AMD staff explained that IBM provides consulting services to Globalfoundries, and is not a direct manufacturer of processors. IBM can help on the assembly line of CPUs . Both companies are in a technological consortium, which allows them to work for many years.
Assocaite once again explained why AMD 28 nm CPU hybrid Krishna and Wichita were removed. Apparently, Globalfoundries has the ability to master the production of 28 nm products only to the end of this year. Krishna and Wichita, announcement was delayed , their lifetime would be too short, and in 2013 they would have to be changed to the next generation. In these circumstances, AMD decided to release this year, Brazos 2.0 platform based on advanced 40-nm processors, and the 2013 announcement will include the 28 nm hybrid processors Kabini. Related Products :
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