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AMD posts controversial virtualization value math
Opinion – AMD has its hands full to counter Intel's Xeon 5500 processor, which is considered the highest performing server processor these days. Intel's chip has some obvious weaknesses which AMD could go after, but we haven't seen much of that yet. Instead, there is a new post discussing the ...
AMD's x86 license set to expire in 48 hours?
brightsideofnews.com — Almost two months ago, we witnessed to the open war of words between AMD and Intel, ending... in Intel's press release citing that AMD's split to AMD and GlobalFoundries will lead to termination of AMD's x86 license. Wording was not exactly what you ... (more) AMD's x86 license set to expire in 48 hours?
AMD posts controversial virtualization value math
tgdaily.com — AMD should ever had publicized itself as max performance at a given price except in the age... of X2, when also had the absolute performance crown, and in the shameful times of Core 2. Instead ever choosed to play Intel game, whose rules ever favours ... (more) AMD posts controversial virtualization value math
AMD Gains Processor Market Share on Intel
pcworld.com — After five quarters of declining market share, Advanced Micro Devices gained ground in chip shipments over chief... rival Intel during the first quarter of 2009, IDC said on Tuesday. AMD saw its market share in processor shipments reach 22.3 percent ... (more) AMD Gains Processor Market Share on Intel
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AMD Virtual Math Controversial?
AMDZone Frontpage — TG Daily takes issue with recent AMD claims on virtualization bang per buck versus Intel. AMD has its hands full to counter Intel’s Xeon 5500 processor, which is considered the highest performing server processor these days. Intel’s chip has some obvious weaknesses which AMD could go after, but we haven’t seen much of that yet. Instead, there is a new post discussing the dollar value of virtualization performance delivered, in a way that is easy for Intel to attack and for server customers to scratch their head over.

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