AMD has cut down the pricing of its single-core Athlon 64 and dual-core Athlon 64 X2 processors. The cuts range between 5-28%. The firm also introduces their new Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Black Edition. Here is a list of new pricing after the break.

• 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
• Athlon 64 4000+ - $58
• Athlon 64 3800+ - $50
• Athlon 64 3500+ - $45

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