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Walkintarget wrote:All else aside and based on the chip itself, it's not a bad solution for a low power user. It's quad core performance with a very decent IGP in a package that idles at 37.2 watts. An added bonus is the fact that AMD includes certain features thoughout its entire lineup - I'm specifically thinking of virtualization support but there may be others (registered memory?) too. The mobos are generally cheaper for a given level of quality, too.I just don't feel quite right recommending AMD for most buyer's needs
flip-mode wrote:it's not a bad solution for a low power user. It's quad core performance with a very decent IGP in a package that idles at 37.2 watts.
Walkintarget wrote:Indeed. Its IGP is its strongest point, and if you could couple it with Intel's CPU ... wow..
sschaem wrote:I think you should look around for some more data. I think Ivy may still consume less power at idle than an A10-5800, but I think it is close enough not to matter now. TR's review showed 3770K at 45 watts for the whole system including a Radeon 7970. As far as I'm concerned, it doesn't matter if one is a little better than the other as long as they're close.How much is a barebone ivy bridge i3 system at around ~40 watt. I think Ivy bridge i7-3770k system idle at ~80watt. (Thats I find wrong.)
Also looking back at Sandy review, they seem to be at ~75watt idle.
SERIOUSJACK85 wrote:AMD 10-5800K Officially launching tomorrow. Is it worth upgrading from AMD 1055T or wait for PileDriver?
SERIOUSJACK85 wrote:AMD 10-5800K Officially launching tomorrow. Is it worth upgrading from AMD 1055T or wait for PileDriver?
SERIOUSJACK85 wrote:AMD 10-5800K Officially launching tomorrow. Is it worth upgrading from AMD 1055T or wait for PileDriver?
chuckula wrote:There is a very good reason that AMD didn't allow review sites to post reviews about the Trinity CPU.
derFunkenstein wrote:Yes, going from a real 6-core CPU to a sort-of quad that's really only going to do its best on two threads is a massive step...
...into the outhouse.
A six-core Phenom can do 3.8-4GHz without much issue and it stomps on what's going to be trinity.
TheEmrys wrote:Definately worth upgrading a 1055T to a SB or IB. Other than that, its just taking giant steps... sideways.
vargis14 wrote:You totally ought to put that pumped epeen in your sig.... oh, wait...I would have owned 2 7870s but i built my 2600k 560ti sli gaming rig over 1.5 years ago. Plus i was goin to get a 3d monitor and all that but it never happened. I do have a top of the line 3d tv though but HDMI specs limit you to 24fps @1080p and 60fps at 720p. HDMI does have the bandwidth for well over 60fps in 1080p 3d they just never included it. But it supports 4k resolution now go figure.
I honestly don't know how anyone can tell past a certain point.I have to admit i have not personally tried a gtx 6 series for media playback, but i know my AMD cards give me a nicer picture in media playback over my gtx 560ti's.
Chrispy_ wrote:If you want to know how bad Trinity's CPU will be, have a look at the FX-4100, specifically how it gets trashed by the i3 in single-threaded programs that represent most of the software on the market.
The purpose of Trinity's CPU component is to be adequate enough to keep the IGP busy, and nothing more than that. The very concept of "upgrading" to something with such low aspirations is pointless; Trinity is for new builds that don't have space or budget for a discrete gaming card.
Airmantharp wrote:Chrispy_ wrote:If you want to know how bad Trinity's CPU will be, have a look at the FX-4100, specifically how it gets trashed by the i3 in single-threaded programs that represent most of the software on the market.
The purpose of Trinity's CPU component is to be adequate enough to keep the IGP busy, and nothing more than that. The very concept of "upgrading" to something with such low aspirations is pointless; Trinity is for new builds that don't have space or budget for a discrete gaming card.
And here I was thinking that Trinity was supposed to have 8 'cores' when people were calling it a quad-core CPU. Wish they'd just call them 'modules' like AMD did before their marketing department botched the whole thing.