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AMD 780 Series Gives Mainstream PCs an Innovation Overhaul: Robust 3D Gaming, Ultimate Blu-ray(TM) Experience and Energy Efficiency



    AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the availability of the industry´s
    most advanced motherboard GPU, the AMD 780 Series, delivering a rich
    computing experience for casual gamers and multimedia enthusiasts as
    the core of quiet and energy-efficient PC designs. When paired with an
    AMD Phenom(TM) 9000 series quad-core processor or Athlon(TM) 64 X2
    dual-core processor, the AMD 780 Series delivers significant
    enhancements in gaming and high-definition experiences for mainstream
    PC customers. The AMD 780 Series motherboard GPU is scheduled to be
    widely available from more than 40 AMD partners at launch. Global OEMs
    are expected to offer AMD 780 Series-based PCs starting in Q2 2008.

    The AMD 780 Series motherboard GPU is a core platform component
    for both the AMD desktop PC platform codenamed "Cartwheel" and AMD
    notebook PC platform codenamed "Puma" which are both scheduled to
    launch in Q2 2008, as AMD innovation creates unprecedented high
    definition (HD) and 3D capabilities at mainstream PC price points.

    "The launch of the AMD 780 Series marks an uncommonly large step
    forward in mainstream PC capabilities. Starting today, consumers can
    attain superior HD video and casual 3D gaming experiences, as well as
    remarkable energy efficiency," said Phil Eisler, corporate vice
    president and general manager, AMD Chipset Division. "The release of
    the AMD 780 Series is in keeping with the AMD vision that computing
    can deliver The Ultimate Visual Experience(TM) and now at mainstream
    PC price points."

    ATI Hybrid Graphics Technology & Mainstream DirectX10 Gaming

    As the first AMD chipset to offer DirectX 10 game compatibility,
    casual gamers can now enjoy enhanced game performance, truly lifelike
    3D graphics and dynamic interactivity in the latest game titles.
    Gamers looking to scale their performance with the addition of a
    discrete graphics card can achieve superior performance with ATI
    Hybrid Graphics Technology.(1) This technology harnesses the graphics
    power of both a discrete graphics card and the motherboard GPU in
    tandem, delivering in some applications up to 70 percent improvements
    in 3D performance.(2) In addition, the AMD 780G chipset is the second
    generation AMD chipset to feature AMD Overdrive(TM), a simple user
    interface that brings performance tuning to the masses.(3)

    "AMD continues to deliver innovative hardware technology so that
    consumers and game enthusiasts can enjoy improved graphics experiences
    on Windows Vista," said Kevin Unangst, senior global director of Games
    for Windows, Microsoft. "The new 780G series chipset provides enhanced
    performance scalability in DirectX 10 to gamers of all types, from
    casual to hardcore, so that everyone using DirectX 10 on Windows Vista
    can have a fantastic gaming experience that is tailored to their
    needs."

    The Ultimate Visual Experience(TM) for HD

    The AMD 780G chipset brings a full HD experience with support for
    the latest and most demanding formats, including VC-1, MPEG-2 and
    H.264 to the mainstream PC. Featuring the AMD Unified Video Decoder
    (UVD), it directs HD playback to the better-suited GPU rather than to
    the CPU so consumers may enjoy a smooth HD viewing experience--no lag,
    stalling or dropped scenes--in the latest HD-DVD(TM) and Blu-ray(TM)
    titles. As a cool and quiet solution, AMD 780G-powered PCs may be
    placed in the living room as part of a home theater. In addition, PCs
    built around the AMD 780G can give consumers tremendous flexibility
    with a broad range of video interfaces, including DisplayPort, DVI and
    HDMI, and with support for AMD Surroundview(TM) consumers may connect
    to multiple monitors.

    Energy Efficient Computing

    As the world´s first chipset to deliver 55nm process technology,
    the AMD 780 Series motherboard GPU delivers optimal power management
    both in idle, or when playing Blu-ray movies, without compromising
    performance. This motherboard GPU provides more computing power than
    the previous generation, yet draws less energy at idle, making the AMD
    780 Series- based PCs ideal for consumers and enterprises looking for
    cool, quiet, energy efficient PCs.

    Ecosystem Support

    The AMD 780 Series motherboard GPU will be widely available from
    partners, including ASUS, ASRock, Colorful, DFI, ELITEGROUP COMPUTER
    SYSTEMS CO., LTD, Foxconn Technology Group, GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO.,
    LTD, J&W Technology Ltd., MSI Computer Ltd, Onda, PCPartner Ltd.,
    Sapphire, Shuttle Computer Group Ltd., SOYO Group Inc., Speedway,
    SUPoX, Universal abit Inc., Unika and Yeston.

    In addition, numerous system integrators are on board including
    Altech Computers, CDC S.p.A., Compuzone Inc., CyberPower Inc., Equus
    Computer Systems Inc., Firstway, Founder, iBUYPOWER, Icoda, Komplett,
    Leo Computer, Maingear PC, MESH Computers, Olidata, Pro2000, Rain
    Recording, ThirdWave, TongFong, Tsukumo, UnitCom, Velocity Micro,
    Vero, Vigor Gaming, Wolf & Fox and ZT Systems.

    For press collateral pertaining to the AMD 780 Series motherboard
    GPU, including images and videos, please visit
    www.amd.com/780chipset/presskit.

    About AMD

    Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is a leading global provider of
    innovative processing solutions in the computing, graphics and
    consumer electronics markets. AMD is dedicated to driving open
    innovation, choice and industry growth by delivering superior
    customer-centric solutions that empower consumers and businesses
    worldwide. For more information, visit www.amd.com.

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    (1) Not all ATI Hybrid Graphics Technology features may be
    available for use with all operating systems. Please visit www.amd.com
    for more details.

    (2 )Based on testing conducted with the following system
    configuration:

    Screen Resolution: 1024x768x32

    AMD 780G -Phenom 9500 2.2GHz, HT 1.8 GHz, DDR2-800, WD 320GB

    Intel G35 -Intel Q6600 @2.4 GHz, DDR2-800, WD 320 GB

    Hybrid Graphics - ATI Radeon HD 3450

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    Frames Per Second
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    Game AMD 780G AMD 780G + ATI Radeon HD 3450 Intel G35
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    Call of Duty 4 44 75 23
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    Half Life 2 EP2 40 68 15
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    Doom 3 35 60 12
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    *T

    (3 )AMD is not responsible for damage caused by overclocking, even
    when overclocking is ended with AMD OverDrive(TM) software