AMD today announced two new dual-core desktop processors at the COMPUTEX 2009 with the AMD Athlon II X2 250 and AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition.
The AMD Athlon II X2 250 is based on 45nm process technology. The AMD Athlon II dual-core processor has a TDP of 65W and can slash power consumption by up to 50% when doing basic tasks, up to 40% when running heavy workloads and up to 50% when at idle.
The AMD Phenom II X2 550, help users to take control and unleash the maximum potential of Dragon platform technology's performance tuning capabilities. You can also maximize your overclocking experience by utilizing the new features and capabilities of AMD OverDrive 3.0, designed to enable quick and effective tuning of your PC experience for optimal performance.
Via this AMD announcement.