Review of AMD Phenom II X6 1045T

AMD Phenom II X6 1045T is six-core processor – an interesting output from the Advanced Micro Devices of the USA. It is based on the K10 microarchitecture technology from this company which has revolutionized its impact on the rapidly growing CPU technology. It has been introduced in the third quarter of 2012 and is ready to take on  stiff competition from the Lynnfield series of processors from Intel.

This new introduction conforms to the general category of the AMD Phenom II X6  Technology. It delivers The Ultimate Visual Experience™ for high definition entertainment, advanced multitasking performance, and power-saving innovations for smaller, cooler machines that are energy efficient. The following features that deserve to be mentioned:

• Smoother faster experience, even when running complex software application with native Multi-Core Technology
• Scaled performance to conserve PC power with HyperTransport® 3.0 Technology
• Hear your music, not your PC with AMD PowerNow!™ Technology (Cool’n’Quiet™ Technology)
• Prevent the spread of certain viruses and strengthen your network integrity with Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP)*

The 1035T, 1045T, 1055T, 1075T and 1090T share some common architectural properties since they belong to the same Thumban series of processors. All of them support the Turbo Core, which means that the core frequency can be stepped up on demand. For example, while the nominal frequency of the 1075T is 3.0 GHz, the turbo frequency is 3.5 GHz. Moreover, the architecture allows 3 of the 6 cores to be shut down if required. AMD’s design of these new hex core processors has won several positive reviews. The gamers have, in particular, liked the motherboard compatibility of this processor with the AM3 based motherboards.

This hardwaret has a CPU part number HDT45TWFK6DGR and runs on a 64 bit data transfer system. The CPU frequency is 2700 MHz while the turbo frequency is 3200 MHz Some other essential features have been listed below:

• Bus Speed:
• 667 MHz Memory Controller
• One 2000 MHz 16-Bit Hyper Transport Link
• SocketSocket: AM3
• Weight1.4oz / 38.3g
• Introduction date: August-September, 2010
• Architecture / Microarchitecture Platform: Leo
• Processor core: Thuban
• Core stepping : E0
• Manufacturing process: 0.045 micron SOI
• Data width:64 bit
• Number of cores:6
• Floating Point Unit: Integrated
• Level 1 cache size: 6 x 64 KB
• Icaches:6 x 64 KB data caches
• Level 2 cache size : 6 x 512 KB caches
• Level 3 cache size: 6 MB shared cache
• Cache latency3 (L1 cache)
• 13 (L2 cache)
• 47 (L3 cache)

Features

• MMX
• 3DNow!
• SSE
• SSE2
• SSE3
• SSE4a ?
• Advanced Bit Manipulation ?
• AMD64 technology ?
• AMD-V 140(virtualization) technology
• Enhanced Virus Protection ?
• Turbo Core technology

Low power features

• Cool’n'Quiet 3.0 On-chip peripherals
• Integrated DDR2/DDR3 Memory Controller
• HyperTransport 3.x technology

Electrical/Thermal parameters

V core (V):1.075 – 1.375 (at rated frequency)
1.225 – 1.425 (Turbo Core mode)
0.975 – 1.175 (Minimum performance state)

V NorthBridge (V)1.05 – 1.175

Maximum operating temperature (°C) 55 – 71

Thermal Design Power (W):95

The AMD Phenom II X6 1405T is less expensive than the Intel counterparts and augers well to serve the market in all is capabilities—from the view of technological convenience as well as the cost factor.

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