AMD unveils energy efficient desktop processor roadmap.Worldwide Computer Products News-17 May 2006-AMD unveils energy efficient desktop processor roadmap(C)1995-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD LTD 1 Laron-type dwarfism 2 Leukotriene D 3 Long-term depression, see there 4. Long-term disability http://www.m2.com 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), a designer and producer of microprocessors, unveiled on Tuesday (16 May) a top-to-bottom energy efficient AMD desktop processor roadmap. According to the company, energy efficient AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core, AMD Athlon 64 and AMD Sempron processors, based on the upcoming socket AM2, offer performance-per-watt advantages over standard processors for commercial and consumer markets. Energy efficient AMD desktop processors can provide up to 37% greater performance-per-watt than standardpower AMD processors, while energy efficient small form factor AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core desktop processors can provide up to 154% greater performance-per-watt than standard power AMD desktop processors, the company claims. The new line of energy efficient processors will reportedly complement AMD's Cool'n'Quiet technology, which improves a computer's energy efficiency by allowing a system to match processor utilization to the performance actually required, and advance system energy efficiency. AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core, AMD Athlon 64 and AMD Sempron processors are slated for availability in May 2006. AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core processor 4800+ costs USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 671, 4600+ costs USD601, 4400+ costs USD514, 4200+ costs USD417, 4000+ costs USD353 and 3800+ costs USD323. AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core processor 3800+ cost USD364, AMD Athlon 64 processor 3500+ costs USD231; AMD Sempron processor 3400+ costs USD145, 3200+ costs USD 119 and 3000+ costs USD101. ((Comments on this story may be sent to info@m2.com)) |
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