AMD Delivers Complete and Balanced Solutions for Desktop PCs
Three New AMD Phenom™ X3 Triple-Core
Processors Add to the Flexibility and Scalable Performance of AMD
Processor-Based Platforms
SUNNYVALE, Calif. (Business Wire EON) April 23, 2008 --
AMD (NYSE:AMD) today announced the
availability of three new AMD
Phenom™ X3 triple-core processors that,
when combined with the AMD 780 series chipset, can give consumers a full HD
experience and visually stunning gaming and digital performance. As
the world’s only triple-core x86 processor,
AMD Phenom X3 processors can bring multicore
technology to a broader audience in search of desktop processors that
easily handle today’s multi-threaded digital
entertainment workloads.
The proliferation of digital
media devices and entertainment changes the way consumers use PCs
and creates stronger demand on the processing and graphics capabilities.
Two of the biggest determinants of the user experience when purchasing a
PC are graphics and processors, with consumers weighing trade-offs. AMD
solution-based PCs can free consumers from this dilemma with balanced
platforms that enable the Ultimate Visual Experience complete with
scalability and great value.
“In today’s market
customers are too often forced to weigh the benefits of one component
over another while sifting through one-sided marketing claims,”
said Leslie Sobon, AMD director of Product and Brand Management. “AMD
is the only company in the world that is able to deliver a balanced
platform solution without compromising performance, delivering a
thrilling visual experience and powerful multi-threaded application
performance.”
AMD solution-based desktop platforms allow channel partners flexibility
and choice, while providing platform differentiation to meet the varying
demands of their end-users. AMD has unique mainstream value with AMD
Phenom X3 processors and AMD
780G chipsets; platforms based on this solution can deliver the
processing and visual performance users have historically received only
in higher end systems. The addition of ATI Radeon™
graphics processors
enables a range of compelling, premium desktop offerings, delivering the
ultimate gaming and digital media entertainment experience.
Specifically, ATI Hybrid Graphics Technology can accelerate performance
by harnessing the power of both the ATI discrete graphics card and the
motherboard’s AMD 780G integrated graphics
for outstanding performance and value.
“AMD multi-core technology, including AMD
Phenom X4 and AMD Phenom X3 processors, lead the growing trend toward
power and performance improvements in desktop computing,”
said Keith Smith, director for the Microsoft Developer Division at
Microsoft Corp. “As an industry leader taking
advantage of multi-core technology, we are planning to utilize the
powerful processing technology of AMD Phenom X4 and AMD Phenom X3
processors to benefit customers using the Microsoft suite of products.”
Microsoft added optimizations and AMD Phenom triple-core support into
the next version of Microsoft Expression Encoder, which is currently in
beta testing. Expression Encoder is a feature of Microsoft Expression
Media that offers encoding, enhancement and publishing of rich media
experiences to Microsoft Silverlight.
Availability
AMD Phenom X3 processors are expected to be available from AMD’s
leading channel providers.
AMD Phenom™ X3 8750 triple-core processor -
(2.4GHz) - $195
AMD Phenom™ X3 8650 triple-core processor -
(2.3GHz) - $165
AMD Phenom™ X3 8450 triple-core processor -
(2.1GHz) - $145
Additional pricing
information for AMD processors is available; as well as press
collateral for AMD Phenom X4 and AMD Phenom X3 models including
product specifications and availability, images and partner support.
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.
© 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD, the
AMD Arrow logo, AMD Phenom, and combinations thereof and ATI Radeon are
trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
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