AMD’s processor pricing is in a free fall, with most of their line being reduced in price, including the newly released Black Edition.  DigiTimes published the list of bulk prices,  which will be very attractive to anyone looking to build an inexpensive PC.  Here’s hoping that we have new processors soon, as these prices have to be hurting AMD’s bottom line.

AMD has cut pricing of its single-core Athlon 64 and dual-core Athlon 64 X2 CPUs for desktop platforms and has added a new Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Black Edition to its lineup. The cuts range between 5-28%, according to figures from the company.

AMD has announced the price reductions in order to clear inventory in preparation for the upcoming launch of its Phenom CPUs, noted sources at motherboard makers.

However, with the transition to next-generation platforms to take place soon, the price reductions will not affect demand much in the fourth quarter. In addition with the ongoing parts shortages, shipments performance in the fourth quarter should hold level or slightly drop compared to last year, added the sources.

AMD: Desktop CPU pricing, October 2007 (US$)

AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor

Price

Athlon 64 X2 6400+

220

Athlon 64 X2 6000+

167

Athlon 64 X2 5600+

146

Athlon 64 X2 5200+

125

Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Black Edition

136

Athlon 64 X2 5000+

115

Athlon 64 X2 4800+

104

Athlon 64 X2 4400+

89

Athlon 64 X2 4200+

78

Athlon 64 X2 4000+

68

AMD Athlon 64 Processor

Price

Athlon 64 4000+

58

Athlon 64 3800+

50

Athlon 64 3500+

45

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