Sources among retailers told DonanimHaber that retail prices of AMD's next generation performance desktop processor series, the AMD FX, are a lot lower than expected. On October 12, AMD will launch three new parts worldwide, the eight-core FX-8150, FX-8120, and six-core FX-6120, priced at US $245, $205, and $175, respectively.

272 Comments on AMD FX Processor Prices Lower Than Expected

#1 seronx





The prices they keep going down! Posted on Sep 21st 2011, 9:09 Reply

#2 DrunkenMafia

That is always great news, that is also the first "real" date I have heard. :) hopefully I can get mine just in time for BF3 Posted on Sep 21st 2011, 9:15 Reply

#3 63jax

i just hope the price doesn't reflect the performance, at least in this case...:confused: Posted on Sep 21st 2011, 9:23 Reply

#4 dieterd

at last some great news for Intel fans - SB price drop in sight! Posted on Sep 21st 2011, 9:25 Reply

#5 Goodman

63jax i just hope the price doesn't reflect the performance, at least in this case...:confused: I think so... I think so... Posted on Sep 21st 2011, 9:33 Reply

#6 hellrazor

So about 3 weeks beforehand we get a date? That's not even enough time for me to get a job and get paid!



*sigh* Although the prices are pretty damn good. Posted on Sep 21st 2011, 9:37 Reply

#7 Volkszorn88

8 cores for 245 USD? I'll take that any day.



Now the question is, do I buy the ASRock 990X Fatal1ty or Asus Crosshair V? ^^ Posted on Sep 21st 2011, 10:04 Reply

#8 ivicagmc

Just hope that it matches performance of intel 2600K (8core) and 2500K (6core)... Posted on Sep 21st 2011, 10:12 Reply

#9 pantherx12

I get paid around then...... Posted on Sep 21st 2011, 10:15 Reply

#10 purefun65

priced to sell. performance is what we all would like to know! I believe in my heart that if power consumption is good as well as this rumored price. It will do well with oems. I look at this as like phenom 1, It can only get get better with revisions and stepping. Posted on Sep 21st 2011, 10:19 Reply

#11 qubit

Overclocked quantum bit This doesn't bode well for performance does it? Once again, instead of leapfrogging Intel like we should see, they'll be forced to set "value" pricing. Posted on Sep 21st 2011, 10:21 Reply

#12 Frick

Fishfaced Nincompoop qubit This doesn't bode well for performance does it? Once again, instead of leapfrogging Intel like we should see, they'll be forced to set "value" pricing. I never had the thought that they should or would leapfrog intel in performance. I never had the thought that they should or would leapfrog intel in performance. Posted on Sep 21st 2011, 10:26 Reply

#13 KooKKiK

Frick I never had the thought that they should or would leapfrog intel in performance. remember Athlon 64 outclass Pentium 4 ??? :) remember Athlon 64 outclass Pentium 4 ??? :) Posted on Sep 21st 2011, 10:31 Reply

#14 xenocide

Frick I never had the thought that they should or would leapfrog intel in performance. If they could they would gain substantial market share. I'm going to assume the price drops reflect performance, ready myself for the reviews. If they could they would gain substantial market share. I'm going to assume the price drops reflect performance, ready myself for the reviews. Posted on Sep 21st 2011, 10:35 Reply

#15 purefun65

dieterd at last some great news for Intel fans - SB price drop in sight! not until performance is known or until intel displaces 2600k with the rumored 2700k will we see a price drop on those specific k processors. non k cpu price drop looks likely. Intel will imho lower those non k to pressure amd. Fx processor are overclock-able and are directly marketed to compete with intel k versions. That is the target demographic. you don't get a intel k version in your standard desktop dell! amd has their llano for joe six pack consumer. not until performance is known or until intel displaces 2600k with the rumored 2700k will we see a price drop on those specific k processors. non k cpu price drop looks likely. Intel will imho lower those non k to pressure amd. Fx processor are overclock-able and are directly marketed to compete with intel k versions. That is the target demographic. you don't get a intel k version in your standard desktop dell! amd has their llano for joe six pack consumer. Posted on Sep 21st 2011, 10:35 Reply

#16 Fx

qubit This doesn't bode well for performance does it? Once again, instead of leapfrogging Intel like we should see, they'll be forced to set "value" pricing. nah, it doesnt give us a warm fuzzy that performance will be categorically comparative



however, I will be more than happy to keep supporting AMD with these prices since I have plenty of power to do everything I need from web surfing to gaming with their cpus and gpus nah, it doesnt give us a warm fuzzy that performance will be categorically comparativehowever, I will be more than happy to keep supporting AMD with these prices since I have plenty of power to do everything I need from web surfing to gaming with their cpus and gpus Posted on Sep 21st 2011, 10:35 Reply

#17 naoan

that 8120 is sweet :eek: Posted on Sep 21st 2011, 10:38 Reply

#18 claylomax

seronx The prices they keep going down As well as the performance it seems ... As well as the performance it seems ... Posted on Sep 21st 2011, 10:43 Reply

#19 H82LUZ73

Volkszorn88 8 cores for 245 USD? I'll take that any day.



Now the question is, do I buy the ASRock 990X Fatal1ty or Asus Crosshair V? ^^ If your budget allows go the V or if you really want to make that gamer richer and his head swelled more go ASrock.



See i told you guys this just like Phenom 1 all over again .Maybe now they have a leader they will turn around... have faith ....but little of it.... If your budget allows go the V or if you really want to make that gamer richer and his head swelled more go ASrock.See i told you guys this just like Phenom 1 all over again .Maybe now they have a leader they will turn around... have faith ....but little of it.... Posted on Sep 21st 2011, 10:44 Reply

#20 purefun65

H82LUZ73 If your budget allows go the V or if you really want to make that gamer richer and his head swelled more go ASrock.



See i told you guys this just like Phenom 1 all over again .Maybe now they have a leader they will turn around... have faith ....but little of it.... I agree. amd has proven they can improve their cpus. This cpu is the first step like phenom1. I agree. amd has proven they can improve their cpus. This cpu is the first step like phenom1. Posted on Sep 21st 2011, 10:48 Reply

#21 random

I hope the performance at least compete with the 2500/2600k I want to see price dropping battles :). Posted on Sep 21st 2011, 10:50 Reply

#22 caleb

What is onanishaber and what are "sources" ? Posted on Sep 21st 2011, 10:51 Reply

#23 Recus

claylomax As well as the performance it seems ... It's so true. :laugh: It's so true. :laugh: Posted on Sep 21st 2011, 10:55 Reply

#24 Bjorn_Of_Iceland

Well at least its not that overpriced like Phenom 1 in its first release Posted on Sep 21st 2011, 10:56 Reply