That's right AMD have managed to make an 8-core FX-8150 reach a spead of 8.429GHz which smashes the previous speed and given it a world record. Overclocked by Team of AMD techs and overclocking gurus, obviously this means that AMD are bragging about this to further the hype of the FX-8150 due to release some time this year
"The record-breaking processor speed that resides in the AMD FX CPU clearly demonstrates performance gains for the new AMD ‘Bulldozer’ multi-core architecture, which will provide x86 computing power for this CPU and future AMD Accelerated Processing Units," said Chris Cloran, corporate vice president and general manager, Client Group at AMD. "Along with world-record frequencies, the AMD FX processor will enable an unrivaled enthusiast PC experience for the money –
extreme multi-display gaming, mega-tasking and HD content creation."
Ok, Granted that getting to 8GHz requires liquid nitrogen, if you're into the liquid nitrogen scene, AMD claims it witnessed "no cold bug, the bane of overclockers, which often stops modern processors from functioning in extremely cold conditions." Though it required liquid nitrogen (as insanely high overclocks often do), and even liquid helium, AMD says this proves the "AMD FX CPU is a clock eating monster, temporarily able to withstand extreme conditions to achieve amazing speed."
But if you don't want to have your computer desk looking like a music concert then with a -$100 water cooling system you can reach 5.00GHz, and water cooling is not out of reach if acidmodders in any way.
The new Bulldozer Processors have been tipped to start a preorder at $266, AMD has no official prices as of yet.
-Fren