AMD Bulldozer, released. Also a flop.

[Joe Momma]

Looks like bulldozer was finally released tonight. It's a massive flop imo. Here is a link for benchmarks.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/fx-8150-zambezi-bulldozer-990fx,3043-6.html

Per core performance the phenom II is better. That is so sad. Overall performance of the 8 core version is around as powerful as the 4 core intel 2500k(at stocks speeds). To top it off, the power consumption on this thing is off the charts. When overclocking it to 4.6 ghz it consumed over 450 watts of power. Intel 2500k consumes around 260 watts @ 5ghz.

IMO If they would just make a new memory architecture this chip would have blown away Intel's sandy bridge. But AMD is still using outdated cache memory. All AMD Did tonight was play catch up to a chip that has been on the market for 10 months now.

Bulldozer? More like Man with shovel.

 

[CiTyCHiLD]

Nice post but shouldn't this be posted in the tech zone?

 

[TheDude]

No, Joe has been banned from the tech zone due to iPhone 4 rage.

 

[Joe Momma]

No, Joe has been banned from the tech zone due to iPhone 4 rage.

oh god you funneh

 

[TheDude]

I thought you were like epicly excited for this release, Joe.

 

[Joe Momma]

I thought you were like epicly excited for this release, Joe.

I was. But just because I was excited doesn't mean I am going to like the end result. I was excited for the iPhone release last week, end results were not good so I ended up not liking it.

 

[BluBirD78]

Bulldozer? More like Man with shovel.

Yeah this is really disappointing man, I sure was hoping that AMD would "out do" Intel this time but apparently they are still way behind. As for now if I was going to get a new CPU it would probably be the Phenom II X6 Black edition, of course with an aftermarket cooler since the AMD coolers are loud as fk!

 

[Joe Momma]

Yeah this is really disappointing man, I sure was hoping that AMD would "out do" Intel this time but apparently they are still way behind. As for now if I was going to get a new CPU it would probably be the Phenom II X6 Black edition, of course with an aftermarket cooler since the AMD coolers are loud as fk!

That wouldn't be a good choice neither. Core for core clock for clock the phenom II is about the same as the core 2 quad. Meaning unless something is using all 6 cores you won't notice a speed difference. Honestly just go with a Intel 2500k. 4 cores, about 30+% faster than the amd 6 core.

 

[DamageINC]

I've always stood behind AMD, but if i was to build a new PC i would go Intel without a doubt.

 

[Joe Momma]

I've always stood behind AMD, but if i was to build a new PC i would go Intel without a doubt.

Same here. (lol I already did). I think this is AMD's netburst pentium 4. Intel had their pentium 4 back in the day, it looks like it's time for AMD to have theirs.

 

[BluBirD78]

Yeah I'm not sure either now after hearing what joe said, man I use to big on AMD but it seems that they are slacking off a LOT on these new processors. Actually, I have a Core 2 Quad and I'm pretty happy with it, has never gave me any troubles and using the stock heatsink (which is very quiet) it also cools very good too, even when I was overclocking my CPU.

I wouldn't mind getting one of the new Sandy Bridge CPU's but with the socket being 1155 and mine is a 775, of course I would have to get a new mobo too and there's nothing wrong at all with mine, so I probably won't upgrade any time soon, who knows though I may get a wild hair!! Haha

 

[Joe Momma]

Yeah I'm not sure either now after hearing what joe said, man I use to big on AMD but it seems that they are slacking off a LOT on these new processors. Actually, I have a Core 2 Quad and I'm pretty happy with it, has never gave me any troubles and using the stock heatsink (which is very quiet) it also cools very good too, even when I was overclocking my CPU.

I wouldn't mind getting one of the new Sandy Bridge CPU's but with the socket being 1155 and mine is a 775, of course I would have to get a new mobo too and there's nothing wrong at all with mine, so I probably won't upgrade any time soon, who knows though I may get a wild hair!! Haha

With parts being pretty cheap now, you could buy a 2500k + mobo + ddr3 8gb ram for about 350-380 dollars. Sell your old system on craigslist (excluding video card and psu etc etc) and get the new system paying very little money.

 

[BluBirD78]

Not a bad idea joe, I would keep my RAM because I just recently bought 4GB of G.Skill Ripjaws and so far no problems at all. So just a mobo and CPU is all I would really need. The only thing is "do I need it" lol. I'm sure I don't since mine does fine as it is, but if something changes they I'll let you know about it

 

[Joe Momma]

Not a bad idea joe, I would keep my RAM because I just recently bought 4GB of G.Skill Ripjaws and so far no problems at all. So just a mobo and CPU is all I would really need. The only thing is "do I need it" lol. I'm sure I don't since mine does fine as it is, but if something changes they I'll let you know about it

If your ram is ddr3, then keeping it would be fine. DDR2 is a no no though

 

[BluBirD78]

Of course it's DDR3, you think I'm that far out of date or what!!

 

[Joe Momma]

Of course it's DDR3, you think I'm that far out of date or what!!

Maybe

 

[PwnSauce]

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lol.
hardware changes SOOO often, why bother following it?
When i need new upgrades I just get the 2nd most expensive one that way I'm not a sucker like Joe but I get good hardware : P


Pwn

 

[Joe Momma]

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lol.
hardware changes SOOO often, why bother following it?
When i need new upgrades I just get the 2nd most expensive one that way I'm not a sucker like Joe but I get good hardware : P


Pwn

1. I'm a tech junky
2. Who said I always buy the best? I'm like you, I buy the 2nd best (or the product that has the most bang for my dollar)

 

[PwnSauce]

 

[BluBirD78]

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lol.
hardware changes SOOO often, why bother following it?
When i need new upgrades I just get the 2nd most expensive one that way I'm not a sucker like Joe but I get good hardware : P


Pwn

Remember joe, pwn is always the best and will always be the best (in his mind), but your the one that knows your shit IMO so I'll stick with your ideas

P.S. Yeah joe you are a tech junky and for me, that's good cause in a way I am too