AMD Launches FX microprocessors second generation “Vishera”

As amd announced today finally released their anticipated second Generation fx microprocessors for am3+ socket, known by its code name Vishera, and based on the new micro-architecture Piledriver.

The family of microprocessors second generation AMD FX initially consists of four members: AMD FX-8350 (U.S. $199), FX-8320 (U.S. $169), FX-6300 (U.S. $132) and FX-4300 (U.S. $101); prices a little lower than that leaked a few days ago .

Here are some reviews of various websites:

• 3DNews
• 4Gamer
• Anandtech
• Benchmark Reviews
• Bjorn3D
• Computerbase
• GameStar
• Guru3D
• Hardware Canucks
• Hardware.FR
• Hardware.Info
• Hardware Secrets
• Hardware TechStation
• HardOCP
• Hexus
• Hot Hardware
• KitGuru
• Legit Reviews
• PC Games Hardware
• PC Perspective
• PC Watch
• TechnoLabs
• TechSpot
• The Tech Report
• Tom’s Hardware
• VR-Zone
• Xbit Labs

AMD promised that his would Piledriver microarchitecture performance per cycle (IPC) 7% over Bulldozer , which seems to have fulfilled promise, because depending on the applications tested, there is a cycle performance by up to 20% at the same frequency .

Link: Multiple Sources

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