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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from current expectations. Risks include the possibility that Intel
Corporation´s pricing, marketing and rebating programs, product
bundling, standard setting, new product introductions or other
activities targeting AMD´s business will prevent attainment of AMD´s
current plans; AMD will require additional funding and may not be able
to raise funds on favorable terms or at all; customers stop buying the
company´s products or materially reduce their operations or demand for
its products; the company will be unable to develop, launch and ramp
new products and technologies in the volumes and mix required by the
market and at mature yields on a timely basis; the company´s
competitors, customers and suppliers may take actions that will negate
the anticipated benefits of the company´s acquisition of ATI; demand
for computers and consumer electronics products and, in turn, demand
for the company´s products will be lower than currently expected;
global business and economic conditions will worsen, resulting in
lower than currently expected revenue in the first quarter of 2008 and
beyond; there will be unexpected variations in market growth and
demand for the company´s products and technologies in light of the
product mix that it may have available at any particular time or a
decline in demand; the company will be unable to transition to
advanced manufacturing process technologies in a timely and effective
way, consistent with planned capital expenditures; the company will be
unable to maintain the level of investment in research and development
and capacity that is required to remain competitive; and the company
will be unable to obtain sufficient manufacturing capacity or
components to meet demand for its products or will under-utilize its
microprocessor manufacturing facilities. Investors are urged to review
in detail the risks and uncertainties in the company´s Securities and
Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to the Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2007.
