AMD launches dual-core Sempron CPUs in China

Gigacore · 27-02-2008, 01:18 PM

AMD has recently launched the first dual-core Sempron processors in China in a bid to counter Intel's dual-core Celeron product line in the entry-level market, according to sources at motherboard makers.

AMD Sempron 2100+ processors adopt a 65nm process, and have a core frequency of 1.8GHz. Pricing in the China market is set at RMB 399 (US$55). Due to the cheap price and potential of AMD's own-brand RS780 and 690G IGP chipsets, the CPU has been popular with consumers in China prompting them support AMD's platform.

In order to hit back, channel vendors predict Intel will drop its dual-core Celeron processor pricing. However, they pointed out that even if the two processors are equal in price, AMD's strong IGP chipsets still give the company an advantage.

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**MetalheadGautham** · 27-02-2008, 03:54 PM

Red Flag Linux is one thing that may give intel the edge. China's offitial OS is Red Flag Linux, and Intel has better linux drivers. But AMD's plans to release an OSS driver soon may nullify that advantage and AMD will have a better chance to win from all directions.

Lets just wait and see what the result may be.

Chinese markets are always difficult to compete in due to its communist nature. Infact, china even has its own national CPU architecture whose name is tooo complicated for me to remember and post here.