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AMD Athlon™ XP Processor Model 8 Data Sheet

8 Electrical Data

This chapter describes the electrical characteristics that apply to all desktop AMD Athlon™ XP processors model 8.

8.1Conventions

The conventions used in this chapter are as follows:

Current specified as being sourced by the processor is negative.

Current specified as being sunk by the processor is positive.

8.2Interface Signal Groupings

The electrical data in this chapter is presented separately for each signal group.

Table 8 defines each group and the signals contained in each group.

Table 8.

Interface Signal Groupings

 

 

 

 

Signal Group

Signals

Notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See “Advanced 266 FSB

 

 

 

AMD Athlon™ System Bus AC

 

 

SADDIN[14:2]#, SADDOUT[14:2]#, SADDINCLK#, SADDOUTCLK#,

Characteristics” on page 25,

AMD Athlon™

SFILLVAL#, SDATAINVAL#, SDATAOUTVAL#, SDATA[63:0]#,

“Advanced 333 FSB AMD Athlon™

System Bus

 

SDATAINCLK[3:0]#, SDATAOUTCLK[3:0]#, CLKFWDRST, PROCRDY,

System Bus AC Characteristics” on

 

 

CONNECT

page 29, “AMD Athlon™ System

 

 

 

Bus DC Characteristics” on page 36,

 

 

 

and “CLKFWDRST Pin” on page 73.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See “APIC Pins AC and DC

APIC

 

PICD[1:0]#, PICCLK

Characteristics” on page 44, and

 

“APIC Pins, PICCLK, PICD[1:0]#” on

 

 

 

 

 

 

page 73.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See “Frequency Identification

Frequency

 

FID[3:0], FSB_Sense[1:0]

(FID[3:0])” on page 33, “FID[3:0]

 

Pins” on page 75, and

 

 

 

 

 

 

“FSB_Sense[1:0] Pins” on page 76.

 

 

 

 

JTAG

 

TMS, TCK, TRST#, TDI, TDO

See “General AC and DC

 

Characteristics” on page 39.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.