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Why do the two graphs contradict? Both are from AMD. One claims that Deneb "AM2+" Version works with DDR2 and DDR3. So I don't see how the other one states that 940 is just for AM2+ boards. Unless there are AM2+ boards with DDR3 ram support.
Oh well even if Deneb is AM2+ only. At least there should be good boards out by the time I decide to upgrade.
Deneb AM3 chips will work in AM2+ socket Print E-mail
Written by Fuad Abazovic
Wednesday, 02 July 2008 09:48
One chip for all
AMD managed to pull one small miracle. The first 45nm native quad-core from AMD labs, codenamed Deneb and Deneb FX, will be native socket AM3.
However, AM3 will have an identical pin out as socket AM2+ (Socket 940) and if you plug Deneb in Socket AM2 it will work as a DDR2 chip, and if you plug it in socket AM3 it will work as DDR3.
This will be very convenient, as it will make transition easier. This will be the first time after many years that AMD has decided to make an easily upgradeable CPU environment. In the past when AMD changed the memory support that would mean a new motherboard and a new CPU but this time moving to DDR3 will require a new motherboard, but the same CPU will work in your old DDR2 socket AM2+ board and the new DDR3.
The timing makes sense, as AMD needs to make Deneb (and later Propus) as sexy as it possibly can, as this much delayed chip will have some nasty competition in the guise of Yorkfield and Nehalem to fight. Sometimes working under pressure of fearsome competition results in a pleasant surprise such as this one.
Fudzilla - Deneb AM3 chips will work in AM2+ socket
So I was right, even the first Deneb chips are AM3. Which means there really is no difference between the 940 and the 945?