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Industry’s First Sub-$100 Quad-Core CPU1 Powers New AMD Mainstream
Desktop Platforms: Multimedia Entertainment is More Affordable than Ever
Designed as the Optimal Balance of CPU Performance and Graphics Excellence, This
AMD Platform is Designed to Take Advantage of New Windows 7 Enhancements
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--AMD (NYSE: AMD):
* As part of the new desktop platform designed for mainstream consumers, AMD
(NYSE: AMD) today announced the first ever quad-core processor for less than
$100 Suggested System Builder Price (SSBP). By balancing the power of new AMD
Athlon™ II X4 quad-core processors and the AMD 785G chipset featuring ATI Radeon™
HD 4200 graphics, AMD delivers smooth HD visuals2 and the foundation for a great
Windows 7 experience.
* When matched against similarly priced competitive processors, the AMD Athlon
II X4 620 processor delivers superior multitasking performance allowing
mainstream users to do more in less time, for less money.3
* The AMD Mainstream Desktop Platform leverages AMD software to help enhance the
overall experience. ATI Stream technology, for example, enables hardware
acceleration that can speed HD video conversion-time so content can be ready
faster for use on-the-go.
* Combining the efficiency of 45nm processors and this platform’s built-in power
management technologies for a cool and quiet PC, an AMD Athlon II
processor-based platform can serve-up an amazing Blu-ray movie experience using
less energy than a standard 75 watt light bulb.4
* This platform also can improve business users’ experience as part of AMD
Business Class technology. With this second generation commercial platform, AMD
industry partners can offer a variety of form factors with superior value,
exceptional energy efficiency, advanced visual productivity. This platform also
has support for essential manageability, security and virtualization features
that today’s businesses demand.
Quote Support:
“Our goal is to deliver a great computing experience and maximize value for our
customers,” said John Cook, vice president of marketing, global PC business, HP.
“The new AMD quad-core processors offer the right balance between excellent
performance and price, and allow HP to continue to be a best-in-class provider
of consumer technology.”
“Designed with customer needs in mind, Windows 7 simplifies and improves the
computing experience,” said Mike Ybarra, general manager of Windows Product
Management at Microsoft Corp. “The introduction of the new AMD Mainstream
Desktop Platform coupled with Windows 7, allows end users to enjoy their digital
entertainment with a faster, higher performing experience at an attractive price
point.”
Resources
* Get more information on the new AMD Mainstream Desktop Platform including
pricing, images, partner support and more – press kit
* Check out this video to see why new AMD platforms deliver a solid foundation
for Windows 7
* Go here for more information on AMD Business Class and this new commercial
desktop platform
* Follow AMD Desktop news on Twitter at @AMDDesktop
* More information on HP desktop PCs featuring AMD technology
* See more about AMD’s alliance with Microsoft here
About AMD
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is an innovative technology company dedicated
to collaborating with customers and technology partners to ignite the next
generation of computing and graphics solutions at work, home and play. For more
information, visit http://www.amd.com.
AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, ATI, the ATI logo, AMD Athlon, Radeon, and combinations
thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and
Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other jurisdictions. Other names are for informational purposes
only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
1 Pricing based on AMD SSBP of AMD Athlon™ II X4 620 processor ($99) as of
September 16, 2009. http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118_609,00.html.
2 HD capable monitor required.
3 Configuration: AMD Athlon II X4 620 ($99 SSBP); M4A78T-E motherboard, 4GB
DDR3-1066, Windows Vista® 64 Ultimate. INTEL configuration: Intel Core 2 Duo
E7500 (~$120); DG45ID motherboard; 4GB DDR2-1066; Windows Vista® 64 Ultimate.
PCMark Vantage results are measured in Marks; AMD configuration at 5697 Marks
vs. Intel configuration at 4588 Marks (AMD performance advantage ~1100 Marks
above the Intel configuration). Pricing based on AMD SSBP and newegg.com, as of
September 15, 2009.
4 Configuration: AMD Athlon™ II X2 250, AMD 785G Chipset, ATI Radeon™ HD 4200
integrated graphics, 4GB DDR2. http://www.youtube.com/user/AMDUnprocessed. Blu-ray
drive required for Blu-ray playback.
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