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High Performance AMD Phenom(TM) X4 Processors Lead the Charge to HD Desktop Gaming and Video



    AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced immediate availability of four new
    high-performance AMD Phenom(TM) X4 processors for PC users in search
    of the Ultimate Visual Experience. Led by the AMD Phenom X4 9850 Black
    Edition processor, each CPU features true quad-core design, and when
    matched to AMD 790 series chipsets supports up to four award-winning
    ATI Radeon(TM) HD 3800 series graphics cards. This enthusiast PC
    platform, codenamed "Spider," energizes the latest PC gaming titles,
    speeds high-definition video playback, and delivers amazing
    performance for advanced productivity and multi-tasking.

    "These new AMD Phenom X4 processors unlock even greater visual
    computing performance to showcase the unparalleled scalability of the
    AMD enthusiast platform," said Mario Rivas, executive vice president,
    computing solutions group, AMD. "Based on AMD´s advanced true
    quad-core architecture, these processors are loaded with powerful
    performance features like next-generation HyperTransport(TM) 3.0 and
    energy-efficient innovations like Cool´n´Quiet(TM) 2.0 technology."

    Featuring the best quad-core desktop CPUs AMD has offered, these
    AMD Phenom X4 quad-core processors can improve performance for gaming
    and multi-threaded applications. The AMD Phenom X4 9850 Black Edition
    is the top performer in the new line-up, with Clock Multiplier
    Control(1) for tunable performance that gives gamers and enthusiasts
    scalability and customizable performance levels to run multiple
    processor-intensive applications simultaneously.

    "As the worldwide leader in the PC industry, HP is pleased to be
    offering our customers the choice of AMD Phenom X3 and X4 based
    systems in our consumer desktop PCs," said Thi La, director of
    marketing, North America Consumer Computing, HP. "We are seeing a
    strong market demand for increased performance and multi-core
    capabilities."

    Consumers are now rapidly adopting quad-core processor-based
    desktops, as usage models expand to HD entertainment applications and
    gaming. AMD has responded with innovations like the AMD Phenom X4
    processor and the "Spider" quad-core enthusiast platform, which
    commands both a high-performance and energy efficient market position
    at a compelling price.

    AMD Phenom X4 9000 Series Quad-Core Processors

    The AMD Phenom quad-core processor is the world´s most advanced
    desktop PC processor, commanding four natively integrated processor
    cores to break system bandwidth barriers and turbo-charge high
    definition (HD) platform performance. Customers can implement AMD
    Phenom X4 processors 9550 (2.2GHz) and 9650 (2.3GHz), or experience an
    enhanced multi-tasking experience with two higher frequency
    processors: the AMD Phenom X4 9750 (2.4GHz) and AMD Phenom X4 9850
    Black Edition (2.5GHz) processors.

    Availability and pricing

    AMD Phenom X4 processors 9550 (2.2GHz), 9650 (2.3GHz), 9750
    (2.4GHz) and 9850 (2.5GHz) are now available. For processor pricing
    details, please visit www.amd.com/pricing. For press collateral
    pertaining to the new Phenom X4 models including product
    specifications and availability, images and partner support, please
    visit www.amd.com/phenom/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.

    (1)AMD is not responsible for damages caused by overclocking (even
    when overclocking is enabled with AMD OverDrive(TM) software).

    (C) 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD
    Phenom and combinations thereof Radeon and Cool´n´Quiet are trademarks
    of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. HyperTransport is a licensed trademark
    of the HyperTransport Technology Consortium.

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