With the launch of the latest FX Processors, AMD continues to give users what they want most. It’s time to experience unmatched multitasking and pure core performance with a new architecture and great prices. The new AMD FX Processors offer:

Maximum Performance:

• Incredible speed out of the box and more in the tank; AMD Turbo CORE Technology automatically kicks in, boosting performance to a user’s varied workload.
• Get up to 24% better frame rates in some of the most demanding games, at stunning resolutions.²
• Faster audio encoding so users can enjoy music sooner.³

Innovative Architecture

• The new AMD FX Processor architecture (codenamed “Piledriver”) is designed to make newer multi-threaded applications work better. ²
• Learn more about the “Piledriver” enhancements
• AM3+ Socket Cheat Sheet

Unlocked⁴:

• All new AMD FX Processors come unlocked. No premium to pay. No code to input. Just unrestrained, overclockable power right away.⁴
• The groundbreaking AMD FX 8-Core Processor Black Edition offers up to 5.0 GHz with aggressive cooling solutions from AMD⁵ - and it’s still the only 8-core desktop processor around.⁴

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¹ Based on suggested retail price for the AMD FX-8350 eight-core Processor @ 4.0 GHz (under $200) compared to the Intel Core i7-3770 quad-core processor @ 3.4GHz ($309.99) – Newegg.com 10/02/2012

² Testing by AMD Performance labs measuring FarCry2 fps on the ranchsmall test @ 1920x1200x32 0xAA 0xAF numruns=3 dxmode=dx10 quality=ultrahigh fire=veryhigh physics=veryhigh realtrees=veryhigh. The AMD FX-8350 (110.1 fps) and AMD FX-8150 (88.7 fps) systems each used AMD Radeon™ HD 7970 graphics, 2x4GB DDR3-1600, Catalyst 12.8 on Windows 7 64 bit.

³ Testing by AMD Performance labs measuring time to convert 500MB (11 songs) in FPMP3 from wav to mp3. The AMD FX-8350 (21.5 s) and AMD FX-8150 (27 s) systems each used AMD Radeon™ HD 7970 graphics, 2x4GB DDR3-1600, Catalyst 12.8 on Windows 7 64 bit.

⁴ AMD's product warranty does not cover damages caused by overclocking, even when overclocking is enabled via AMD software.

⁵ Based on testing by AMD Performance Labs successfully overclocking an AMD FX-8350 processor from 4GHz (default) to 5 GHz using the AMD Liquid CPU Cooling System.