Mobile AMD Sempron Processor

Mobile AMD Sempron Processor

The Mobile AMD Sempron processor redefines everyday computing for notebook PC users.

Mobile AMD Sempron Processor Overview

• Specifically developed to meet the evolving day-to-day needs of home and business PC users.
• Basic computing is no longer just about email, Web browsing or word processing. Now you can download and play music, or send pictures to family and friends.
• Helps you to make things happen whether at home, in the office or on the go.
• Choose from the Mobile AMD Sempron processor that features lower power requirements to enable thin and light designs or from the Mobile AMD Sempron processor for full size mobile computing that delivers best-in-class performance.

Best-in-class Performance

• Top of its class when running the home and business applications you use most and is designed to run over 60,000 of the world’s most popular software applications.
• The only mobile processor in its class to feature advanced power-saving technology from AMD, extending battery life without compromising performance.
• Compatible with Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition and also compatible with Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT, Windows 2000 as well as Linux and other PC operating systems.

Full-Featured to Improve your Computing Experience

• Guard your system with Enhanced Virus Protection.
• Enjoy a dynamic internet experience with smooth streaming video, realistic photos and rich sound.
• Bring to life your favorite digital entertainment like games and DVDs, even rip and burn CDs while at the same time working with digital media, video and image files.

Mobility to Meet your Lifestyle

• Offers compatibility with today’s most popular wireless solutions; allowing you to access your e-mail or the internet from almost anywhere.
• Features AMD PowerNow! technology for extended battery life and performance on demand.
• Designed to deliver optimized performance in almost any laptop design, including today’s new thin and light notebooks.

Reliability from an Industry Leader

• AMD is an industry leader that is dedicated to the real-world needs of our customers; enabling you to get the job done at work or at play.
• AMD continues to partner with the strongest and most reliable players in the industry, including Microsoft, Sun, IBM, HP and many other innovative technology leaders.
• AMD has long been recognized by many of the industry’s top publications, organizations and high-tech experts as an innovative leader.

Mobile AMD Sempron Model Numbers

• Mobile AMD Sempron processors are identified by a 4 digit model number.
• AMD Sempron model numbers, based on a wide range of popular industry-standard benchmarks, are a simple, accurate representation of relative AMD Sempron processor performance. The higher the model number, the better the overall software performance on the processor.
• The "+" at the end of each model number indicates the added performance benefits delivered by AMD's innovative processor designs.

For the latest performance benchmarks and detailed technical documentation of the Mobile AMD Sempron processor, please visit Benchmarks and Technical Documentation at www.amd.com.

The Mobile AMD Sempron processor offers best-in-class computing for notebook PCs. Technologies in the Mobile AMD Sempron processor include:

Enhanced Virus Protection

• Guard your system with Enhanced Virus Protection.
• Prevent the spread of certain malicious viruses, which are transported via e-mail and instant messaging applications
• Surf the Internet with confidence, knowing you have an extra level of protection against certain harmful web downloads
• Help improve the integrity of your home and office networks

AMD PowerNow! Technology

• AMD PowerNow! technology is an innovative solution that gives users longer battery life when they need it most.
• AMD PowerNow! technology automatically “powers down” until more computing power is needed.
• By providing performance on demand, battery life is extended and less heat is generated, resulting in a quieter-running notebook and a longer mobile computing experience.

Wireless compatibility

• Compatible with all currently available 802.11a, b and g wireless solutions
• Helps mobile PCs with integrated Wi-Fi certified WLAN technology stay connected.

AMD Digital Media XPress
Compatible with the largest installed base of multimedia-enhanced software, enabling stellar performance and playback quality on digital entertainment such as games, streaming video and audio, DVDs, and music

Quad-Core AMD Opteron Processor

Quad-Core AMD Opteron Processor

Quad-Core AMD Opteron Processors: Uncompromised Design. Unprecedented Performance-per-Watt. Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors with Direct Connect Architecture deliver outstanding performance within a consistent footprint and thermal envelope.

Investment Protection
By leveraging AMD’s Common Core Strategy and Same Socket Technology, Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors are designed to minimize changes to your software and data center infrastructure to protect your IT investment and simplify IT management.

AMD plans include a stable consistent roadmap and well-timed transitions to help decrease your IT TCO.

Outstanding Performance
Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors are designed for optimum multi-threaded application performance. We start with a native quad-core design – featuring four cores on a single die for more efficient data sharing – and add an enhanced cache structure and integrated memory controller designed to sustain multi-threaded application throughput. Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors provide outstanding processing power and can increase performance-per-watt to improve IT responsiveness while maintaining costs.

AMD Opteron processors enable stable, long-term solutions with outstanding performance and industry-leading performance-per-watt to simplify your IT management – now and in the future.

Enhanced Power Efficiency Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors are the most power efficient server CPUs we’ve ever produced, thanks to Enhanced AMD PowerNow! technology and the addition of innovative AMD CoolCore Technology. These innovations are designed to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO), data center power needs, and cooling costs by lowering the energy consumption of your IT infrastructure. Optimal Virtualization Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors with Direct Connect Architecture enable industry leading virtualization platform efficiency. Featuring AMD Virtualization (AMD-V) technology with Rapid Virtualization Indexing, Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors can accelerate the performance of virtualized applications and improve efficiency of switching among virtual machines – so customers can host more virtual machines and users per system to maximize the consolidation and power saving benefits of virtualization.

Second-Generation AMD Opteron

Second-Generation AMD Opteron

Second-Generation AMD Opteron Processor Benefits

Second-Generation AMD Opteron processors with DDR2 memory extend the industry-leading performance trajectory established by first-generation AMD Opteron processors while offering a seamless upgrade path to quad-core performance and leading-edge solutions to help run your business applications.

AMD Opteron processors feature a Common Core Architecture that is consistent across 1-way, 2-way, 4-way, and 8-way systems and is also consistent with previous AMD Opteron processors, helping minimize the cost of transition and maximize past investments in software optimization.

AMD64 technology

• Runs existing installed base of 32-bit applications and operating systems at peak performance, while providing a 64-bit capable migration path
• Designed to enable 64-bit computing while remaining compatible with the vast x86 software infrastructure
• Enables a single architecture across 32- and 64-bit environments

Direct Connect Architecture

• AMD’s revolutionary Direct Connect Architecture helps eliminate the bottlenecks inherent in traditional front-side bus architectures
• Direct Connect Architecture connects the processors, integrated memory controller, and I/O directly to the CPU and communicates at CPU speed
• HyperTransport technology provides a scalable bandwidth interconnect between processors, I/O subsystems, and other chipsets, with up to three coherent HyperTransport technology links providing up to 24.0 GB/s peak bandwidth per processor
• Integrated Memory Controller on-die DDR2 DRAM memory controller offers available memory bandwidth up to 10.7 GB/s (with DDR2-667) per processor

Quad-core upgradeability

• AMD Opteron processors with DDR2 memory are designed to offer a seamless upgrade path from dual-core to quad-core when they are available in 2007 in the same thermal envelope to help leverage existing investments
• Maintain the same platform at the same power efficiency

AMD Virtualization (AMD-V)

• Hardware assisted AMD Virtualization and Direct Connect Architecture provide a balanced approach to help improve virtualization performance, enabling more virtual machines to run per server
• AMD-V reduces overhead by selectively intercepting instructions destined for guest environments
• Direct Connect Architecture helps guests run at near native speed
• Virtualization-aware integrated memory controller provides efficient isolation of virtual machine memory

Enhanced performance-per watt

• Energy-efficient DDR2 memory uses up to 30% less power than DDR1 and up to 58% less power than FBDIMM
• AMD PowerNow! technology with Optimized Power Management can deliver performance on demand while minimizing power consumption
• Consistent standard power roadmap with low-power options
• DDR2 platforms can upgrade to quad-core AMD Opteron processors in 2007 within existing thermal bands for significantly better performance-per-watt

AMD Phenom X4 9000 Series Quad-Core Processors /AMD PhenomX3 8000 Series Triple-Core Processors

AMD Phenom X4 9000 Series Quad-Core Processors & AMD PhenomX3 8000 Series Triple-Core Processors

INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE

The ultimate megatasking experience. Featuring true multi-core design and award-winning AMD64 technology with Direct Connect Architecture, AMD Phenom processors deliver the ultimate megatasking experience by providing direct and rapid information flow between processor cores, main memory, and graphics and video accelerators. AMD Phenom processors have the technology to break through the most challenging processing loads. AMD Phenom processors feature low latency access to main memory for amazingly rapid response and phenomenal system performance. AMD Phenom processors were designed for megatasking—running multiple, multi-threaded applications. Surge through the most demanding processing loads, including advanced multitasking, critical business productivity, advanced visual design and modeling, serious gaming, and visually stunning digital media and entertainment.

Phenomenal performance with advanced processor design. The AMD Phenom processors are the most advanced processors for true multitasking with true quad-core design. Don’t get bogged down by non-native quad-core processors and obsolete front side bus architectures. With an integrated memory controller and shared L3 cache, AMD Phenom processors have low-latency access to main memory for amazingly rapid system response and phenomenal system performance.

Blast through performance bottlenecks. All AMD Phenom processors feature AMD64 with Direct Connect Architecture to blast through performance bottlenecks. Award winning HyperTransport 3.0 technology just got faster, providing support for full 1080p high-definition video and extreme total system bandwidth.

Shatter the memory barrier. Superior AMD64 architecture offers direct access to DDR2 memory. Enjoy virtually unlimited memory options with AMD64 technology and 64-bit Windows Vista. Shatter the memory barrier with AMD Phenom processors and 64-bit Windows Vista.

INTENSELY VISUAL

Experience Windows Vista. Harness the power of Windows Vista with the AMD Phenom processors. AMD Phenom processors divide and conquer the most complex tasks with true multi-core design. Enjoy the ultimate megatasking experience on Windows Vista. Enjoy virtually unlimited memory options with AMD64 technology and 64-bit Windows Vista. Shatter the memory barrier with AMD Phenom processors and Windows Vista.

STRIKINGLY EFFICIENT

Strikingly efficient Cool‘n’Quiet 2.0 technology.With the next generation of award-winning Cool‘n’Quiet technology, Cool‘n’Quiet 2.0 technology reduces heat and noise so you can experience amazing performance without distraction. Combined with core enhancements that can improve overall power savings, AMD Phenom processors deliver seamless multitasking and optimum energy efficiency. Work, play, talk, and share a PC that’s seen, not heard.

Purchase with Confidence

Founded in 1969, AMD has shipped more than 240 million PC processors worldwide. Customers can depend on AMD64 processors and AMD for compatibility and reliability. AMD processors undergo extensive testing to help ensure compatibility with Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Windows NT, Windows 2000, as well as Linux and other PC operating systems. AMD works collaboratively with Microsoft and other ecosystem partners to achieve compatibility of AMD processors and to expand the capability of software and hardware products leveraging AMD64 technology. AMD conducts rigorous research, development, and validation to help ensure the continued integrity and performance of its products.

AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core Processor

AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core Processor

Take multi-tasking to a whole new level with the AMD Athlon X2 dual-core Processor
AMD Athlon X2 dual-core processors put the power of dual-core technology on the desktop. Dual-core processors contain two processing cores, residing on one chip, that perform calculations on two streams of data to increase efficiency and speed while running multiple programs and the new generation of multi-threaded software. For end-users this means a significant increase in response and performance when running multiple applications simultaneously.

Better Multi-Tasking Means Increased Office Productivity

Productivity in today’s workplace requires smooth, efficient and seamless multi-tasking. AMD Athlon X2 dual-core processors deliver TRUE multi-tasking, allowing users to switch from one program to another without always pausing for the computer to catch up and reducing annoying processing pauses.

Setting the Pace in Digital Media Digital media software demands simultaneous processing of data streams, the perfect use for the incredible multi-tasking power of AMD64 dual-core technology. Dual-core technology is like having two processors working together, each one taking care of different applications, so power-users can actually experience greater performance when multiple applications are running. Digital media enthusiasts can usher in the next generation of digital media software for amazing high-definition video and photo editing, content creation, and audio mixing. With an AMD Athlon X2 dual-core processor, your PC can perform up to 80% faster than an AMD Athlon 4000+ processor on the latest power-hungry digital media software applications.

Get more Power using less Power

Energy-efficient AMD processors with Cool‘n’Quiet technology enable smaller, sleeker, more energy-efficient PC’s. In March 2005, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded Cool‘n’Quiet technology special recognition for the advancement of energy-efficient computer technologies. AMD expects that systems built using energy-efficient AMD desktop processors can meet, and in many instances, exceed the new system requirements from the EPA’s ENERGY STAR Version 4 computer specification, effective July 20, 2007.

All the Proven Benefits of AMD64 Technology

Enhanced Virus Protection with Windows XP Service Pack 2 and VistaTM Enhanced Virus Protection is a feature enabled by AMD64 technology. Enhanced Virus Protection in conjunction with modern operating systems can help prevent the spread of certain viruses, like MSBlaster and Slammer to significantly reduce the cost and down-time associated with similar viruses and improve the protection of computers and personal information against certain PC viruses1.

AMD Athlon Processor Architecture Performance

HyperTransport technology can increase overall system performance by reducing I/O bottlenecks, increasing system bandwidth, and reducing system latency. A fully integrated memory controller helps speed access to memory by giving the processor a direct connection to the main memory. As a result, end users can enjoy quicker application loading and extraordinary application performance.

Ready for the 64-bit future

Like all the processors in the AMD64 family, AMD Athlon X2 dual-core processors are designed for people who want to stay at the forefront of technology and for those who depend on their PCs to keep them connected, informed, and entertained. Systems based on AMD64 processors can deliver leading-edge performance for demanding productivity and entertainment software today and in the future.

With AMD64 technology, AMD Athlon X2 dual-core processors are fully compatible with existing software, while enabling a seamless transition to 64-bit applications. Both 32- and 64-bit applications can run simultaneously and transparently on the same platform. AMD64 technology enables new, cinematic computing experiences and capabilities, in addition to increased performance. AMD64 technology allows end users to take advantage of new innovations such as real-time encryption, more life-like games, accurate speech interfaces, cinema-quality graphic effects, and easy-to-use video and audio editing.

Purchase with Confidence

Founded in 1969, AMD has shipped more than 240 million PC processors worldwide. Customers can depend on AMD64 processors and AMD for compatibility and reliability. AMD processors undergo extensive testing to help ensure compatibility with Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Windows NT, Windows 2000, as well as Linux and other PC operating systems. AMD works collaboratively with Microsoft and other ecosystem partners to achieve compatibility of AMD processors and to expand the capability of software and hardware products leveraging AMD64 technology. AMD conducts rigorous research, development, and validation to help ensure the continued integrity and performance of its products.

AMD Athlon Processor

AMD Athlon Processor

AMD Athlon Processor Overview
The AMD Athlon processor is the first Windows-compatible 64-bit PC processor. The AMD Athlon processor runs on AMD64 technology, a revolutionary technology that allows the processor to run 32-bit applications at full speed while enabling a new generation of powerful 64-bit software applications. Advanced 64-bit operating systems designed for the AMD64 platform from Microsoft, Red Hat, SuSE, and TurboLinux have already been announced.

With the introduction of the AMD Athlon processor, AMD provides customers a solution that can address their current and future computing needs. As the first desktop PC processor to run on the AMD64 platform, the AMD Athlon processor helps ensure superior performance on today’s software with readiness for the coming wave of 64-bit computing. With AMD64 technology, customers can embrace the new capabilities of 64-bit computing on their own terms and achieve compatibility with existing software and operating systems.

Enhanced Virus Protection with Windows XP Service Pack 2
With a unique combination of hardware and software technologies that offer you an added layer of protection, certain types of viruses don't stand a chance. The AMD Athlon processor features Enhanced Virus Protection, when support by the OS, and can help protect against viruses, worms, and other malicious attacks. When combined with protective software, Enhanced Virus Protection is part of an overall security solution that helps keep your information safer.

Industry-leading performance for today’s software
It 's not just about email, Web browsing and word processing anymore. The AMD Athlon processor gives you full-throttle performance to go wherever your digital world takes you. Whether you're watching videos, ripping and playing music, or playing games, AMD64 performance helps you to fully enjoy any multimedia experience with a “you are there” reality. The revolutionary architecture of the AMD Athlon processor enables industry-leading performance to help maximize productivity and deliver a true-to-life digital entertainment experience. HyperTransport technology can increase overall system performance by removing I/O bottlenecks, increasing system bandwidth, and reducing system latency. A fully integrated DDR memory controller helps speed access to memory by offering the processor a direct connection to the main memory. As a result, end users can enjoy quicker application loading and extraordinary application performance.

With 3DNow! Professional technology and support for SSE3, the AMD Athlon processor has more ways to accelerate multimedia applications, enabling stellar performance when working with audio, video and photography software. For a superior experience with high-speed Internet, the AMD Athlon processor combines high-speed memory access and I/O connectivity to help ensure that end users can fully take advantage of a broadband connection to streaming video and audio, and a riveting online gaming experience.

Ready for the 64-bit future
The AMD Athlon processor is designed for people who want to stay at the forefront of technology and for those who depend on their PCs to keep them connected, informed, and entertained. Systems based on AMD Athlon processors are able to deliver leading-edge performance for demanding productivity and entertainment software today and in the future.

With AMD64 technology, the AMD Athlon processor is fully compatible with existing software, while enabling a seamless transition to 64-bit applications. Both 32- and 64-bit applications can run virtually simultaneously and transparently on the same platform. AMD64 technology enables new, cinematic computing experiences and capabilities, in addition to increased performance. AMD64 technology allows end users to take advantage of new innovations such as real-time encryption, more life-like games, accurate speech interfaces, cinema-quality graphic effects, and easy-to-use video and audio editing.

Protect investments with a technically superior PC processor
The AMD Athlon processor is the world’s most technically advanced PC processor and the first Windows-compatible 64-bit PC processor. Advanced technologies in the AMD Athlon processor include:

• AMD64 technology which doubles the number of processor registers and dramatically increases the system memory addressability
• Enhanced multimedia instructions support including 3DNow! Professional technology and SSE2/3
• With up to a 2000 MHz system bus using HyperTransport technology with up to 14.4 GB/sec total processor-to-system bandwidth
• An integrated memory controller with peak memory bandwidth of up to 6.4 GB/sec, supporting PC3200, PC2700, PC2100, or PC1600 DDR SDRAM
• Native execution of 32-bit software, allowing today’s PC software to provide leading-edge performance while enabling a seamless migration to 64-bit software.

The combination of these innovations and features provides customers with performance they need along with tremendous flexibility. Customers can experience outstanding performance running today’s applications and prepare for the next generation of software without having to upgrade or change hardware. For business customers, this extends system life cycles, simplifies technology transition and reduces total cost of ownership.

Purchase with confidence
The AMD Athlon processor is the only industry standard x86 processor with the ability to move beyond the limits of 32-bit computing. The AMD Athlon processor is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP and tens of thousands of PC applications that people around the world use every day. The award-winning AMD Athlon processor won over 100 industry accolades and was the first 1GHz PC processor. Now, the AMD Athlon processor reaches a new milestone by building a path to 64-bit computing for millions of PC users.

AMD Sempron Processor

AMD Sempron Processor

AMD Sempron Processor Overview
The AMD Sempron processor performs at the top of its class when running the home and business applications most. The AMD Sempron processor’s full-featured capabilities can include AMD64 Technology, HyperTransport technology, up to 256KB total high-performance cache, One 16-bit/16-bit link up to 1600MHz full duplex system bus technology, and an integrated DDR2 memory controller.

The AMD Sempron processor provides the productivity enhancing performance you need for your everyday applications. It runs over 60,000 of the world’s most popular applications, so you can enjoy solid performance. With 35 years of design and manufacturing experience and shipments of more than 240 million PC processors, you can count on AMD to provide reliable solutions for your home or business.

Affordable - Performance

• The AMD Sempron processor performs at the top of its class on the home and business applications that you need and use most.
• The AMD Sempron processor is designed for day-to-day computing and beyond.
• Full-Featured to Improve your Computing Experience
• The AMD Sempron processor lets you enjoy a dynamic Internet experience with smooth streaming video and audio.
• The AMD Sempron processor saves you time and effort; enabling your system to boot and load your applications quickly.
• Applications that allow you to communicate with family, friends and colleagues will run smoothly with the AMD Sempron processor.

The AMD Sempron processor’s advanced architectural features help ensure affordable performance and full-featured capability. These features include:

• AMD64 Technology
• HyperTransport technology
• Up to 256KB total high-performance, full-speed cache
• One 16-bit/16-bit link up to 1600MHz full duplex system bus technology,
• Integrated DDR2 memory controller on certain models
• Built-in security with Enhanced Virus Protection that works with Microsoft
  

Windows XP SP2 to help protect against viruses, worms, and other malicious attacks. When combined with protective software, Enhanced Virus Protection is part of an overall security solution that helps keep your information safer.

Enjoy full compatibility with the tools you use daily.
The AMD Sempron processor is designed to run more than 60,000 of the most popular software applications, so you can enjoy reliable performance for a wide variety of computing needs. And since the AMD Sempron processor is compatible with leading PC peripherals, it helps keep everything running smoothly.

Get more value from your PC.
The AMD Sempron processor is ideal for families, students and other budget-conscious or entry-level computer buyers. It includes the right set of features you need for day-to-day computing, and gives you more power for your money than other similar processors. This means you get a PC configured with better components such as CD drives, graphics capabilities, and more.

Reliability from an Industry Leader

• AMD is an industry leader that is dedicated to enabling you to get the job done at work or at play.

• AMD is constantly striving to find the right solutions for you and your home or business needs.

• AMD’s superior quality and track record have long been recognized by a number of the industry’s top publications, organizations and high-tech experts. AMD products, technology, manufacturing, facilities, executives and corporate and community programs have earned a multitude of awards and recognition over the years.