The first barcelona processors will be limited in frequencies to not more than 1.9-2.0 GHz. Meanwhile some sources consider that barcelona processors can rapidly improve their frequency potential
This week appeared the forecasts about the relatively rapid growth in frequencies of barcelona processors after their announcement. Associate reported that in the fourth quarter , barcelona processors can reach the 2.3 GHz frequency , remaining within the TDP not more than 120 W. In the present year , the frequency of barcelona processors can approach the 3.0 GHz, but it will be hardly subjugated in 2007.
The limitations of potential frequency in first barcelona processors have a completely objective explanation. For the preparation of mass deliveries , barcelona processors have sufficient time. AMD had time to prepare sufficient reserves only of one processors stepping ; however, the following stepping can demonstrate a noticeable improvement in the frequency potential, but it will appear too late after the planed announcement. In order to develop the deliveries of faster barcelona models , time is necessary. And the corresponding processors will be available only in the fourth quarter 2007.