Platforms built for dual-core Opteron processors launched today will also
run quad-core versions set to launch next year, AMD says.
The quad-core design, known as a tape-out, has already been finalised, AMD
said. It uses the same Socket F as the new dual-cores and has the same thermal
and electrical characteristics.
This means will machines be easily upgradeable, and manufacturers will not
need to design complete new systems for the quad-cores.
The news will be welcomed by large computer manufacturers that fear a decline
in sales as the rollout of quad-core in mid-2007 approaches.
Opteron processors are designed for use in servers and current models are
dual-core. Multi-core processors are especially useful in a server environment
where different tasks are constantly being run concurrently.
Also beneficial is the reduced power consumption of multi-core processors, a
key concern in large data centres.
Rival chip maker Intel is developing two quad-core processors for servers,
codenamed 'Clovertown' and 'Tigerton'. Both are based on
Intel's
Core Microarchitecture and are slated for release in 2007.
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