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AMD Extends Energy-Efficient Processing Leadership with World´s First 65-Watt Quad-Core Desktop Processor


    AMD (NYSE:AMD) today announced the availability of the world´s
    first energy-efficient desktop quad-core processor, providing
    customers with a cool and quiet digital media workhorse. With AMD
    Phenom(TM) X4 9100e quad-core processors, digital media enthusiasts
    and performance-hungry users can experience the powerful computing
    capabilities of a true multi-core architecture with a processor
    operating at a maximum of 65-watts.

    By coupling an AMD Phenom X4 9100e with an AMD 780 series chipset,
    AMD offers an efficient PC platform that plays Blu-ray movies and
    delivers a rich computing experience for casual gamers and multimedia
    enthusiasts. The processor gives consumers extensive multi-tasking
    capabilities like creating digital content while checking and writing
    e-mails and simultaneously downloading music files off the Web. AMD
    Phenom X4 9100e and AMD 780 series based PCs are ideal for consumers
    and business customers looking for cool, quiet, energy-efficient PCs.

    "By infusing energy-conscious design into everything related to
    AMD -- facilities, products and alliances -- AMD has emerged as a
    leader in establishing eco-friendly practices. The AMD Phenom X4 9100e
    processor is our latest endeavor to help customers reduce energy
    consumption and environmental impact," said Greg White, corporate vice
    president and general manager, desktop and embedded division, AMD.
    "Energy-efficient processors from AMD not only enable differentiated
    solutions, but are extremely conducive to smaller and sleeker form
    factors like Home Theater PCs that take up less space and operate
    quietly. PCs such as this can also help reduce energy consumption and
    the associated environmental impacts of traditional PC form factors."

    "Consumers and businesses alike are requesting smaller, more
    elegant PCs that aesthetically complement home and office
    environments, offer lower noise for a better computing experience, and
    deliver the same performance of larger systems," said Jim McGregor,
    research director and principal analyst, In-Stat. "Energy efficient
    desktop processors like the AMD Phenom X4 9100e offer greater
    performance-per-watt over traditional desktop CPUs while addressing
    the growing concerns of end-users for more energy efficient and
    eco-friendly products."

    The AMD Phenom(TM) X4 9100e processor embodies a series of AMD
    energy-efficient innovations, including:

    -- Cool´n´Quiet(TM) 2.0 technology, the next generation of AMD´s
    award-winning power saving technology;

    -- AMD CoolCore(TM) technology, which helps users achieve more
    efficient performance by dynamically activating or turning off
    parts of the processor as needed;

    -- Independent Dynamic Core Technology, which allows a fully
    independent frequency control per processor core that can
    reduce processor energy consumption by adjusting power usage
    according to core utilization;

    -- Dual Dynamic Power Management(TM), which enables a split power
    plane design, allowing independent voltage planes for
    processor and memory controller for greater control over
    performance based on system demands;

    -- AMD Wideband Frequency Control, for simplified performance
    state transitions to help reduce power consumption, latency
    and software overhead of performance states changes; and

    -- Multi-Point Thermal Control, multiple sensors across processor
    silicon designed to reduce speed and heat when temperature
    exceeds pre-defined limits.

    Availability

    The AMD Phenom(TM) X4 9100e processor is expected to be available
    from leading OEMs and System Builders. For processor pricing details,
    please visit www.amd.com/pricing. For press collateral pertaining to
    the new AMD Phenom X4 and X3 models including product specifications
    and availability, digital 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.

    (C) 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

    AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Phenom, and combinations thereof and
    Cool´n´Quiet, AMD CoolCore, and Dual Dynamic Power Management are
    trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

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