Introducing Low-Power Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ Processors Worldwide

Operating at a cool 55W, newly available low-power Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ HE processor models provide the increased performance-per-watt so important to businesses of all sizes. Learn more about the benefits.
Single-socket Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ Processors Now Available Worldwide Delivering outstanding performance and scalability for small businesses, the Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ Processor 1300 Series offers enterprise-class proven reliability at an affordable price.

AMD Launches New Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ Processors for One-Socket Servers and Workstations

Platforms from HP, Dell, and Cray to deliver world-class performance and efficiency to customers ranging from SMB's to some of the world’s largest supercomputers—

Customer demand for higher performing, uni-processor x86 solutions, AMD (NYSE: AMD) today introduced three new Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ 1300 Series processors for one-socket servers and workstations. Global tier-one OEMs including HP and Dell plan to incorporate the new processors into upcoming platforms, and global supercomputer leader Cray is now shipping Quad-Core AMD Opteron 1300 Series processor-based Cray XT4™ systems and upgrading some of the world’s fastest supercomputers to incorporate Quad-Core AMD Opteron 1300 Series processors.
“AMD is committed to helping commercial customers who rely on 1P server and workstation solutions to take advantage of the same enterprise-class performance and energy-efficiency that power the largest global businesses,” said Patrick Patla, director, Server and Workstation Business, AMD. “From entry-level servers and complex workstation environments to some of the largest supercomputers in the world, the new Quad-Core AMD Opteron 1300 Series processors are designed to address the key customer priorities of performance, performance-per-watt and performance-per-dollar.”

Enterprise-level Capabilities for 1P Solutions:

The new Quad-Core AMD Opteron Models 1352 (2.1GHz), 1354 (2.2GHz), and 1356 (2.3GHz) processors are designed to empower small to mid-market customers to meet growing IT and budgetary demands and increase business productivity. With the enhanced computing capabilities of AMD ’s native quad-core architecture in the same socket and thermal requirements as previous AMD Opteron 1000 Series processors, and industry-leading power management and virtualization innovations such as Enhanced AMD PowerNow!™ technology and Rapid Virtualization Indexing, Quad-Core AMD Opteron 1300 Series processors provide small and mid-size customers an energy-efficient yet powerful computing platform that can maximize IT resources and grow with their business demands.

“Customers looking to maximize application performance at an affordable price point can leverage the HP ProLiant ML115 G5 server and HP xw4550 workstation which are based on the AMD Opteron 1000 Series processors,” said Paul Gottsegen, vice president, marketing, Industry Standard Servers, HP. “HP has the largest AMD Opteron-based server portfolio in the industry, and the new Quad-Core AMD Opteron 1300 Series processors increase the value provided by our server solutions.”

Customers have increasingly recognized the superior performance and efficiency benefits of the AMD Opteron processor in one-socket systems. Based on the 2008 first quarter numbers from IDC¹, the AMD Opteron processor now powers 14.3 percent of the one-socket x86 server systems worldwide. Additionally, AMD ’s market share in one-socket x86 server systems in the U.S. has grown to 23.7 percent in the first quarter of 2008. This includes an average market share increase of 2.7 percent in the U.S. over the past three quarters.

"Dell understands that SMB customers require simplified computing solutions that do not sacrifice the performance or reliability needed to grow their businesses," said Sally Stevens, director of Power Edge Servers, Dell Product Group. "Dell’s Power Edge T105 entry-level server combined with the price/performance capabilities of the Quad-Core AMD Opteron 1300 Series processor enables us to deliver an economical and simple IT solution for small business owners."

Scalability and Performance for High-Performance Computing
Built on AMD ’s unmatched Direct Connect Architecture which helps eliminate the bottlenecks associated with front-side bus architectures, Quad-Core AMD Opteron 1300 Series processors deliver the world-class performance, scalability and overall system efficiency necessary to power one of the world’s largest high-performance computing (HPC) systems. By upgrading to the new Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors, Oak Ridge National Laboratory more than doubled the compute performance of its Cray XT4™ system, code-named ‘Jaguar,” to more than 260 teraflops to help advance scientific research.
“AMD ’s industry-leading native multi-core architecture and Same Socket Technology help Cray deliver the world’s most scalable and upgradeable supercomputers, enabling our customers to tackle the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time,” said Peter Ungaro, president and CEO of Cray. “The collaboration between Cray and AMD continues to bring new levels of scalability and sustained performance to high performance computing, as shown by Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s recent upgrade to its Cray XT4 system to Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors, which is one of the fastest and most efficient supercomputers in the world today.”

The new, all-AMD “SPIDER” platform.

AMD ’s enthusiast platform, code-named “SPIDER,” brings together an all-AMD processor, graphics card, and chipset for the most complete computing platform ever.
Combining these best-in-class components gives you the ultimate computing experience with amazing scalability and exceptional efficiency.

Incredible Computing :

• True quad-core performance for an incredibly powerful multitasking experience
• Superb graphics with awesome performance and stunning effects for an intensely visual experience
• Amazing performance tuning with AMD OverDrive™ technology*
• Phenomenal full resolution playback for HD-DVD and Blue-ray content


Amazing Scalability:

• Extraordinary platform flexibility so you can buy for today and build towards tomorrow
• Scalable graphics you crave on your budget—up to four cards all running in
ATI CrossFireX™ mode, with support for up to eight monitors
• True PCI Express® 2.0 support allows you to take full advantage of the next generation of high-speed components


Striking Efficiency :

• Incredible performance-per-dollar, per watt across the entire platform
• Cooler and quieter operation with enhanced power optimization technology including Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ 2.0 technology and ATI Radeon™ HD graphics accelerators
• Constant monitoring of system workload and adjustment of power consumption and performance to meet user demands
The AMD “SPIDER” platform. Never before have all of the components of a platform been designed to work together so well, to push each other so far, and to enable a PC experience so complete.

Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ Processors

Deliver industry leading power efficiency and virtualization with balanced performance.

When it comes to the IT needs of today’s businesses, Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ processors with Direct Connect Architecture offer a compelling solution. They deliver industry-leading performance within a consistent footprint and thermal envelopes.

AMD Opteron processors also enable stable, long-term server and workstation solutions with industry-leading performance and energy efficiency. They’re designed to simplify your IT management — now and in the future.

Optimal Virtualization:

Featuring AMD Virtualization™ (AMD-V™) technology with Rapid Virtualization Indexing, Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors provide a balanced approach to improve virtualization efficiency, enabling more virtual machines to run per server for server consolidation and improved manageability. Increased performance for many virtual workloads allows for a higher performing, more flexible virtual environments with little or no performance compromise. AMD-V Extended Migration provides full live migration compatibility from single-core through quad-core processor solutions enabling a more reliable, more adaptable IT environment.
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Industry Leading Power Efficency :

Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors are designed to deliver industry-leading power efficiency, thanks to Enhanced AMD PowerNow!™ technology and the addition of innovative AMD CoolCore™ Technology. These innovations are designed to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO), data center power needs, and cooling costs by lowering the energy consumption of your IT infrastructure. Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors deliver performance-on-demand capabilities for optimum performance-per-watt and power savings and optimize performance and power to match the compute workloads of each core, minimizing processor heat and energy consumption.
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Superior Investment Protection:

By leveraging AMD ’s Common Core Strategy and Same Socket Technology, Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors are designed to minimize changes to your software and data center infrastructure to protect your IT investment and simplify IT management. AMD ’s Common Core Strategy eases technology transitions, can reduce maintenance costs, and helps preserve your IT software image by allowing for fewer upgrade disruptions. Same socket technology enables seamless hardware upgrades by maintaining consistent thermal envelopes across multiple CPU generations to help hardware longevity and performance per watt, while easing facilities planning. AMD plans include a stable consistent road map and well-timed transitions to match true enterprise environments and help minimize your IT TCO.

Outstanding Performance:

Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors provide outstanding performance and power efficiency and can increase performance-per-watt to improve IT responsiveness while maintaining business costs.
Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors with Direct Connect Architecture are designed for optimum multi-threaded application performance. We start with a native quad-core design — featuring four cores on a single piece of silicon for more efficient data sharing — and add an enhanced cache structure and integrated memory controller designed to sustain multi-threaded application throughput. Direct Connect Architecture is a tested and proven architecture — in market since 2003, and available only from AMD.

next-generation 3D and vector graphics cores

AMD has enhanced its established line of open-standard handheld device technologies with upcoming AMD Imageon processors, as well as next-generation 3D and vector graphics cores, available for licensing. These new offerings are designed to allow device manufacturers and network operators to support today’s most popular applications, as well as cutting-edge applications that will thrill tomorrow’s mobile consumer.

"Today’s mobile consumers demand devices and services capable of providing outstanding entertainment. AMD is committed to enabling advanced graphical interfaces that deliver the Ultimate Visual Experience on the go," said Adrian Hartog, senior vice president and general manager of AMD ’s Consumer Electronics Group. "Our latest handheld technologies allow AMD to better address new and emerging applications, such as 3D gaming and mobile TV, as well as satisfy today’s consumers who crave portable MU7SI PLAYER and full-function touchscreen mobile phones."


According to analyst firm iSuppli, premium mobile content such as music, games and video is gaining momentum as a key revenue driver for network operators. In fact, mobile content now surpasses messaging as the largest data segment, representing 51 percent of total data revenue.
As a leading supplier of media processors and graphics cores for the handheld market, AMD works with an ecosystem of device makers, software developers, and baseband suppliers to deliver INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY solutions that can yield truly immersive mobile content.
The latest technology offerings to broaden the popular family of AMD Imageon processors will include:

• AMD Imageon D160 mobile TV solution, a complete hardware and software package that will enable OEMs to design cutting-edge mobile devices that receive over-the-air broadcast TV signals transmitted in the DVB-T and DVB-H standards. This turnkey, antenna-to-display solution also will enable mobile TV functionality to be designed in a USB-powered device for watching live television on NOTE BOOK P C , PDAs, portable media players and other USB-enabled handheld devices.

• AMD Imageon M210 audio processor is designed to enable a high-definition, fully integrated audio subsystem capable of delivering more than 100 hours of music playback in airplane mode.

• AMD Imageon A250 application PROCESSOR for feature phones will combine the best of AMD ’s latest multimedia technology for video recording and playback, photo imaging, and high-res displays while maintaining long system battery life.

• AMD Z180 OpenVG 1.x graphics core offers the only available hardware-accelerated native vector graphics solution, ideal for advanced user interfaces, navigational systems and portable devices optimized for animation and Flash-style content.

• AMD Z460 OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics core will deliver fully programmable shader models for realistic 3D graphics, designed to revolutionize the mobile gaming experience for portable devices.

AMD Launches Hardcore Mobile Processor

Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ Processors
Deliver industry leading power efficiency and virtualization with balanced performance
When it comes to the IT needs of today’s businesses, Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ processors with Direct Connect Architecture offer a compelling solution. They deliver industry-leading performance within a consistent footprint and thermal envelopes.
AMD Opteron processors also enable stable, long-term server and workstation solutions with industry-leading performance and energy efficiency. They’re designed to simplify your IT management — now and in the future.

Optimal Virtualization
Featuring AMD Virtualization™ (AMD-V™) technology with Rapid Virtualization Indexing, Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors provide a balanced approach to improve virtualization efficiency, enabling more virtual machines to run per server for server consolidation and improved manageability. Increased performance for many virtual workloads allows for a higher performing, more flexible virtual environments with little or no performance compromise. AMD-V Extended Migration provides full live migration compatibility from single-core through quad-

AMD Launches Hardcore Mobile Processor

Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ Processors
Deliver industry leading power efficiency and virtualization with balanced performance
When it comes to the IT needs of today’s businesses, Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ processors with Direct Connect Architecture offer a compelling solution. They deliver industry-leading performance within a consistent footprint and thermal envelopes.
AMD Opteron processors also enable stable, long-term server and workstation solutions with industry-leading performance and energy efficiency. They’re designed to simplify your IT management — now and in the future.

Optimal Virtualization
Featuring AMD Virtualization™ (AMD-V™) technology with Rapid Virtualization Indexing, Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors provide a balanced approach to improve virtualization efficiency, enabling more virtual machines to run per server for server consolidation and improved manageability. Increased performance for many virtual workloads allows for a higher performing, more flexible virtual environments with little or no performance compromise. AMD-V Extended Migration provides full live migration compatibility from single-core through quad-

The AMD64 platform is leading the industry to pervasive 64-bit computing.

The AMD Opteron™ processor, the AMD Athlon™ processor family, and AMD Turion™ 64 mobile technology comprise the AMD64 family.
• AMD Opteron processor – servers and workstations
• AMD Athlon processor family – desktops and notebooks
• AMD Turion 64 mobile technology – notebooks
AMD64 is designed to enable simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing with no degradation in performance. With Direct Connect Architecture, AMD64 processors address and help eliminate the real challenges and bottlenecks of system architectures because everything is directly connected to the central processing unit.