\u2014 New AMD Phenom\u2122 II triple- and quad-core processors fill market needs and provide increased choice for consumers, OEMs and channel partners \u2014<\/p>\n
Sydney, Australia \u2013 9 February 2009 \u2013 AMD (NYSE: AMD) extended the value and lifespan of its heralded Dragon platform technology today with five new additions to its AMD Phenom\u2122 II processor family, including the industry\u2019s only 45nm triple-core processors and three new AMD Phenom II quad-core processors.<\/p>\n
These AMD Phenom II processors deliver choice and lay the foundation for memory transition; they fit in either AM2+ or AM3 sockets and support DDR2 or next generation DDR3 memory technology. AMD continues to enhance the Dragon platform technology value to OEM and channel partners as well as do-it-yourself (DIY) consumers who build and customise their own PCs.<\/p>\n
With a substantial performance boost over the previous generation of AMD Phenom processors, new AMD Phenom II processors deliver an amazing experience at mainstream price points and can help eliminate the substantial cost required by competing platforms which force an immediate upgrade to DDR3 memory. AMD\u2019s strategic architecture design lets consumers customise a PC upgrade path that\u2019s right for their budget and overall experience without being forced to pay substantial amounts of money to upgrade their motherboard and memory technology.<\/p>\n
Leslie Sobon, vice president of product marketing, AMD, said, \u201cWhether buying a new desktop PC or upgrading components in an existing system, AMD recognises consumers are looking for value more than ever before.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith the combination of the infrastructure compatibility and the introduction of the AMD Phenom II triple-core processors, AMD has made two very strategic design decisions that our competitor cannot duplicate at the component or platform level.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bob O’Donnell, IDC vice president, clients and displays, said, \u201cPC buyers are looking to leverage their technology investments as much as possible in these challenging economic times. Companies that can provide solutions that help offer strong performance and flexibility at attractive price points are clearly going to be at an advantage.\u201d<\/p>\n
Extending Triple Core Innovation
\nAll things being equal, it is an established fact that three cores offer more performance than two, but not as much as four. Typically, the cost of cores would scale in a linear fashion. But what if you could get triple-core performance at a price competitive with dual-core systems? This is the market need that AMD Phenom II triple-core processors have filled. First introduced at 65nm, these new 45nm AMD Phenom II triple-core processors deliver the improvements over the previous generation AMD Phenom processors exhibited by all AMD 45nm desktop processors: better energy efficiency, improved idle power consumption and incredible headroom for tunable performance. AMD warranty does not cover damage caused by overclocking, even when using AMD OverDrive\u2122 software. AMD remains the only company that can deliver an affordable solution for the diverse needs of customers and consumers; whether dual-, triple- or quad-core, AMD can provide a platform-level solution that exceeds expectations \u2013 all at a competitive price.<\/p>\n
Platform Compatibility
\nWhen upgrading their desktop PCs, the design compatibility of the new AMD Phenom II processors will let consumers keep their existing microprocessor technology across AM2+ and AM3 infrastructures. That means AMD Phenom II processors work equally well with either DDR2 or DDR3 memory, letting customers choose if and when they wish to upgrade. AMD customers and partners will be able to take advantage of its innovative multi-core technology and experience a compelling solution, especially when combined with AMD\u2019s chipset and graphics processors.<\/p>\n
Pricing and Availability
\nThe new triple-core and quad-core AMD Phenom II processors are available immediately at the following frequencies:<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 AMD Phenom\u2122 II X4 910 – (2.6GHz)\u00a0\u00a0
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 AMD Phenom\u2122 II X4 810 – (2.6GHz)
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 AMD Phenom\u2122 II X4 805 – (2.5GHz)
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 AMD Phenom\u2122 II X3 720 Black Edition – (2.8GHz)
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 AMD Phenom\u2122 II X3 710 – (2.6GHz)<\/p>\n
The triple-core AMD Phenom II X3 720 Black Edition processor is competitively priced at US$145 while the Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 processor is priced at US$165; the AMD processor lets users get more cores for less money. The quad-core AMD Phenom II X4 810 processor (2.6GHz) is priced at US$175 compared to the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 processor (2.33GHz) at US$170. Intel pricing reflects prices available on www.newegg.com<\/a> February 4, 2008; AMD pricing reflects suggested retail pricing.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Click for more detail on AMD Phenom II processor pricing About AMD \u2014 New AMD Phenom\u2122 II triple- and quad-core processors fill market needs and provide increased choice for consumers, OEMs and channel partners \u2014 Sydney, Australia \u2013 9 February 2009 \u2013 AMD (NYSE: AMD) extended the value and lifespan of its heralded Dragon platform technology today with five new additions to its AMD Phenom\u2122 II processor<\/p>\n
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Get more information on AMD Phenom II processors
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Read what AMD\u2019s Ian McNaughton has to say about triple-core on AMD Blogs
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Find out more about Dragon platform technology and see it in action
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Check out images the new AMD Phenom II processors<\/p>\n
\nAdvanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is an innovative technology company dedicated to collaborating with customers and partners to ignite the next generation of computing and graphics solutions at work, home and play. For more information, visit http:\/\/www.amd.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"