AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the availability of AMD Phenom(TM)
X3 8000 series triple-core processors, providing gamers and digital
media enthusiasts with exceptional performance at mainstream price
points. AMD Phenom X3 processors are designed to improve
multi-threaded application performance over dual-core processors at
the same clock speed. As the world´s only triple-core x86 processor,
AMD Phenom X3 processors bring multi-core technology to a broader
audience in search of desktop PCs that easily handle today´s digital
entertainment workloads.
When paired with the AMD 780 series chipset, AMD Phenom X3
processors can deliver significant enhancements in gaming and
high-definition experiences for mainstream PC customers. This AMD
desktop solution can provide a full HD experience with support for the
latest and most demanding formats, including VC-1, MPEG-2 and H.264 on
a mainstream PC. With the AMD Unified Video Decoder (UVD), the
solution can process HD playback on the better-suited GPU rather than
the CPU so consumers may enjoy a smooth HD viewing experience--less
lag, stalling and dropped scenes--in the latest Blu-ray titles.
"In 2007, AMD committed to delivering AMD Phenom triple-core
processors in Q1 2008 and today the company makes good on that
promise," said Bob Brewer, corporate vice president, strategic
marketing, AMD. "AMD understands that today´s PC applications are best
accelerated with a range of multi-core products from quad- to triple-
to dual-core processors, and that´s why we now deliver the broadest
multi-core desktop lineup in the industry."
AMD Phenom X3 processor and AMD 780G chipset based desktop PCs
offer DirectX 10 game compatibility, so casual gamers can now enjoy
enhanced gaming experience such as 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 accelerate their performance with ATI Hybrid Graphics Technology.
This technology can harness the graphics power of both an ATI discrete
graphics card and the motherboard GPU in tandem, delivering in some
applications up to 70 percent improvements in 3D performance.( 1) 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.(2)
AMD Phenom(TM) X3 8000 Series Triple-Core Processors
AMD Phenom X3 8400 and AMD Phenom X3 8600 processors can improve
performance over dual-core processors on single-threaded applications
and can scale with the same applications that scale with quad-core.
AMD Phenom triple-core processors can also increase performance for
multitasking usage models and multi-threaded applications, aligned
with similar benefits available with AMD Phenom X4 quad-core
processors.
AMD will be collaborating with ZT Systems to premiere the first
system featuring the new AMD Phenom X3 triple-core processor on QVC
during the Computer Shop broadcast, which is scheduled to air March 31
at 10 p.m. EDT.
"New ZT Affinity desktops featuring the AMD Phenom X3 8400
triple-core processor deliver ´The Latest Technology for Less,´
empowering a broader range of customers to experience the performance
and multi-tasking capability of true multi-core technology," said
Russell Carlisle, VP of Marketing, ZT Systems. "The ZT Affinity 5202Zi
is a perfect fit for consumers looking for a stylish, affordable
compact PC with the power they need for today´s cutting-edge digital
entertainment."
Availability
Systems powered by AMD Phenom X3 processors 8400 (2.1GHz) and 8600
(2.3GHz) are expected to be initially 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, 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.
Cautionary Statement
This release contains forward-looking statements concerning
availability of products from OEMs and system builders and planned
partnerships, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking
statements are commonly identified by words such as "would," "may,"
"expects," "believes," "plans," "intends," "projects" and other terms
with similar meaning. Investors are cautioned that the forward-looking
statements in this release are based on current beliefs, assumptions
and expectations, speak only as of the date of this release and
involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ materially 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.
1. (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 + Intel G35
ATI Radeon
HD 3450
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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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2. 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, AMD OverDrive and
combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
