Taken down for the time being: @ AnandTech.

... And some early performance numbers from SweClockers showing the potential, but also the downside to the early patch: linky

A mini-update:

Well, the first Bulldozer is coming down in price, so it starts to get interesting on a price/performance basis. Its what I would buy today -- if I did not have what I already have.

An updated "Bulldozer" is on the road map according to articles this week (based on AMD FAD conference call). Between Windows 8 improvements (public beta due soon) and a rumored 10 to 15 percent improvement in the CPU itself, it should compete with Sandy Bridge. If Ivy Bridge doesn't really perform a lot better, things could be closer for AMD.

Interestingly, its believed that AMD's APU aimed at notebooks (4 core CPU and large GPU on one chip) will be preferred over the Intel Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge parts. AMD ULV Trinity wins on graphics performance and power consumption (according to AMD FAD report). So, in the near future, notebook buyers might be ending-up with AMD in their notebook.

AMD Trinity also wins for those millions who want a basic desktop for cheap.



AMD ULV Trinity

AMD to Win Ultrabook Market???

edit: Mis-Read your post, i thought it said updated Bulldozers are coming out this Week, lol..

I'll Prolly just buy what I had planned, and if its a big difference, oh well, but im sure there wont be any big leaps until AM4 Socket/Boards come out.