AMD on schedule for 45nm in 2008

Author: Tim Smalley
Published: 6th February 2007
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AMD on schedule for 45nm in 2008

AMD's 45nm processors will start shipping in volume in the second half of 2008.

It turns out that AMD's first 45 nanometre processors won't be that far behind Intel's Penryn products based on the new process technology.

Douglas Grose, the chip maker's new manufacturing chief has said that AMD has already produced test chips using next-generation production techniques and is set to produce products based on the new technology in the second quarter of 2008.

Typically, AMD has been some way behind Intel in the production technology stakes, but the world's number two chip manufacturer could be hot on the heels of its arch rival if it launches its own 45nm processors on time.

In an interview with Reuters, Grose stated that "Sixty-five [nanometres] is kind of old hat. The focus is on 45.

"We'll be producing early products probably in Q2 of 2008, with full production in the second half."

Intel is scheduled to launch its first 45 nanometre Penryn processors before the end of the year, meaning that AMD isn't as far behind as it was when the two companies made the transition to 65 nanometres. It took AMD almost twelve months longer than Intel to launch its first 65 nanometre processors.

Grose also added that the majority of AMD's processors will be transitioned over to 65 nanometres by the second quarter of next year, significantly reducing its manufacturing costs.

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Quote Lazlow 6th February 2007, 11:03
For a second then, I thought Arctic Cooling had released a new CPU HSF.

It's good to see AMD catching up, or attempting to.
Quote Paradigm Shifter 6th February 2007, 11:11
This is good. AMD closer on the heels of Intel means more competition, and thus even better products at even lower prices. :D

Let's hope, however, that the slight issues with the 90->65nm die shrink don't get passed down to the 45nm die. :(

Of course, they could have had these issues with the 65nm die precisely because they're working so hard on the 45nm process... :D
Quote samkiller42 6th February 2007, 11:58
This could and or would push Intels 45nm prices down :D But even so, this is good news on both chip fronts, and im waiting patiently for the new Intel Cores.

Sam
Quote perplekks45 6th February 2007, 12:12
I am too. But why do you think it'll push down Intel's prices? I don't think it will before AMD launches its own 45nm products. I bet it'll take 3-6 months to let us feel the prices being cut down. Or do you see C2Ds being cheaper right now than they were before AMD launched their 65nm chips? They will drop... later.
Quote kenco_uk 6th February 2007, 12:26
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lazlow
For a second then, I thought Arctic Cooling had released a new CPU HSF.

It's good to see AMD catching up, or attempting to.

lol, it does look like a fancy heatsink.

Good news on the AMD front, anyway. Hopefully they're coming up with an equivalent P4<X2/64 cpu.
Quote DXR_13KE 6th February 2007, 12:46
i only say that i will get a C2D (6600) as soon as the prices drop and a 8600 ultra becomes accessible .
Quote r4tch3t 6th February 2007, 13:40
This came as a bit of a surprise, I wasn't expecting AMD to get on the 45nm bandwagon so quickly. :thum:
I like the picture you used, mmmm all those cores. I wonder if you could link em all up and use the whole wafer as one processor.
Quote Tyinsar 6th February 2007, 15:41
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lazlow
For a second then, I thought Arctic Cooling had released a new CPU HSF...
:) I saw it that way too.
Quote:
Originally Posted by r4tch3t
...I like the picture you used, mmmm all those cores. I wonder if you could link em all up and use the whole wafer as one processor.
"I HAVE THE POWER!!" (insert lightning crash, glowing sword, theme music) It's Geek-Man, Master of the Universe. :D


Yay AMD
Quote perplekks45 6th February 2007, 21:13
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tyinsar
"I HAVE THE POWER!!" (insert lightning crash, glowing sword, theme music) It's Geek-Man, Master of the Universe. :D
DAMN! I almost peed my pants about that! http://footballcommunity.ea.com/forum/images/smiles/smilie_biglaugh.gif
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