FAQs

Q:	What new AMD Turion™ 64 mobile technology have you recently announced, and for which markets was it created?
A:	AMD has introduced AMD Turion™ 64 mobile technology model ML-44, further expanding AMD’s most advanced family of simultaneous 32 and 64-bit Windows-compatible processors uniquely made for mobility that are optimized to deliver AMD64 performance. AMD tailored this new technology to suit the needs of highly mobile business professionals and consumers who demand reliable, high-performance notebook PCs with long battery life, enhanced security, and compatibility with the latest graphics and wireless solutions.


Q:	How is AMD Turion 64 mobile technology optimized for mobility?
A:	AMD Turion 64 mobile technology is designed to deliver industry-leading AMD64 performance in thinner and lighter notebook PCs with long battery life, enhanced security, and compatibility with the latest wireless and graphics technologies. More specifically, the process used to manufacture AMD Turion 64 mobile technology has been optimized for thermally efficient processor operation, enabling reduced power consumption during various system performance states and sleep states. In addition, a C3 ‘Deeper Sleep’ state feature has been added to the AMD Turion 64 mobile technology.


Q:	What are the features and benefits of AMD Turion 64 mobile technology?
A:	AMD Turion 64 mobile technology is uniquely designed for mobility, offering leading 32-bit performance today for thinner and lighter notebooks, as well as 64-bit capability. With the award-winning AMD64 architecture, executive roadwarriors and on-the-go consumers will benefit from HyperTransport™ technology for incredible system performance, enhanced security with Enhanced Virus Protection, compatibility with the latest wireless and graphics solutions, and AMD PowerNow!™ technology – an advanced power management feature for extended system battery life.


Q:	What is AMD PowerNow! technology and what benefit does it provide the notebook user?
A:	AMD PowerNow!™ technology is a dynamic power management technology. It can significantly extend the system battery life of notebook PCs and provide performance on demand. This means that applications get high performance when needed, while automatically saving critical power when processor demand is low. AMD PowerNow! technology is available with all AMD mobile processors.


Q:	Which AMD Turion 64 mobile technology products are available?
A:	AMD Turion 64 mobile technology models ML-44, ML-42, ML-40, ML-37, ML-34, ML-32, ML-30, ML-28, MT-40, MT-37, MT-34, MT-32, MT-30, and MT-28 are available immediately worldwide.


Q:	Does AMD Turion 64 mobile technology use the same model number methodology as the Mobile AMD Athlon™ 64 and Mobile AMD Sempron™ processors?
A:	No, a new alpha-numeric model number methodology has been adopted for the AMD Turion 64 mobile technology family of processors. The new model numbers have been designed to provide a simple designation of both relative processor performance and degree of mobility within the AMD Turion 64 family in order to help consumers and business professionals simplify their notebook PC purchase decisions


Q:	How does the AMD Turion 64 mobile technology model number methodology indicate relative performance and mobility?
A:	AMD Turion 64 mobile technology employs model numbers that consist of two letters followed by two numbers. The two letters together indicate the processor class, with the second letter designating increasing degree of mobility as the letter approaches the end of the alphabet. For example, MZ would designate a greater degree of mobility, as measured by power consumption, than MA would designate. This is based on the general assumption that lower power consumption enables longer system battery life and, therefore, greater mobility. The numbers indicate relative performance within the processor class, based on frequency, cache size and other factors that impact overall system performance. Higher numbers indicate higher relative performance among the AMD Turion 64 mobile technology family.


Q:	Why have you introduced a new model number methodology with this product line?
A:	AMD Turion 64 mobile technology is designed for those business professionals and consumers who value mobility as well as performance. In order to help these PC buyers simplify their purchase decisions, the new model numbers were developed to provide a simple designation of both relative processor performance and degree of mobility within the AMD Turion 64 mobile technology family.


Q:	Which OEMs are offering notebooks based on AMD Turion 64 mobile technology?
A:	Leading global OEMs are offering notebooks powered by AMD Turion 64 mobile technology, including Acer, Fujitsu, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, HP, MSI, NEC, Packard Bell and VoodooPC, among others. Information about OEMs supporting all AMD mobile processors can be found at http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/ComputingSolutions/0,,30_288_3091_3100,00.html. This page will be updated as new systems become available.


Q:	Are these products intended for commercial or consumer notebooks?
A:	The new AMD Turion 64 mobile technology is intended for both commercial and consumer notebooks. AMD Turion 64 mobile technology enables the reliability, security, performance and long battery life expected by today’s highly mobile business professional or consumer.


Q:	Why has AMD added a new brand to its product offering?
A:	There is a growing demand among notebook PC users for systems designed to meet the unique needs of today’s highly mobile business professional or consumer. We have introduced AMD Turion 64 mobile technology to provide 64-bit mobile performance and functionality for thinner and lighter form factors.


Q:	Where did the name “Turion” come from?
A:	The AMD “Turion” 64 brand name is a coined name derived from the word "tour," evoking the associated ideas of exploration, freedom, mobility and enjoyment that users get from touring their world. AMD Turion 64 mobile technology was created to help PC users go where they want, when they want, and to stay as connected as they want, while enjoying all the benefits of mobile computing.


Q:	Is AMD Turion 64 mobile technology a bundled platform offering?
A:	No. This is a new processor designed to address the need for greater mobility required by today’s businesses and consumers. AMD works with industry-leading partners to develop an ecosystem of open industry-standard, power-efficient technology. This enables PC manufacturers to design mobile solutions using standard technologies that best address the needs of customers based upon the variety of ways in which notebooks are being used. We believe that choice from a range of industry-standard technologies from the leading companies in each of their fields creates true innovation and enables the most feature-rich notebooks on the market.


Q:	Who are the chipset and wireless partners that you are working with, and what are they developing to support AMD Turion 64 mobile technology?
A:	AMD typically works with a wide range of industry-leading chipset and wireless partners such as ATI, nVidia, SiS, Uli, VIA, Atheros, Broadcom and other WiFi-certified solution providers. Many of these companies are introducing low-power graphics and wireless solutions that are compatible with AMD Turion 64 mobile technology.


Q:	What is AMD64?
A:	AMD64 is AMD’s award-winning microprocessor architecture that extends the industry-standard x86 instruction set and defines a new class of computing. The AMD64 platform is the first designed to deliver compatibility with existing x86 solutions and world-class 64-bit performance. Since their 2003 introduction, processors based on AMD64 technology have earned more than 120 industry awards and the support of more than 2,000 OEMs, hardware and software developers, system builders and distributors. For more information on the AMD64 technology platform, see www.amd.com/amd64.


Q:	What is AMD’s vision for 64-bit computing?
A:	We believe the evolution from 32-bit computing to 64-bit computing is inevitable and will happen much faster than the transition from 16-bit to 32-bit. AMD64 can accelerate the industry’s move to 64-bit computing by providing a solution developed with customers in mind. AMD’s approach embraces the 32-bit platforms and applications already in use in business and home computing today and offers a flexible way to make a smooth transition to next-generation technology by allowing simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing. AMD64 technology provides industry-leading features and benefits while enabling a seamless transition for enterprises and consumers; it is designed to provide a migration to 64-bit computing without sacrificing the performance and compatibility of today’s installed base of 32-bit systems.


Q:	Who needs 64-bit computing on a notebook?
A:	Business travelers, prosumers, gamers, computing enthusiasts and technical professionals. AMD64 technology provides these customers with a set of industry-leading features and a combination of compatibility and exceptional performance necessary to drive demanding applications that push the limits of the x86 architecture. Additionally, the Enhanced Virus Protection feature can provide benefits for all PC users, in both 32-bit and 64-bit environments.


Q:	What is the front-side bus frequency of AMD Turion 64 mobile technology?
A:	In the AMD Turion 64 mobile technology, the front-side bus has been replaced by a dedicated memory bus and a HyperTransport technology link.


Q:	How much do the AMD Turion 64 mobile technology products cost?
A:	AMD prices all its products to provide competitive solutions. The AMD Turion 64 mobile technology family ranges from $145 - $525 in 1K units. For more information about pricing, please visit http://www.amd.com/pricing.