AMD Possibly Abandoning FX Processors

[Missioncode]

http://wccftech.com/amd-possibly-abandoning-entire-fx-processors-lineup/

 

does this mean the end of high-end AMD CPUs?

 

or does it mean that are just going to put there high-end CPUs on the FM2 socket and just add a small GPU on and call it an APU

Well I don't know but I was a AMD fan boy for a long time when I had no money so I hope they can keep putting out high-end CPUs even if they aren't on par with Intel's 

[CoolBeans]

It probably won't be the end of the high end CPU's they will just come up with another name for them.

[Nort]

Dat 12 core Phenom.

[Yoinkerman]

its probably hugely cheaper to just make a single set of chips like intel is doing with haswell and just including gfx on the chip regardless

[Emperor_Piehead]

Everyone keeps showing that server roadmap ignoring the consumer one that has been out for a while sort of annoys me

[BernardoSLR]

AMD FX series are the best "bang for the buck", no doubt about that. I wouldn't want to see them go away because they are a really good alternative for those who are on a budget. If they actually rename it with the release of a new architecture I'm fine with it, as long as the performance is similar or better and the price is low as well.

[Nicktrance]

I doubt this is the end of performance CPUs from AMD but it might make things simpler for their consumers if they stick to FM2 and go the APU route on everything (similar to what intel has been doing with their CPUs, after all).

[TechSage]

Grab yo 6300 and 8350's

[TechFan@ic]

It has been clear for a while to me at least that this has been AMD's plan all along, moving towards a processor that contains both serial & parallel elements that work in harmony was and still is AMD's number one focus.

This is why the modular core design was developed in the first place, this also explains the weakness of the modular core design.

 

The poor floating point performance for example was intentional, AMD intended for all floating point operations to be handed over to the GPU when HSA and hUMA arrive, which is with Kaveri only a few months away and that is why they focused their design attention towards integer performance rather than floating point performance, because the CPU was never meant to deal with floating point operations, that's the GPU's job.

Like John Carmack said, once he as a developer can tap into each GPU core on the APU and program it individually as if it was a CPU core, only then will we see a breakthrough in technology and performance, that is exactly what AMD's goal is with HSA (Heterogenous System Architecture) & hUMA (Heterogeneous Uniform Memory Access).

The essence of AMD's future success will depend entirely on HSA adoption & with massive names such as Samsung & Qualcomm listed under the members of the HSA foundation right there along with AMD, you can rest assured that adoption will come inevitably.

EDIT: The claim is based on a VR-Zone article which has very little credit to it, however, other very credible sources in the tech industry agree with my statement, as in AMD will shift their entire focus onto APUs and hold off the CPUs for now.

[Emperor_Piehead]

I doubt this is the end of performance CPUs from AMD but it might make things simpler for their consumers if they stick to FM2 and go the APU route on everything (similar to what intel has been doing with their CPUs, after all).

I could see a switch to fm2, Am3 is just a old socket and they need a new socket or fm2.

[_ASSASSIN_]

already posted, and this is so fucking false
but I know for sure next gen is on FM2

[Langdon]

Sounds false to me.

Also, your profile picture scared me. :(

[Goldilock]

Meeeh, not surprised.

[Raxxdude]

Perhaps it wont be called FX but we already know there plans for steamroller which will be the mega FX enhancer. Beyond this the AM3+ chipset will not die as they also have already stated this. 

[TechFan@ic]

Everyone keeps showing that server roadmap ignoring the consumer one that has been out for a while sort of annoys me

The consumer roadmap also clearly shows that there won't be a steamroller based FX CPU this year, only APUs.

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/27878-there-will-be-no-high-end-steamroller-cpus-from-amd/?p=354456

[Emperor_Piehead]

The consumer roadmap also clearly shows that there won't be a steamroller based FX CPU this year, only APUs.

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/27878-there-will-be-no-high-end-steamroller-cpus-from-amd/?p=354456

I meant the part about their being no high end platform when amd will being releasing steamroller in Q1 2014. 

[Youbetternot]

AMD FX series are the best "bang for the buck", no doubt about that. I wouldn't want to see them go away because they are a really good alternative for those who are on a budget. If they actually rename it with the release of a new architecture I'm fine with it, as long as the performance is similar or better and the price is low as well.

Same the FX series is great

[Youbetternot]

http://wccftech.com/amd-possibly-abandoning-entire-fx-processors-lineup/

 

does this mean the end of high-end AMD CPUs?

 

or does it mean that are just going to put there high-end CPUs on the FM2 socket and just add a small GPU on and call it an APU

Well I don't know but I was a AMD fan boy for a long time when I had no money so I hope they can keep putting out high-end CPUs even if they aren't on par with Intel's 

D: the first creepy pasta avatar 

[NinjaStyle013]

Shit just as I was celebrating FX boosts in games...

At least Ill get the final of a series that's pretty cool.

[Deedot78]

I understand business plans change, but if this is true. AMD has been holding us AM3+  board owners hostage. They've promised at lease 1 more CPU iteration for the chipset.  Now, to just focus on APU with fm2+  is kinda crazy to me.  If they chose to kill the FX name and brand, SO be it.  But what happened to 1090fx? improved memory controller?  So we are  left with a lame duck chipset.    :angry:

[totjup5]

NOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! i really hope this doesn't happen! I love AMD!

[samuel]

This is what I think:

They already have an 8 core APU (XBOX-PS4) with a pretty good GPU inside! 7850 level is a good performer, better than GTX 560ti wich ALOT of people are gaming happily @ 1080p. Anyhow, that GPU inside can only get better in time, as well as the CPU! An 8 core Escavator @ not record breaking clocks, with a 7970 level of performance will make Intel regret entering the APU race. Oh, and the best part will be this: if you want moar GPU horsepower, instal an R9 second generation discreet video card and surprise! The GPU side of the APU is not disabled but it works in a complicated hUMA enabled Crossfire thing: something like a dedicated PhisicX processor but much more usefull due to the fact that console games are all using this technique at full potential.
The CPU horsepower of FX8350 and Core 3770K is enough for a consumer, wich we all (gamers, normal office workers, some lightweight editors/photoshopers are). If you are Linus, you need a workstation CPU, then get an Opteron 12 Cores  (6 GHZ maybe?) for that! Games needs better GPUs for now on... 4K is around the corner and we are NOT limited by the CPUs! And it's not like 10 years ago when a better CPU=better web browsing and better overall experience. You now can't recognise the difference between I3 Ivy and 3970X on a normal usage AND gamind @ 4K without benchmarkind. 

The thing is: give me real accelerated CPUs and give me the posibility to keep that when installing a discreet video card and BYE BYE AM3+/AM4!

[JAKEBAB]

I think amd needs to do something about how power hungry there CPUs I love how intel is focusing on power in Australia power isn't as cheap as Americans and Canadians probs even eu

[mozoa]

The FX series were horrible when compared to phenoms, and even athlons.Maybe if they went for real cores on their advertised  8-core it would not be that bad

but since it is technically only a quad core, not much of an improvement.

[YellowDragon]

It has been clear for a while to me at least that this has been AMD's plan all along, moving towards a processor that contains both serial & parallel elements that work in harmony was and still is AMD's number one focus.

This is why the modular core design was developed in the first place, this also explains the weakness of the modular core design.

 

The poor floating point performance for example was intentional, AMD intended for all floating point operations to be handed over to the GPU when HSA and hUMA arrive, which is with Kaveri only a few months away and that is why they focused their design attention towards integer performance rather than floating point performance, because the CPU was never meant to deal with floating point operations, that's the GPU's job.

Like John Carmack said, once he as a developer can tap into each GPU core on the APU and program it individually as if it was a CPU core, only then will we see a breakthrough in technology and performance, that is exactly what AMD's goal is with HSA (Heterogenous System Architecture) & hUMA (Heterogeneous Uniform Memory Access).

The essence of AMD's future success will depend entirely on HSA adoption & with massive names such as Samsung & Qualcomm listed under the members of the HSA foundation right there along with AMD, you can rest assured that adoption will come inevitably.

EDIT: The claim is based on a VR-Zone article which has very little credit to it, however, other very credible sources in the tech industry agree with my statement, as in AMD will shift their entire focus onto APUs and hold off the CPUs for now.

Of course, AMD did mention of creating a unified socket after FM2+ combining the big cores with integrated graphics on one chip, however that is nowhere in sight and that's at least 3 years in the future, I think this source is just a sensationalist "journalist' looking for clicks. Be in mind that this will be the future however that future is not today, the earliest expected for that unified socket would be AM4, or whatever the new socket is called. as Steamroller uses AM3+ it will have no functionality for integrated because of the chipsets and platform, however with Excavator it might be entirely possible, however I think that would be too early.

 

 

 

This article is the biggest pile of shit I have seen especially when they just "revealed" the "leak" of phenon 4 with 12 cores at 6Ghz with a 75w TDP, all built onto 25nm NAND FLASH LITHOGRAPH, Dont make me laugh, this is what they call modern journalism with either fear mongering or just blatant sensationalist articles to foster clicks. This site permanently scarred their credibility.