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The recent references about the first fusion processors did not give a clear idea about their layout. It was explained that one processor will unite the memory controller , one or several processor cores, graphic core, cache and system bus controller PCI express. This circumstance gave birth to two opinions: the first fusion processors will have multi-chip layout or monolithic layout.
Associate recently proposed its forecasts about the development of AMD processors . In the mass segment will be presented fusion processors on base of two- four processor cores class bulldozer and even one graphic. In the mobile devices segment and consumer electronics the processor core class bobcat will be released with a graphic core.
AMD representatives explained , what layout in reality will have the hybrid fusion processors . One chief engineers ( division relations with developers ) , reported that fusion processors will have both the multi-chip layout and monolithic. The selection of one or other layout will be specified by technological and economic factors.
Mr. Bogs also explained, that fusion processors will be used, also, in the composition of torrenza platform . It implies not only the use of specialized coprocessors, installed in free processor socket, but also the use of motherboard expansion with the installed on them processors . This resemble to the use of contemporary video card for accelerating specialized calculations.
AMD representatives also emphasized that in the near future four core processor will become standard in the mean statistical system, oriented to gaming and multimedia application. The main software developer Task is to maximally use the resources of multi core processors. Related Products :
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