AMD Unveils World's Ultimate PC Processor for 3D Games: The AMD Athlon 64 FX-57 Processor
Newest Member Of AMD64 Processor Family is Designed
to Satisfy the Needs of Power-Hungry Gamers and Enthusiasts
SUNNYVALE, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—June 27, 2005—
As part of an ongoing effort to deliver the industry's
highest-performing PC technology, AMD (NYSE:AMD) today announced the
immediate availability of the AMD Athlon(TM) 64 FX-57 processor, the
world's ultimate PC processor for enthusiasts and hard-core gamers.
Providing unparalleled PC performance on 3D games and intense
applications, the new AMD Athlon 64 FX-57 processor allows
power-hungry users to experience the next generation of
single-threaded games with intense and realistic graphic resolutions.
"AMD recognizes that today's games are single-threaded. Users who
crave the absolute best performance on 3D games and extreme
applications can experience realistic physics and lighting, as well as
gripping artificial intelligence and sound, with the single-core AMD
Athlon 64 FX-57 processor," said Bob Brewer, corporate vice president,
Desktop Business, Microprocessor Solutions Sector (MSS), AMD. "Since
the AMD Athlon FX processor was first introduced, AMD has consistently
delivered the absolute best performing PC processor for games. Now in
our fourth iteration, the AMD Athlon 64 FX family of processors
continues to remain unmatched in the industry, designed to provide
even the most demanding gamer with reduced memory latency and
increased performance."
As PC gaming continues to escalate, the award-winning AMD Athlon
64 FX family of processors consistently outperforms the competition,
performing up to 20 percent faster than competitive products on 3D
games. Because today's games are single-threaded, 3D gamers who seek
to break the limits on application performance will be best served in
the foreseeable future with the incredible performance of the
single-core AMD Athlon 64 FX processor. AMD plans to introduce a
dual-core version of the AMD Athlon 64 FX processor when
multi-threaded software games are available to take advantage of its
benefits.
"The AMD Athlon 64 FX-55 processor is the fastest CPU available
for running Half-Life(R) 2, and the AMD Athlon 64 FX-57 processor will
be even faster," said Gabe Newell, founder and president of Valve. "I
have an AMD Athlon 64 FX-55 processor in my personal gaming system,
and I look forwarding to upgrading to the AMD Athlon 64 FX-57
processor."
"Gamers, and those pushing the performance envelope on PCs, have
clearly seen AMD continue to deliver the most powerful set of
processors in their class," said Rob Enderle, principal analyst for
The Enderle Group. "The AMD Athlon 64 FX-57 processor is the highest
performing single-core processor in the consumer market and I believe
that at least for the next 18 months, it is this single-core
performance that will be most important to the most competitive
players of PC games. With the AMD Athlon 64 FX-57 processor, AMD is,
once again, showcasing that they know and embrace this segment better
then anyone else."
To help satisfy the growing demands from gamers and enthusiasts to
raise the bar on high-performance gaming, Velocity Micro is among the
leading manufacturers planning to offer AMD Athlon 64 FX-57
processor-based systems.
"Velocity Micro understands what gamers want and strives to
deliver the ultimate gaming experience, going above and beyond gamers'
expectations," said Randy Copeland, President and CEO, Velocity Micro.
"By offering systems based on the AMD Athlon 64 FX-57 processor,
Velocity Micro further confirms our dedication to deliver gaming PCs
optimized for performance with single-threaded games. Our systems are
designed to offer maximum performance with the highest resolution,
bringing the world of games to life."
For prosumer and digital media enthusiasts, as well as those who
run many software applications simultaneously, AMD recently launched
the AMD Athlon(TM) 64 X2 dual-core processor. Currently available from
over 40 system builders worldwide, this new processor delivers an
experience unmatched in the industry. Designed for desktop and
desktop-replacement notebooks, these new dual-core processors "smash
the hourglass" icon by delivering performance improvements of up to 80
percent on select digital media and productivity applications compared
to single-core AMD Athlon 64 processors.
Availability and Pricing
The AMD Athlon 64 FX-57 processor is available immediately
worldwide. All pricing is in 1,000-unit PIB quantities. Systems based
on the AMD Athlon 64 FX-57 processor are expected to be available from
the following companies:
-- Europe: Amitech, Atelco, Dacco, Evesham, Fox, Hyrican,
Komplett, Levi, Mesh, and Scan
-- U.S. and Canada: ABS, AFT, Alienware, Bass, BOXX, Canada
Computers, Cyberpower, Elite PC, Falcon Northwest, Hypersonic,
Micro Center, Might Micro, Monarch, Nor-Tech, Now Micro, PC
Club, Planet Computers, Polywell, Systemax, Totally Awesome,
Velocity Micro, Voodoo PC, Zipzoomfly, and ZT Group
-- Japan: Am-system Co., Bless Corporation, and Thirdwave
Corporation
The AMD Athlon 64 FX-57 processor is priced at $1031. For pricing
details, please visit: http://www.amd.com/pricing.
About AMD64
AMD64 evolves the industry-standard 32-bit x86 architecture to
support the demanding 64-bit environment and enables next-generation
functionality and productivity today. AMD designed the AMD64 platform
to allow end users to enjoy reliable, best-in-class performance on the
32-bit software they own today while preparing for a seamless
transition to high-performance 64-bit applications. Designed from the
ground up to support multi-core capability, AMD64 dual-core processors
amplify the elegance and power of AMD's current single-core solutions.
The AMD64 architecture is also designed to enhance the security of
your computing environment by integrating Enhanced Virus Protection(a)
technology enabled by advanced anti-virus features, including those
found in the current versions Microsoft(R) Windows(R), Linux, Solaris
and BSD Unix.
Since the introduction of the AMD64 architecture in 2003, the AMD
Opteron(TM) processor for servers and workstations and the AMD Athlon
64 processor for desktop and notebook computers have earned more than
80 awards for innovation and performance, and the support of more than
2,000 OEMs, hardware and software developers, system builders, and
distributors.
About AMD
AMD (NYSE:AMD) designs and produces innovative microprocessors,
Flash memory devices and low-power processor solutions for the
computer, communications and consumer electronics industries. AMD is
dedicated to delivering standards-based, customer-focused solutions
for technology users, ranging from enterprises and governments to
individual consumers. For more information visit www.amd.com.
AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Athlon, AMD Opteron, and combinations
thereof, and Cool'n'Quiet are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices,
Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other names are for
informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective
owners.
(a) Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP) is only enabled by certain
operating systems including the current versions of Microsoft(R)
Windows(R), Linux, Solaris and BSD Unix. After properly installing the
appropriate operating system release, users must enable the protection
of their applications and associated files from buffer overrun
attacks. Consult your OS documentation for information on enabling
EVP. Contact your application software vendor for information
regarding use of the application in conjunction with EVP. AMD and its
partners strongly recommend that users continue to use third party
anti-virus software as part of their security strategy.
Contact:
AMD
Suzy Pruitt, 512-602-4392 (PR)
email: Email Contact
or
Mike Haase, 408-749-3124 (IR)
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