoa gipaabot,,,,Goodbye to PC na dayon ko!,,,,,,,,,,,, new hobby dayon - eyeing to assemble Litespeed (titanium) MTB!

[lloyd_joy]

^ you may check Linskey Ti frame too bro... they make the original Litespeed... founder na sila sa Litespeed...

OT na ta... hehehe...