Bangkok--Feb 4--PC & Associates Consulting
AMD Athlon 64 processor and mobile Athlon 64 processor, the world's first 64-bit capable PC processors, to launch in September 2003
AMD announced that the worldwide introduction of its next-generation, 64-bit AMD Opteron processor for servers and workstations will take place on April 22 in New York City. AMD plans to follow up with the introduction of the AMD Athlon 64 processor for the desktop and mobile markets in September 2003.
AMD also announced today that it will introduce the AMD Athlon XP processor 3000+ on February 10 and the AMD Athlon XP processor 3200+ in mid-2003. These processors, based on the core code-named "Barton," feature additional integrated cache memory for industry-leading performance.
"With the enhanced features of the AMD Athlon XP processor, AMD will extend its leadership position in high-performance PC processor solutions," said Rob Herb, executive vice president, chief sales and marketing officer for AMD.
AMD expects that the AMD Opteron processor will be the highest-performing server and workstation processor in its class, will expand our competitive position in these markets, and will help establish AMD's leadership role in 64-bit computing for the enterprise.
"AMD believes the future of computing, from high-end servers to mainstream desktop and notebook PCs, will be based on pervasive 64-bit computing. We expect to work with our customers and partners to bring the benefits of 64-bit computing to end users worldwide," Herb said.
About AMD
AMD is a global supplier of integrated circuits for the personal and networked computer and communications markets with manufacturing facilities in the United States, Europe, Japan, and Asia. AMD, a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor's 500 company, produces microprocessors, Flash memory devices, and support circuitry for communications and networking applications. Founded in 1969, AMD is based in Sunnyvale, California. (NYSE: AMD).
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