The supporters of single core processors athlon 64 in this block awaited for some changes. First of all, Price had to be lowered. The price reduction of some model by 6,5% limit is not so great , but for sure latter in this year will be the full update.
Secondly, in this block had to appear 65 nm single core processors athlon 64 (Lima), which are characterized by level TDP not more than 45 W. It was considered that they can exist in the models with ratings 3500+ (2.2 GHz), 3800+ (2.4 GHz) and 4000+ (2.6 GHz). However, the analysis with references to processors existing in the network are assured that the future 65 nm version athlon 64 4000+ is not determined, but in this month model with rating 3200+ can exist in 65 nm version.
Strictly speaking, from fresh roadmap AMD,confirm many things. First, dual core 90 nm processor athlon 64 X2 6000+ (3.0 GHz) actually will be released in the end of February, its wholesale price will be $607.
Furthermore, the announced during February 65 nm single core processors athlon 64 3500+ (2.2 GHz) and Athlon 64 3800+ (2.4 GHz) will relate to the class energy efficient, on what previously hinted the sufficiently low level TDP in 45 W. It is not necessary to wait for price revelations from them, since they will cost equally with 90 nm cpu : $101 for the model athlon 64 3800+ and $91 for model athlon 64 3500+. If 65 nm processor athlon 64 3200+ (2.0 GHz) AM2 will be released in retail, its wholesale price will be below $91