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“True innovation makes the greatest possible technology available to the widest possible audience. True innovation is not just bigger and better, but is measured by its availability and relevance to end users.”

– Hector Ruiz, President and CEO
Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

The next step in the evolution of personal computing has arrived with the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor.

AMD Athlon™ 64 FX Processor
The World's Best PC Processor. That's a FACT. Guard your data with AMD Enhanced Virus Protection for Microsoft® Windows® XP SP2 Run the latest games with maximum detail and maximum performance. Move up to AMD64 and the world’s most advanced PC processor for amazing performance today and tomorrow Exploit the full potential of your system with HyperTransport™ high-bandwidth interconnect technology and a low-latency, fully integrated memory controller

AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor
Leading Performance for today and tomorrow’s software. Leading-edge performance for today’s software, with complete readiness for the coming wave of 64-bit computing With AMD Enhanced Virus Protection for Microsoft Windows XP SP2, prevent the spread of certain malicious viruses, which can be transported via e-mail and instant messaging applications Outpace the technology curve with a technically superior PC processor, packed with innovations such as HyperTransport™ technology and an integrated DDR memory controller Capitalize on innovative AMD64 technology to protect your IT investment and lower your overall IT costs Cool’n’Quiet™ technology conserves power while enabling a whisper-quiet computing environment.

Purchase with confidence

The AMD Athlon 64 processor is the only industry standard x86 processor with the ability to move beyond the limits of 32-bit computing. The AMD Athlon 64 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 XP processor won over 100 industry accolades and was the first 1GHz PC processor. Now, the AMD Athlon 64 processor reaches a new milestone by building a path to 64-bit computing for millions of PC users.

Ready for the 64-bit future

The AMD Athlon 64 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 64 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 64 processor is fully compatible with existing software, while enabling a seamless transition to upcoming 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.

AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor Overview

The AMD Athlon 64 processor is the first and only Windows®-compatible 64-bit PC processor. The AMD Athlon 64 processor runs on AMD64, 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 for the AMD64 platform from Microsoft®, Red Hat, SuSE, and TurboLinux have already been announced, and they only run on processors with AMD64 technology.

With the introduction of the AMD Athlon 64 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 64 processor helps ensure superior performance on today’s software with complete 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.

Protect investments with a technically superior PC processor

The AMD Athlon 64 processor is the world’s most technically advanced PC processor and the only Windows-compatible 64-bit PC processor. Advanced technologies in the AMD Athlon 64 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
1600 MHz system bus using HyperTransport™ technology with up to 9.6 GB/sec total processor-to-system bandwidth
An integrated memory controller with peak memory bandwidth of up to 3.2 GB/sec, supporting PC3200, PC2700, PC2100, or PC1600 DDR SDRAM
The industry’s largest PC cache memory system (1 Megabyte L2 cache) to speed up memory access and reduce processor bottlenecks
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.

True Innovation

More than two decades ago, the personal computer was a stunning innovation that equipped a large and growing audience with powerful new technology for the first time. AMD64 is the next step in the evolution of computing, extending the original PC architecture to a new level of computing performance and capability.

AMD64 improves performance for many applications by evolving this industry-standard technology from a 32- to a 64-bit architecture. 64-bit computing allows operating systems and software to process more data and access a tremendous amount of memory. AMD64 is an industry-standard approach to 64-bit technology that combines innovation, simplicity, and foresight to deliver the next generation of performance … today.

A Simple Choice

As the demands of technology users and computers evolve, AMD64 technology provides the unified foundation of performance and capability you need today and in the future:

AMD64 processors like the AMD Opteron and AMD Athlon 64 processors are compatible with today’s hardware and software and smooth the transition to the next crucial step in the evolution of the personal computer, workstation, server, and supercomputing cluster.
With AMD64, businesses of all sizes and consumers can protect their investments and fully leverage their hardware, software, and knowledge of existing standards while adopting a world-class solution for their current and future computing needs.
The power of AMD64 technology is now available in industry-standard processors with a broad base of knowledge, vendors, and skilled professionals ready to meet the challenges of the future.

A Superior Computing Experience

AMD designed the AMD64 platform to provide a superior computing experience:

For consumers, the AMD64 technology powering the AMD Athlon 64 processor delivers superior multimedia capabilities for software that can help individuals create reality from their imaginations. AMD64 enables cinema-quality digital entertainment, lifelike games, and powerful tools for creativity and productivity.
For corporate and enterprise users, the AMD64 technology powering the AMD Opteron processor is the foundation of a unified IT infrastructure that delivers industry-leading performance and the benefits of a single, industry- standard architecture that extends from laptops and desktops up to the most powerful enterprise clusters and high-performance computing solutions.

The innovation of running next-generation software while maintaining complete compatibility with existing applications can help technology users from the living room to the board room enjoy and enhance their computing experiences today … and into the future.

A Simpler Solution for Business

For businesses, AMD64 technology provides a simple, flexible migration path to 64-bit computing:

With AMD64, businesses can adopt new 64-bit applications at their own pace and secure the technological and financial benefits of a broad range of industry-standard solutions.
Customers using an AMD64 operating system can mix and match 32- and 64-bit software, while enjoying outstanding performance on both.
With an IT infrastructure based on the AMD Opteron and AMD Athlon 64 processors, your most demanding 32-bit applications can optimize performance by accessing the maximum memory space, and run simultaneously alongside your new and most productive 64-bit programs.

Industry-leading performance for today’s software

The revolutionary architecture of the AMD Athlon 64 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, better multi-tasking, and extraordinary application performance.

With 3DNow!™ Professional technology and support for SSE2, the AMD Athlon 64 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 64 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.

Superior Performance Today and Tomorrow

AMD64 can deliver industry-leading performance on all your software applications. Both the AMD Opteron and AMD Athlon 64 processors run today’s x86 software natively with no “emulation mode” to degrade performance. Software optimized for AMD64 can capitalize on vast addressable memory and the 64-bit architectural enhancements required by the most demanding consumer and enterprise applications, including scientific computing, CAD/CAM/CAE, digital content creation, and ERP/CRM solutions.