AMD prepares dual-core 45nm surprise

[Zachstar]

http://www.fudzilla.com/index.php?op...2086&Itemid=35

Callisto with 6MB of L3 cache

AMD has another surprise for Intel. It's preparing a CPU codenamed Callisto and this is a new CPU that we haven’t seen on the roadmap before.

The Heka three-core is nothing more than Deneb quad-core without one core, and with this in mind AMD wants to do the same with the new dual-core. The CPU, codenamed Callisto, is a 45nm dual-core with 1MB L2 and a massive 6MB of L3 cache.

This is an AM3 CPU that is harvested from the Deneb core and despite the fact that it might be quite a big chip, it should give dual-core Pentium CPUs a run for its money. You can expect this CPU in Q2 2009 and we are sure that this CPU might give Intel's Core 2 dual-core generation a lot to fight for.

Just found this while searching for 65nm Kuma reviews. All I can say is WOW!!!

Of course this is a move to sell the Quad Core Phenom IIs that have had two cores damaged (It happens when one mass produces things that small) in assembly. The cores apparently are laser cut to prevent accidental activation and the controller reprogrammed to report as a dual core.

This is good news for those looking for power on the cheap. These ought to sell for under 100 USD and will EASILY beat the Intel Duals with that much ability.

The talk on other forums also says there will be an even cheaper version with no L3 which sounds perfect for an underclocked to passive cooling Home theater PC.