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AMD Athlon™ XP Processor Model 8 Data Sheet

25175H— March 2003

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Public revision D of the AMD Athlon™ XP Processor Model 8 Data Sheet includes the following

 

 

changes:

 

 

■ In Chapter 1, revised wording in Overview.

 

 

■ In Chapter 6, revised Table 2, “Electrical and Thermal Specifications for Processors with a

 

 

 

CPUID of 681,” on page 23, added Table 3, “SYSCLK and SYSCLK# AC Characteristics,” on

 

 

 

page 24, Figure 8, “SYSCLK Waveform,” on page 24, and Table 4, “AMD Athlon™ System

 

 

 

Bus AC Characteristics,” on page 25.

 

 

■ Added Chapter 7, “Advanced 333 Front-Side Bus AMD Athlon™ XP Processor Model 8

 

 

 

Specifications” on page 27, Table 5, “Electrical and Thermal Specifications,” on page 27,

October 2002

D

 

Table 6, “SYSCLK and SYSCLK# AC Characteristics,” on page 28, Figure 9, “SYSCLK

 

Waveform,” on page 28, and Table 7, “AMD Athlon™ System Bus AC Characteristics,” on

 

 

 

page 29.

 

 

■ In Chapter 8, revised Table 8, “Interface Signal Groupings,” on page 31, Table 9, “VID[4:0]

 

 

 

DC Characteristics,” on page 33, Table 10, “FID[3:0] DC Characteristics,” on page 33, and

 

 

 

Table 19, “APIC Pin AC and DC Characteristics,” on page 44.

 

 

■ In Chapter 10, revised Table 21, “Part Number 27291 OPGA Package Dimensions for

 

 

 

AMD Athlon™ XP Processors Model 8 with a CPUID of 680,” on page 50 and Table 22, “Part

 

 

 

Number 27291 OPGA Package Dimensions for AMD Athlon™ XP Processors Model 8 with a

 

 

 

CPUID of 681,” on page 51.

 

 

■ In Chapter 12, revised Figure 18, “OPN Example for the AMD Athlon™ XP Processor Model

 

 

 

8,” on page 81.

 

 

 

 

 

Public revision C of the AMD Athlon™ XP Processor Model 8 Data Sheet includes the following

 

 

changes:

 

 

■ In Chapter 3, revised Figure 2, “Logic Symbol Diagram,” on page 7.

 

 

■ In Chapter 6, added Table 1, “Electrical and Thermal Specifications for Processors with a

 

 

 

CPUID of 680,” on page 22 and Table 2, “Electrical and Thermal Specifications for

 

 

 

Processors with a CPUID of 681,” on page 23.

 

 

■ In Chapter 8, revised Table 8, “Interface Signal Groupings,” on page 31.

 

 

■

In Chapter 10, added Table 21, “Part Number 27291 OPGA Package Dimensions for

August 2002

C

 

AMD Athlon™ XP Processors Model 8 with a CPUID of 680,” on page 50 and Table 22, “Part

 

 

 

Number 27291 OPGA Package Dimensions for AMD Athlon™ XP Processors Model 8 with a

 

 

 

CPUID of 681,” on page 51.

 

 

■ In Chapter 11, revised Figure 16, “AMD Athlon™ XP Processor Model 8 Pin Diagram—

 

 

 

Topside View,” on page 56, Figure 17, “AMD Athlon™ XP Processor Model 8 Pin Diagram—

 

 

 

Bottomside View,” on page 57, Table 24, “Pin Name Abbreviations,” on page 58, Table 25,

 

 

 

“Cross-Reference by Pin Location,” on page 66, and added “FSB_Sense[1:0] Pins” on page

 

 

 

77, and Table 27, “Front-Side Bus Sense Truth Table,” on page 77.

 

 

■ In Chapter 12, revised Figure 18, “OPN Example for the AMD Athlon™ XP Processor Model

 

 

 

8,” on page 81.

 

 

 

June 2002

B

First public release of the AMD Athlon™ XP Processor Model 8 Data Sheet

 

 

 

 

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8 specifications

AMD's Ryzen 8000 series, commonly referred to as AMD 8, represents a significant leap in performance and efficiency, leveraging advanced technologies that cater to gamers, content creators, and enterprise users alike. With a continued focus on the Zen architecture, the Ryzen 8000 processors enhance performance per watt, delivering increased efficiency without compromising on power.

One of the standout features of AMD 8 is its adoption of the 5nm process technology. This innovation allows for a higher density of transistors, resulting in improved performance metrics and reduced power consumption. The smaller node size not only enhances clock speeds but also ensures that the chips generate less heat, making thermal management easier for system builders.

AMD has introduced a new architecture with the Ryzen 8000 series known as Zen 5. This architecture brings improved instructions per cycle (IPC) over its predecessors, leading to faster performance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. Gamers will benefit from higher frame rates, while professionals in fields such as video editing and 3D rendering can expect noticeable improvements in rendering times.

Another key technology in the AMD 8 lineup is the integration of AMD's next-generation RDNA graphics architecture. This allows for enhanced graphics performance in systems without dedicated GPU hardware. The combination of advanced graphics and CPU capabilities provides a more versatile platform for casual gamers and users with less demanding graphical needs.

Support for PCIe 5.0 is a game changer for the AMD 8000 series, offering double the bandwidth of its predecessor, PCIe 4.0. This feature allows for faster data transfer rates with compatible SSDs and graphics cards, ensuring that users can take full advantage of the latest storage technologies.

Additionally, AMD's Infinity Cache has made its way into the Ryzen 8000 series, further enhancing memory bandwidth. This technology reduces latency and increases efficiency by caching frequently accessed data closer to the processor.

In terms of connectivity, the Ryzen 8000 models come equipped with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.2, providing ultra-fast wireless connections that are essential for modern gaming and streaming experiences.

In summary, AMD's Ryzen 8000 series, or AMD 8, is designed for maximum performance and efficiency. With its advanced 5nm technology, enhanced Zen 5 architecture, integrated RDNA graphics, PCIe 5.0 support, Infinity Cache, and state-of-the-art connectivity features, it sets a new standard for processors in its class, making it a top choice for both gamers and professionals.
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