AMD launches eight-core FX desktop chips built on Bulldozer cores

Daniel Robinson
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Chip maker targets enthusiasts and gamers with first eight-core desktop platform

AMD has unveiled its FX line of processor chips that feature up to eight processor cores based on the Bulldozer architecture and are chiefly aimed at enthusiasts and high-end gamers. The AMD FX,...

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