AMD Athlon 64 FX-51 Processor Named `Gaming Rig of the Year' by Computer Gaming World Editors.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 2004 International CES LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AMD) announced today that the AMD Athlon(tm) 64 FX-51 processor was voted "Gaming Rig of the Year" for 2003 by the editors of Computer Gaming World Computer Gaming World (CGW) was the first magazine devoted exclusively to computer games. CGW was founded in 1981 by Russell Sipe as a semi-monthly publication. , a Ziff Davis Media (Ziff Davis Media Inc., New York, www.ziffdavis.com) A leading integrated media company that serves the computer, videogame and consumer lifestyle markets. Its offerings include PC Magazine and the PCMag.com Network, which includes PCMag.com, ExtremeTech. Game Group publication. This award was announced at the International Consumer Electronics Show as part of the first ever Ziff Davis Media Game Group's 1UP Awards for the best video and PC games. Custom-made for performance-hungry users like gamers and other PC enthusiasts, the AMD Athlon 64 FX-51 processor is the most technically advanced PC processor on the market today. Based on AMD64 technology, the AMD Athlon 64 FX-51 processor is designed to offer industry-leading 32-bit performance today with the capability to bridge to 64-bit computing. "The editors of Computer Gaming World demand more from their computer systems because they know their readers do," said Marty Seyer, vice president and general manager, Microprocessor Business Unit, AMD. "This award means the AMD Athlon 64 FX-51 processor delivers what these tech-savvy users crave -- unbeatable 32-bit performance and amazing 64-bit power from AMD64 technology." "AMD has debunked the megahertz myth The megahertz myth, or less commonly the gigahertz myth, refers to the error of using clock rate to compare the performance of different microprocessors. While clock rates are a valid way of comparing the performance of different speeds of the same model and type of with the AMD Athlon 64 FX-51 processor," said William O'Neal, technical editor, Computer Gaming World. "They're giving gamers a processor that can outperform the competition in most games. In this year's ultimate gaming machine See video game console. stories the top contenders all shipped AMD Athlon 64 FX-51 processor-powered rigs." AMD launched the AMD Athlon 64 processors in September 2003. The AMD64 technology and the AMD Athlon 64 processors based on it have garnered numerous industry awards for technical innovation. About AMD64 Technology The AMD64 technology follows the evolutionary path of the industry-standard x86 architecture The generic term x86 refers to the "CISC" type instruction set of the most commercially successful CPU architecture[1] in the history of personal computing, used in processors from Intel, AMD, VIA, and others. , allowing development of a unified 64-bit computing infrastructure designed to be fully compatible with the pervasive x86 architecture. AMD64 technology allows customers to protect their investments by continuing to use their 32-bit software until they decide to implement 64-bit software. About AMD AMD (NYSE:AMD) designs and produces microprocessors, Flash memory devices and system-on-chip solutions for the computer, communications and consumer electronics industries. AMD is dedicated to helping its customers deliver standards-based, customer-focused solutions for technology users, ranging from enterprises to government agencies and individual consumers. Founded in 1969, AMD is a Standard & Poor's 500 company with global operations Global Operations is a first-person shooter computer game developed by Barking Dog Studios and published by both Crave Entertainment and Electronic Arts. It was released in March of 2002, following its public multiplayer beta version which contained only the Quebec map. and manufacturing facilities in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Europe, Japan and Asia. AMD on the Web For more AMD news and product information, please visit our virtual pressroom at www.amd.com/virtualpressroom. Additional press releases are available at www.amd.com/pressreleases. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Athlon and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. Other product and company names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies. |
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