AMD, Intel Cut Dual-Core Prices

Advanced Micro Devices cut prices on some server processors, while Intel offered instant rebates on select dual-core desktop CPUs. (Courtesy: CRN)

February 21, 2006

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Advanced Micro Devices cut prices on a number of its dual-core server processors, while Intel offered instant rebates on select dual-core desktop CPUs.

AMD last week knocked down prices by more than 40 percent on a range of its dual-core server processor models. For example, AMD cut the dual-core 870HE model by $1,135 to $1,514. The 2GHz 870HE is for four- to eight-socket servers and offers a lower power envelope, compared with a typical 95 watts for similar dual-core Opteron parts.

Several other 800 series processors also were reduced, including the 95-watt 1.8GHz 865, to $698 from $1,165.

In addition, AMD cut prices on its dual-core processors for servers using one or two sockets. Among the cuts were the 2.4GHz 280, which was reduced to $851 from $1,299, and the 275, lowered to $690 from $1,051.

The price changes (see chart below) were confirmed by an AMD spokeswoman and are available on the Sunnyvale, Calif.-based company’s Web site. All prices are for low quantities.

Earlier this month, Intel launched a promotional discount on three dual-core desktop models for the channel.

The Santa Clara, Calif., chip giant is offering an instant rebate of $80 on the 840, a 3.2GHz Pentium D priced at $530 in low quantities. Other discounts include a $60 instant rebate on the 830, a 3GHz Pentium D, and $40 on the 2.8GHz Pentium D. The promotion lasts through April 22.

Intel has said publicly that it aims to transition the market to dual-core processors quickly by offering aggressive pricing on its newest processors. The company is scheduled to ship its second-generation dual-core server processors with hardware-assisted virtualization for the new Bensley platform in March, with servers showing up in the first half of the year. AMD is expected to ship its dual-core processors with virtualization technology in the first half as well.


AMD Model Number

Price as of Jan. 23

Price as of Feb. 13

Price Drop

152

$799

$637

$162

180

$799

$637

$162

265

$690

$316

$374

270

$851

$455

$396

275

$1,051

$690

$361

280

$1,299

$851

$448

260HE

$851

$455

$396

265HE

$1,051

$690

$361

270HE

$1,299

$851

$448

865

$1,165

$698

$467

870

$1,514

$873

$641

870HE

$2,649

$1,514

$1,135

865HE

$2,149

$1,165

$984

860HE

$1,514

$873

$641

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