AMD Brings Next-Generation Graphics to the Apple(TM) Power Mac G5(R) Quad.

ATI Radeon[R] X1900 G5 Mac[R] Edition PCI Express Upgrade Combines Workstation-Class Creative Productivity and Cutting-Edge Game Performance

SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the ATI Radeon[R] X1900 G5 Mac[R] Edition, a next-generation graphics card that combines workstation-class creative productivity and cutting-edge 3D game performance. The ATI Radeon X1900 G5 Mac Edition represents a high-performance PCI Express graphics upgrade card for the Power Mac G5 Quad and Power Mac G5 Dual. Upgrading to the ATI Radeon X1900 G5 Mac helps pro-application users maximize their creative potential with the powerful PCI Express-based Power Mac G5 Quad and Power Mac G5 Dual.

"Programs like Apple's[TM] Final Cut Studio[R], Aperture[R] and Motion[R] really come to life with this card," said Ron Paley, president, Carbon Computing and Carbon Sound & Picture. "Power users will find the ATI Radeon X1900 G5 Mac Edition the ultimate solution for delivering screen real estate for graphics, photo and video editing projects, and professional users will experience strong productivity gains. It's indispensable for anyone doing graphics-intensive work with a standard quad- or dual-G5 system; and of course, gamers will love it too."

"The ATI Radeon X1900 G5 Mac is the fastest graphics processor upgrade available for Power Mac G5 Quad and Power Mac G5 Dual systems," said Rick Bergman, senior vice president and general manager, Graphics Products Group, AMD. "ATI was one of the longest-running continuous supporters of gamers and prosumers on the Mac platform and we expect our focus on their needs to continue now that ATI is a part of AMD."

At an estimated street price of US $349, the ATI Radeon X1900 G5 Mac is a state-of-the art design with 36 pixel shader processors, 256 MB of video RAM and delivers over 37 gigabytes per second of memory bandwidth. It features two DVI ports that are capable of supporting two 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Displays.

AMD maintains a dedicated engineering team responsible for stand-alone graphics and multimedia solutions for aftermarket sale as well as graphics processor implementations and software for many Apple computer systems including, Mac Pro[R], iMac[R], and Xserve MacBook Pro[R]. For more information about AMD's Mac products, please visit http://ati.amd.com/products/mac.html.

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

Certain statements in this news release, including but not limited to the features, performance, pricing and availability of the ATI Radeon[R] X1900 G5 Mac Edition may be considered "forward-looking." Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, and, accordingly, entail various risks and uncertainties. Assumptions applied in making, and potential risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements include, among others, potential software or hardware-related issues or conflicts, the development of new products or technologies, overall system performance and other unforeseen risks. We therefore cannot provide any assurance that such forward-looking statements will materialize. We assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or any other reason. Additional information concerning risks and uncertainties affecting our business and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement is contained in our filings with Canadian and U.S. securities regulatory authorities and which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.