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AMD64: Powering Commercial Organizations with Industry-Leading Innovation
Today’s commercial organizations rely on their computing infrastructure to power a range of mission critical applications: database engines, design software, Web and application servers, financial analysis and scientific simulations tools, and more.
More than 55% of the top 100 global companies or their affiliates as ranked by the Forbes Global 2000 rely on AMD64 processor-based systems to run their mission critical applications.
Now an industry standard platform, AMD64 delivers best-in-class performance, compatibility, security, and reliability while providing a flexible foundation capable of meeting future requirements.
AMD64 boasts a number of industry-leading innovations, including:
- Direct Connect Architecture directly connects the CPU to the memory controller, I/O, and other CPUs, eliminating bottlenecks and reducing latency
- AMD PowerNow!™ technology with Optimized Power Management helps ensure that systems run at optimum performance and power levels
- HyperTransport™ technology provides a scalable bandwidth interconnect between processors, I/O subsystems, and other chipsets
Multi-core technology is the latest AMD64 innovation. In 2004, AMD demonstrated the first x86 dual-core processor, representing a major leap forward in the evolution of computing technology.
Dual-Core AMD Opteron™ 64 processors for servers and workstations are now available, and Dual-Core AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 processors for desktops will be available in June 2005.
AMD’s dual-core 64-bit processors offer numerous commercial benefits, including:
- Increased performance without increased power consumption
- The ability to boost server capacity without expanding footprints or increasing cooling and power costs
- The capacity to meet future needs with today’s hardware cycle
- Easy upgradability from compatible 90nm architectures (contact your solution provider to guarantee system readiness
AMD64 also allows you to choose the operating systems and applications that work best for your organization. Microsoft® Windows® Server™ 2003 x64 Edition and Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, for example, were designed for more efficient, reliable, and secure computing. With AMD64, they deliver layered protection that helps fight off certain viruses, worms, and other malicious attacks, and combined with your enterprise security software they provide an overall security solution that helps protect critical data. And with the simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing power of AMD64, you can seamlessly transition to 64-bit computing when your organization requires more power and capacity.
AMD’s commitment to providing cutting-edge technology like AMD64 is driven by our relentless drive to meet client needs today and into the future.
Join DreamWorks Animation, VeriSign, Microsoft Treasury, Weather.com, Sabre Holdings, Bell Helicopter, and other leading organizations that trust AMD64 to power their mission critical applications.
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