Here are some processors that AMD didn't get around to announcing

Oct 10, 2012 01:31 GMT  ·  By

AMD probably doesn't think that people following the news will have much interest in anything but the A-Series desktop line of accelerated processors, and the Z-60 tablet platform, at least for a while.

With that in mind, we aren't too shocked to see next to zero mention of the APUs designed for business-centric systems.

Nevertheless, even if AMD hasn't actually announced them yet, their existence is known thanks to Lenovo's ThinkCentre M78 small desktop PC and HP's Compaq Pro 6305 PC.

The former workstation lists A4-5300 and A4-5300B accelerated processing units as potential platforms.

Both are dual-core chips with 1 MB of cache memory (L2) and a TDP (thermal design power) of 65W, but their clock speeds are different, as are the integrated GPUs.

The former (A4-5300B) runs at 3.4 GHz base / 3.6 GHz Turbo Core, and includes the Radeon HD 7380D graphics chip. The latter is a 3.6 / 3.8 GHz unit with HD 7850D graphics (a few more shaders).

All in all, they are similar to the consumer-oriented A6-5400K, only with no unlocked multiplier (so no overclocking). The “B” in the name distinguishes them as business-class.

The A8-5500B and A10-5800B are both quad-core chips with 4 MB of cache memory, but that is where their similarities end.

The former, a 3.2 GHz / 3.7 GHz model, is equipped with the Radeon HD 7560D GPU and has a TDP of 65 Watts.

The latter, with base and Turbo Core clock speeds of 3.8 GHz and 4.2 GHz, respectively, is a 100 TDP chip with HD 7660D graphics.

Needless to say, all four APUs are designed with compatibility for the FM2 socket. They wouldn't exactly qualify as Trinity chips otherwise.

Expect other system makers to start adopting AMD's technology, now that the cat is out of the bag. AMD may provide a suitable introduction for the chips too, at some point.