After finally announcing their Socket FM2 Trinity based APUs for desktops last month, AMD is now cutting prices on their previous generation (1st generation) APUs code-named Llano. These APUs are based on the older and incompatible (with Trinity) FM1 socket. In addition, AMD has cut the price of a Trinity based dual-core APU as well. The move comes as a surprise as the price cut is rather huge and was unexpected (maybe it wasn't selling that well, but we don't see how given it's low price tag and value for money performance, especially in the GPU department).
Socket FM1 APUs (Llano) Price Cuts
Based on Socket FM1, the following 2 APUs are getting a price cut:
These dual-cores were pretty cheap already, but this is just for stock clearance purpose. AMD has stopped production of Llano based APUs and has stopped selling almost all models already. For those building an HTPC, they can grab these chips for real cheap and get a really good deal.
Socket FM2 APUs (Trinity) Price Cut
It perhaps comes as a surprise that even a Trinity APU so close after launch is getting a price cut, but here we are. We have to keep in mind that these APUs are already priced real low. $122 for an unlocked Black Edition Quad-Core with full GPU shaders unlocked is a tough deal to let go off (A8-5800k). The performance for the CPU is on par with similarly priced Intel counter parts while the GPU is miles ahead (where AMD excels).
The APU that got a price cut is an entry level dual core.
What we don't understand is why cut prices for both FM1 and FM2 based dual-cores at the same time. Except for the cheaper FM1 motherboards, there is no reason one would buy the older Llano dual-cores over the the Trinity one, with the Trinity dual-core being priced cheaper than the lot. Nonetheless, the A4-5300 offers greater value than ever and at $30 (~Rs. 1,800) it's just fantastic for HTPC builders or casual gamers.
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Socket FM1 APUs (Llano) Price Cuts
Based on Socket FM1, the following 2 APUs are getting a price cut:
- A4-3300 dual-core, from $46 to $30
- A4-3400 dual-core, from$48 to $35
These dual-cores were pretty cheap already, but this is just for stock clearance purpose. AMD has stopped production of Llano based APUs and has stopped selling almost all models already. For those building an HTPC, they can grab these chips for real cheap and get a really good deal.
Socket FM2 APUs (Trinity) Price Cut
It perhaps comes as a surprise that even a Trinity APU so close after launch is getting a price cut, but here we are. We have to keep in mind that these APUs are already priced real low. $122 for an unlocked Black Edition Quad-Core with full GPU shaders unlocked is a tough deal to let go off (A8-5800k). The performance for the CPU is on par with similarly priced Intel counter parts while the GPU is miles ahead (where AMD excels). The APU that got a price cut is an entry level dual core.
- A4-5300 dual-core, from $53 to $30
What we don't understand is why cut prices for both FM1 and FM2 based dual-cores at the same time. Except for the cheaper FM1 motherboards, there is no reason one would buy the older Llano dual-cores over the the Trinity one, with the Trinity dual-core being priced cheaper than the lot. Nonetheless, the A4-5300 offers greater value than ever and at $30 (~Rs. 1,800) it's just fantastic for HTPC builders or casual gamers.
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