Eco Factor: AMDs new triple-core processor is energy-efficient.
High computing power meant high energy usage, until AMD released their Phenom X3 8450e Processor. This newbie from AMD is a triple-core processor, which features a reduced TDP of just 65 watts. Based on the 65nm Toliman core, the CPU offers a clock speed of 2.10 GHz with 512KB per core of L2 cache and 2MB of shared L3 caches. Retailing in Japan for $107, the CPU comes in the AM2+ package and a HyperTransport 3.0 system interface of 3600MT/s.
The Dark Side:
The processor is energy-efficient when compared to other dual, triple and quad-core processors. However, with other low-power processors such as the Intel Atom consuming far less watts, the Phenom X3 is bound for some stiff competition.
Via: TechPowerUP
