AMD’s Phenom X3 8000 series chips are to be expected, much better than the dual-core chips in the game and the high-definition video playback, at a lower price point that the powerful quad-core chips.

Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD), on Thursday delivered triple-core desktop processors, the company hopes that in a shift from price-quality dual-slot between nuclear and quad-core processor rival Intel (NSDQ: INTC ).Admittedly, it is not as powerful as quad-core processors, AMD 8000 Series Phenom X3 It is expected that a significant improvement compared to the dual-core for the chipsets and playback high definition contained in Mainstream PC. Accordingly, the chip that can be enough for fans who want to pay more for a quad-core product.

AMD is first sending the X3 8400 and 8600, the processors to computer makers X3, “said AMD spokesman Jake Whitman. These circuits are used for individuals, by retailers at the end of April. Prices are in the order of $ 150 for the 2.1 GHz-8400 and about $ 175 for 2.3 GHz-8600. AMD’s favour Phenom quad-core, 2.2 GHz-9500 and 9550, sold for $ 209. 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Q6600-quad-core sells for about $ 250 Retail.