New Six-Core AMD Opteron™ Processor Delivers Up to Thirty-Four Percent More Performance-per-Watt in Exact Same Platform

— Available five months ahead of schedule, "Istanbul" is an industry game-changer—

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — June 1, 2009 — AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced availability of the world's first six-core server processor with Direct Connect Architecture for two-, four- and eight-socket servers.  Six-Core AMD Opteron™ processors (code-named "Istanbul") extend AMD’s commitment to offering server customers superior value at every price point with unmatched platform flexibility.

AMD Introduces Next Generation AMD Athlon™ II Processor,
Adds Dual Core to Record-Setting AMD Phenom™ II Processor Lineup

− AMD Athlon™ II processor delivers new native dual-core architecture, efficient 45nm technology and 3 GHz performance at an affordable price −
 
− AMD Phenom™ II X2 Black Edition processor combines value and unlocked potential for gamers and tuners on a budget −

COMPUTEX 2009 (TAIPEI, Taiwan) — June 2, 2009 — Bringing its acclaimed 45nm technology to new high-volume processor designs, AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced two new dual-core desktop processors. Building on 10 years of AMD Athlon™ processor innovation, the new 45nm AMD Athlon™ II X2 250 processor gives mainstream consumers exceptional performance, efficiency and value. For enthusiasts and overclockers, AMD also announces the AMD Phenom™ II X2 550 Black Edition processor, the first ever dual-core AMD Phenom II CPU.* With this latest addition to the AMD Phenom II processor family, users can now experience the power of AMD platform technology, codenamed “Dragon,” with dual-, triple- and quad-core configurations.

AMD Showcases the Transformative Power of Fusion at Computex 2009

— Highlights next-generation visual experience, low power strategy, value at every price point, and move to unified design powerhouse — 

Today’s AMD press conference hosted by Rick Bergman,  Senior Vice President, Products Group, AMD highlighted the transformative power of its "Fusion" philosophy on the computing experience of the end-user, in redefining the computing industry, as well as the transformation of AMD to a unified, design powerhouse.  

AMD Demonstrates World’s First
Microsoft DirectX® 11 Graphics Processor

− AMD previews significant improvements to the digital media and gaming experience, commits to bring DirectX 11 to market first−

COMPUTEX 2009, Taipei — June 3, 2009 — At a press conference in Taipei, Taiwan today, AMD (NYSE: AMD) publicly demonstrated the world’s first Microsoft DirectX® 11 graphics processor. The series of demonstrations shed new light on the significantly improved computing experience set to debut at the end of 2009.1  The fusion of AMD’s new ground-breaking graphics processors with the forthcoming DirectX 11 programming interface is set to forever change both applications and PC gaming for the better. To illustrate, AMD showed numerous examples of faster application performance and new game features using the world’s first true DirectX 11 graphics processor.

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Although a processor company, AMD spends a lot of time studying the server market, as the server market is ultimately where the demand is generated for our product.  We have found that these four factors drive a lot of the decision making when IT professionals purchase server equipment. 

-Six-Core AMD Opteron Processor Press Kit ...and more