| Q: |
What
is AMD announcing on October 19th?
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| A: |
AMD is announcing
the availability of the AMD Athlon™
64 FX-55 processor and AMD Athlon 64
processor 4000+. The AMD Athlon 64 FX
processor is the premium product for
gamers, prosumers and PC enthusiasts.
The processor is aimed at giving gamers,
prosumers and enthusiasts a solution
designed for their specific, demanding
needs. |
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| Q: |
Why
is the AMD Athlon™ 64 FX processor
offered in a 939-pin package?
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| A: |
AMD believes
in bringing to market customer-centric
technology that benefits partners and
end users. By offering the AMD Athlon
64 FX processor in a 939-pin package,
AMD is enabling performance enhancements
and next-generation platform innovations
with the use of a cost-effective four-layer
circuit board and higher performing
unbuffered DDR memory (Compared to registered
DDR memory in the 940-pin part). |
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| Q: |
What
is the target market for the AMD Athlon™
64 FX processor?
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| A: |
The AMD Athlon
64 FX processor is the premium product
for gamers, prosumers and PC enthusiasts.
The processor is aimed at giving gamers,
prosumers and enthusiasts a solution
designed for their specific, demanding
needs. Technology advancements include
improved memory access, the ability
to use 64-bit software, and the convenience
native support for 32-bit software of
today. It is simply the best PC processor
you can buy. |
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| Q: |
What
are the key features and benefits of
the AMD Athlon 64 FX processor?
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| A: |
The AMD Athlon
64 FX processor is based on AMD64 technology,
which provides:
Performance:
Outstanding performance with todayIt's
software and for 64-bit applications,
enabling an immersive and cinematic
computing experience.
HyperTransport™ technology
for increased bandwidth and reduced
I/O bottlenecks.
The industryIt's largest on-die
cache memory system for desktop PCs.
Integrated DDR memory controller
for increased performance on memory-intensive
applications.
An unlocked clock multiplier enables
knowledgeable users to exceed the
default frequency of the processor
at their own risk.
Security: Enhanced
Virus Protection when enabled by the
Windows XP Service Pack 2 for protection
against certain malicious viruses
like MSBlaster and Slammer
Investment Protection:
Seamless migration path for todayIt's
32-bit software to 64-bit software
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| Q: |
What
are the differences between the AMD
Athlon 64 processor and the AMD Athlon
64 FX processor?
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| A: |
The AMD Athlon
64 FX processor offers the greatest
performance on high-performance software
and gaming applications. It is simply
the best PC processor you can buy. Please
visit www.amd.com/CHCN/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118_9485_9487^9500,00.html
for benchmark comparisons.
AMD expects the AMD Athlon 64 processor
to offer leading-edge performance for
todayIt's applications, and we expect
it to outperform competing PC processors
on industry-standard benchmarks. AMD
expects the AMD Athlon 64 FX processor
to outperform the AMD Athlon 64 processor
as it is designed with more advanced
features including higher clock speed. |
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| Q: |
What
is the performance of the AMD Athlon
64 FX processor?
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| A: |
The AMD Athlon
64 FX processor is the highest performing
Windows-compatible PC processor in the
world. |
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| Q: |
Who
needs 64-bit computing on the desktop?
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| A: |
Prosumers, gamers,
computing enthusiasts and technical
professionals. AMD64 technology provides
these customers with a combination of
compatibility and performance necessary
to drive demanding applications that
push the limits of the x86 architecture.
Over time, the full benefit of AMD64
technology will be realized as software
developers respond to consumers' demands
for an even greater array of sophisticated,
64-bit capable software. |
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| Q: |
What
desktop 64-bit software is currently
available? What desktop 64-bit software
is on the horizon?
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| A: |
Atari has recently
announced that Shadow Ops: Red Mercury
has been released to retail in both
32-bit and 64-bit versions.
Leading video game publisher Ubisoft
released a 32-bit version of the much-anticipated
3D 鈥淔ar Cry"action game, and plans to
introduce a 64-bit beta version shortly
thereafter. 鈥淔ar Cry"has been optimized
to take advantage of AMD64 technology.
Epic Games has released a 32-bit version
of Unreal Tournament 2004 and plans
to introduce a 64-bit beta version optimized
for AMD64 technology. AmericaIt's Army
has already ported to AMD64. In addition,
an AMD64 version of Dr. DivX is being
developed.
Please check with the respective software
developer for specific details regarding
their applications.
Additionally, several other leading
software vendors have announced plans
to provide applications that are compatible
with AMD64 technology.
Finally, the AMD Athlon 64 FX processor
is not only compatible with but also
provides the best performance for todayIt's
existing 32-bit PC applications. |
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| Q: |
Who
is offering systems based on the AMD
Athlon 64 FX processor?
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| A: |
The AMD Athlon
64 FX processor is a premium product
for the most discerning user, and we
are therefore making it available in
limited quantities to select high-performance
PC manufacturers worldwide. We expect
to broaden that availability within
the next few weeks to fulfill demand
generated by hard-core gamers, digital
content creators and other performance-demanding
customers. Systems based on the AMD
Athlon 64 FX processor are expected
to be available by the end of Q4 from
the following:
- Europe: Alternate, Arbol,
Batch PC, CDC, EID, Evesham, Formoza,
Fox PC, Hattelco, Komplett, Mesh,
Network Technical, nVentiv, Olidata,
Paradigit, Scan, Time Computers
and Unika
- U.S: ABS, AFT, Alienware,
BOXX Technologies, CyberPower, Falcon
Northwest, Monarch, Polywell, Velocity
Micro, Vicious PC, Voodoo and ZT
Group
- Japan: Aro-system Co.,
Ltd, Bless Corporation, Faith Inc.,
MCJ Co., Ltd., PROSIDE Corp., Thirdwave
Corp., and Visual Technology Inc.
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| Q: |
Why
are the model numbers for the AMD Athlon
64 FX series different than for the
AMD Athlon 64 processors?
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| A: |
The AMD Athlon
64 FX processor is sold according to
series numbers to distinguish it from
the AMD Athlon 64 processor. Customers
of the two processors differ substantially.
The customer for the AMD Athlon 64 FX
processor often performs his or her
own benchmark tests and makes his or
her own evaluation of processor performance. |
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