Rumors or Reality- The new AMD FX-8570 ????

There is a possibly that AMD will release it's new processor FX-8570 :-

Rumors:-

Clock:- 4.3 Ghz with turbo upto 4.7 Ghz
Cores:- 8 Cores
Threads :- 8 Threads
L1 Cache-  256 KB/ 128 KB
L2 Cache-  8MB
L3 Cache-  8MB
TDP- 125W

AMD is really good when it comes to base clock of the processor's. As we can see that this processor is having a base clock of 4.3 Ghz, also the octa-core model will be performing above all the processors of Intel, rumor says. The cache of the AMD  FX-8570 is also much higher, hence we can expect a fast response of the processor in applications as well as gaming.

Also, the motherboard manufacturer is ASRock, where the Crosshair series is manufactured by Asus.
Thought we did have a official word from any of the Asus team, nor AMD, we are not sure whether the above results and conclusions are true.
If this is a reality, then will it just be a rebranded version of the FX-8350 or will be a beast? We have to wait till the time comes. If this processor is going to hit the processor in future then this means AMD is giving a stiff competition for the Intel and stopping it from market domination.

The above results indicate a new GPU Radeon HD 8970, which can also be a rumor. Will this GPU come up with a 8 GB memory ? Also, will it require a 1000W PSU? Well no one knows for sure, but if it comes, it will be surely be better than the AMD HD 7970 6GB overclocked DDR5 edition .

Conclusion :-

Whether this is a reality of rumor, we have to wait till the times comes. Will this processor give of stiff competition to the new Intel Haswell processor line up or will it completely crush them? We don't know as of yet .
AMD always comes up with different ideas for selling their products and the main part about AMD is the price/ performace ratio. 

AMD A4-3300 VS AMD A4-5300

Today we are going to compare the two low cost APU's from AMD.

NOTE:-
APU ( ACCELERATED PROCESSING UNIT) = CPU ( CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT ) + GPU (GRAPHIC PROCESSING UNIT)


To start off with the specifications:-

Key Features of AMD 2.5 GHz FM1 uPGA A4 3300 Processor :-  $39.99

2.5 GHz Clock Speed
FM1 uPGA Socket Type
65 W Maximum TDP
2 Cores
32 nm Manufacturing Process
Integrated Graphics
128 KB (L1)
512 KB (L2)

Key Features of AMD 3.4 GHz FM2 A4-5300 Processor :-   $54.99


2 Cores
Desktop Processors
3.4 GHz Clock Speed
FM2 Socket Type
DDR3-1866 Memory
32 nm Manufacturing Process
Integrated Graphics
96 KB (L1)
512 KB (L2)

Both the processors are dual core's processors. But one thing to be noted down is the frequency difference between the two. The AMD 5300 is clocked at much higher frequency than the AMD 3300. Will the extra clock provide the boost and required power to the APU, we will see this later.

1) First we start with the motherboard socket :-

Socket FM1 is for AMD's 1st generation APUs (CPU core + GPU core) known as Llano. Socket FM2 is for AMD's 2nd generation APUs called Trinity.  Trinity will also be used by the upcoming Richland APU later this year and the highly anticipated Kaveri APU that is supposed to be released in 2014 (maybe early 2015). Socket FM1 is dead and Llano APUs will not fit in socket FM2.

2) Second we move on to clock frequency :-


As we can clearly see the A4-5300 is the clear winner with clock of 3.4 Ghz whereas it's 2.5 Ghz in case of A4-3300. This means that the A4-5300 will execute the instructions quickly as compared to A4-3300. But, note that this is not always the true case, sometimes a processor with lower clock can beat a processor with higher clock. it just depends upon the benchmarks.


3) Third is the TDP :- 

TDP stand for thermal design power. It is the maximum amount of power the cooling system in a computer is required to dissipate. The TDP is typically not the most power the chip could ever draw, such as by a power virus, but rather the maximum power that it would draw when running "real applications".


Note:-
Lower the TDP the less power will the processor need to dissipate the heat in the surrounding and vice versa. Usually lower TDP is associated with processors having low power, whereas higher in the processors with large processing power.

The lower the TDP the better is for the CPU and power conservation.

4) Fourth is Cache :-

A CPU cache is a cache used by the central processing unit of a computer to reduce the average time to access memory.


If you want more information on cache please click here :- Cache along with levels

5) Fifth and the final is the GPU :- 

AMD A4-3300 :-


The graphics unit, implemented on the AMD A4-3300M, is Radeon HD 6480G, clocked at 444 MHz. The HD 6480G incorporates 240 shader units, which can be used for 3D graphics acceleration, as well as for acceleration of non-graphics applications.
In addition to CPU cores and the graphics processing unit, the A4-Series 3300M includes Universal Video Decoder (UVD) 3.0, used for acceleration of video decoding, as well as memory and PCI Express 2.0 controllers. On-chip DDR3 memory controller has two channels, and it supports standard and low-voltage memory with data rates up to 1333 MHz.


AMD A4-5300 :-


The GPU on the AMD A4-5300 is HD 7480D which is a higher version of HD 6480G which is clocked at 723 Mhz. This means the performance of the HD 7480D is approximately 19% more than the HD 6480G.



Conclusion:-

Thought both of the processors are bang for the buck, the AMD A4-5300 is a clear winner as it is newer version. The AMD offers complete ang for the buck as there is no need to buy a discrete graphics cards. There processors are good if you want to play some old games 2000-2008 , and the APU are also capable of playing HD videos which makes it a greater choice for the low budget PC. 

Does Everyone Need a Computer?

''SHOULD I learn to program?'' and ''Do I have to learn to program?'' are two variants of the question probably most asked by people testing the waters of computer ownership. The answer usually boils down to an emphatic ''that depends..., but probably not.''

The professed need to learn programming has become an adjunct of that now all-too-familiar term ''computer literacy.'' Somehow the idea of being computer illiterate has been foisted upon the public as a handicap and horror that in today's world of high technology may be even worse than being illiterate in the traditional sense of the word. But the analogy is a false one that has gained acceptance because of fear of the unknown or paying too much heed to ''authorities'' who are either recent converts to computerdom or its purveyors.

True, computers are part and parcel of our daily lives now. Personal computers will be even more so in the near future, certainly at work, although perhaps not quite as vital a part of the home as the advertising would have us believe. And, true, a computer without programs is as useful as a rusty fishhook in the middle of the Gobi.

But does this mean that whoever wants to use a computer must also write the software for it? Would someone purchasing an automobile for a cross-country trip first study cartography, then proceed to obtain aerial and satellite photographs of the proposed route, and finally draw a detailed map for the whole journey? Hardly. It is far easier to go to the A.A.A. and get standard maps or that organization's special trip sheets.

Cartography is fascinating. So, for that matter, is the writing of software. But most people have to consider how much time they can spare for such an undertaking. It is not for nothing that programmers speak of software development in terms of man-years, and it is not uncommon for programmers to put in 12- to 14- hour days trying to finish a project. Do you have that kind of time to spare?

Obviously, not all program development time is measured in man- years. One could no doubt write a program for generating anagrams in a couple of days, though it would take the average neophyte the same couple of days merely to type in the 75 to 100 lines of code required. Not only can a single misplaced colon or parenthesis mark foul up the works, but it often takes an enormous amount of time to discover such a seemingly minor error.

But let me hasten to add that there are at least three good reasons for learning how to program. First, it allows you to develop software that is not available commercially, and in some cases it lets you customize purchased software to serve your specific needs better. Second, programming can be fun. If you enjoy working on puzzles, programming may well turn out to be more pleasurable than solving The Times crossword puzzle or Dr. Crypton's mind-bending puzzle page in Science Digest. Third, there is the intellectual exercise, the honing of logic skills and learning to learn, stressed by pedagogues as a perfect reason to have computers available in schools for pupils from kindergarten age on up.

Valid as all these points may be, their limitations are often overlooked by proponents who get carried away by their enthusiasm. If you were to start learning a programming language such as the increasingly popular C in your spare time, chances are you would be fairly proficient in it within a year. That is a lot of time.

Hiring a programmer to modify existing commercial software to suit your business needs would probably prove to be more effective in terms of cost. Besides, once you have mastered C, you may find another program you want to modify written in Basic. Now there is nothing wrong with learning a second computer language....

Perhaps the most telling argument against the need to learn a computer language to have precisely the software you want is the rapidly increasing selection and gradual improvement in personal computer software. Five years ago, word-processing programs for personal computers did not exist.

Today, I would hazard to guess, more than several hundred brands are available. By the time you became truly proficient at programming, chances are that whatever you set out to write would be available in some form from a software publisher.

There can be no argument with the fact that some people will derive great pleasure from programming. Trying to learn some of the basics of programming to see if you like it is like tinkering with a car as a teen- ager. Some people end up going to engineering school. Others, 20 years later, remember only enough to check the points in the distributor when the engine misses, if the car even has a distributor.

The point is, you cannot argue with the enjoyment and sense of accomplishment programming can bring to those of the right mind-set, and there is only one way to find out if you are one of them.

As to the educational necessity of learning how to program, I find it greatly overstressed. Any day now, I'm sure, some software publisher will bring out a cute little set of red floppies called The Little Computer That Could. This simple 16-disk set will be designed to take the toddler from his first simple Basic subroutine on up through the writing of a ballistics program for ICBM trajectories.

The promise is there. No doubt a few students would even conquer such a program. The vast majority, however, would end up being frustrated by the very machine that could serve them so well in the future.

Most children simply are not going to be ace programmers, and there is no need for them to be. Computers will become as common to this generation as television was to their parents. But the vast majority of parents do not repair television sets, write for television or work in the broadcasting industry in any capacity.

Programming has a place in today's curriculums - for high schools and up - just as civics and chemistry do. Computers are not, however, an all-encompassing and unique educational solution. In fact, though Cicero could never compete with computer games when it comes to ''making learning fun,'' conquering the conjugations of his lost tongue probably makes a lot more sense when it comes to learning to learn than sifting through GOTO statements in Basic, unrelated to our living language.

Mobile Computing and Its Benefits to Industries

We now live in an age where technological breakthroughs happen every day and studies show that the time gap between such innovations will reduce increasingly. This has drastically transformed the way we operate from daily living to industrial activities and every other square of human existence. Computers have taken over most of our tasks which are repetitive in nature. The latest area of computing receiving major attention at the moment is mobile computing. With handheld devices which are as powerful as desktops, our tasks are getting done instantly without much effort. In order to stay on top of the competition, it becomes necessary that we harvest such fruits of technology. With the use of latest technology we can ensure the best efficiency and accuracy which will obviously translate to better products and services to all of humanity and will also give an edge to any industry. In this article, some of the key benefits of adapting a mobile computing model are brought to the fore and as such it should act as a guide for anyone considering this option.

Mobile Workforce

With portable computing systems comes a workforce that is longer required to sit behind a desk in an office. This is especially of relevance to professionals like field service executives who are always traveling. With readily available access to data, they can now take decisions on the go and do not have to waste time coordinating between the office and the field. Other workforces who greatly benefit from such systems are that of the warehousing and medical staff. The ability to move around freely and yet perform tasks opens up a new dimension where wastage of time is a thing of the past.

Increase in Productivity

This is quite obvious when mobile computer systems are considered. Since people can now perform almost all of their duties on the go, a huge amount of time as well as efforts is saved. This saved time and energy can be spent on tackling the problems and challenges that arise during the discourse of one's duties. When waste of time due to traveling is no longer mandatory, efficiency of the workforce will definitely have a positive effect. This will increase the overall productivity of the company and will ultimately contribute to the success of the industry both in terms of profits and recognition.

Improved Decision Making

It is not an arguable fact that access to the required information at the right time is absolutely essential to the process of decision making. With rugged tablet computers that are specifically built for the outdoor conditions, your task force will now be connected to the required data which will increase their ability to take decision which thereby affects their performance in a positive manner.