AMD Powers Ahead with Three New Models of Dual-Core AMD Opteron(TM) Processors; Dual-Core Duel Challenge Goes Unanswered.SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: 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. POWERS AHEAD WITH THREE NEW MODELS OF DUAL-CORE AMD OPTERON(TM) PROCESSORS; DUAL-CORE DUEL duel, prearranged armed fight with deadly weapons, usually swords or pistols, between two persons concerned with a point of honor. The duel may have originated in the wager of battle, an early mode of trial in which an accused person fought with his accuser under CHALLENGE GOES UNANSWERED Customers now have more Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor performance options available AMD (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AMD) today announced three new models in the Dual-Core AMD Opteron(TM) processor family, delivering the world's highest performance for one-way to eight-way x86 servers and workstations. The Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor Model 880 for up to eight-way, 16-core enterprise-class servers and Model 280 for high performance dual-processor workstations and servers are immediately available. Model 180 for one-processor, two-core servers and workstations is expected to be available within 30 days. "Introducing the next Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor models less than five months after launching the initial Dual-Core AMD Opteron processors shows undeniable technological leadership," said Marty Seyer, corporate vice president, Commercial Business and Performance Computing computing - computer , AMD. "In terms of performance-per-watt, nothing can touch the Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor. It represents a potential annual savings of $50,000 for a datacenter with 500 two-way systems." Intel has yet to accept AMD's Aug. 23, 2005 challenge to a Dual-Core Duel to evaluate workloads and power consumption. AMD's duel would be a live, public performance evaluation Performance evaluation The assessment of a manager's results, which involves, first, determining whether the money manager added value by outperforming the established benchmark (performance measurement) and, second, determining how the money manager achieved the calculated return between server platforms based on the highest-performing Dual-Core AMD Opteron(TM) 800 Series or 200 Series processors and the corresponding Intel x86 server processors that are commercially available in volume. Performance-per-watt leadership In addition to offering true dual-core technology, the AMD Opteron processor alone delivers a significant savings for enterprise datacenters. Dual-Core AMD Opteron processors offer significant performance gains while operating in the same power and cooling infrastructure as single-core processors. This can allow fewer servers to do the job of many, helping lower operating costs operating costs npl → gastos mpl operacionales . In addition, AMD PowerNow!(TM) technology with Optimized Power Management can increase that savings because it enables servers and workstations to dynamically power down processors, based on usage. AMD PowerNow! technology can reduce CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. power consumption by 75 percent during idle time The duration of time a device is in an idle state, which means that it is operational, but not being used. , decreasing the strain on datacenter cooling and ventilation systems ventilation system Public health An air system designed to maintain negative pressure and exhaust air properly, to minimize the spread of TB and other respiratory pathogens in a health care facility and helping minimize overall power consumption for enterprise IT and workstation customers. Industry support The AMD64 processor platform is a gold standard for 64-bit computing, earning the support of more than 1,300 applications from more than 300 independent software vendors and open-source software organizations. These same software applications can support AMD64 dual-core processors with a simple BIOS BIOS in full Basic Input/Output System Computer program that is typically stored in EPROM and used by the CPU to perform start-up procedures when the computer is turned on. upgrade and no substantial code changes. In addition, the industry's leading operating systems--Windows 64-bit editions, the Solaris 10 Operating System operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. and Linux dual-core-compatible operating systems--are all optimized for AMD64 dual-core technology. Today, the industry's leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) announced support for the latest Dual-Core AMD Opteron processors. HP added the new Dual-Core AMD Opteron processors across its extensive portfolio of AMD Opteron processor-based ProLiant servers and workstations. Model 880 will add to the record-breaking performance of the four-processor/eight-core HP ProLiant DL 585 and BL45p while Model 280 will offer customers performance increases in the two-processor/four-core ProLiant DL385 and DL145 G2, plus the BL25p and BL35p server blades One blade in a blade server. See blade server. . HP will also match Model 280 with the performance-class HP xw9300 workstation that features multi-processing capabilities and support for dual PCI-Express x16 graphics. Dual-Core AMD Opteron processors bring the power of four processors to HP's xw9300 workstation for scientists, engineers, designers and digital artists who demand extreme graphical and visualization Using the computer to convert data into picture form. The most basic visualization is that of turning transaction data and summary information into charts and graphs. Visualization is used in computer-aided design (CAD) to render screen images into 3D models that can be viewed from all performance. "The new Dual-Core AMD Opteron processors are a welcome addition to our industry-leading servers," said James Mouton James Raleigh Mouton was born on December 19, 1968 in Denver, Colorado. He was a former Major League Baseball outfielder who primarily played for the Houston Astros. In addition, the lesser known Mouton also played for the San Diego Padres, Montreal Expos and Milwaukee Brewers. , senior vice president and general manager, Industry Standard Servers, HP. "AMD64 dual-core technology enables us to deliver the power, performance and efficiency our customers have come to expect from HP solutions." Sun Microsystems Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA[3]) is an American vendor of computers, computer components, computer software, and information-technology services, founded on 24 February 1982. is the first OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and to design and develop systems with the Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor SE Model 280, and will be shipping servers equipped with these highest-performing x64 processors next month. On Sept. 12, Sun launched new industry-standard additions to the Sun Fire x64 server family that are multi-core available, including the enterprise-class four-way Sun Fire X4200 and Sun Fire X4100 servers, and one- and two-way Sun Fire X2100 servers. "We designed the Sun Fire X4000 series specifically to deliver the highest performance in an enterprise-class 1U and 2U chassis, with complete remote management capabilities and flexibility to run just about any operating system," said Lisa Sieker, vice president of marketing, Network Systems Group, Sun Microsystems, Inc. "Our newest Sun Fire x64 servers powered with the Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor are optimized for AMD64 technology in order to provide industry-standard x64 systems that set new standards for performance, reliability and energy efficiency for our customers and partners." Pricing and Availability The Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor Model 880 is priced at $2,649 in 1,000-unit quantities and the Model 280 is priced at $1,299 in 1,000-unit quantities. The Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor Model 180, for single-processor workstations and servers, is scheduled to be available within 30 days and will be priced at $799 in 1,000-unit quantities. With the addition of the new Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor models, the prices of two dual-core processor models within each series overlap with current single-core processors, making the shift to dual-core technology an easy decision for customers. For additional pricing information, please see www.amd.com/pricing. About the AMD Opteron(TM) Processor More than 75 percent of the top 100 of the Forbes Global 2000 companies or their affiliates, representing the world's most competitive industries, now use AMD Opteron(TM) processor-based systems to run applications at new levels of performance. The AMD Opteron processor, based on AMD64 technology with Direct Connect Architecture, made history as the industry's first x86 multi-core processor for servers and workstations that is both 32- and 64-bit capable. Dual-Core AMD Opteron processors can deliver higher performance within the same power envelope as single-core processors because they were designed from the ground up for multi-core computing. With a broad portfolio of dual-core and single-core solutions and a robust 64-bit ecosystem, AMD and its customers are leading the way to the next evolution of enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. . About AMD AMD (NYSE:AMD) designs and produces innovative microprocessors, Flash memory devices and low-power processor solutions for the computer, communications and consumer electronics industries. AMD is dedicated to delivering standards-based, customer-focused solutions for technology users, ranging from enterprises and governments to individual consumers. For more information visit www.amd.com. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Opteron, and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation (company) Microsoft Corporation - The biggest supplier of operating systems and other software for IBM PC compatibles. Software products include MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, Windows NT, Microsoft Access, LAN Manager, MS Client, SQL Server, Open Data Base Connectivity (ODBC), MS Mail, in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. |
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