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AMD to Host Global Webcast on Server Technology
AMD will provide an overview of the next generation of Direct Connect Architecture

Date: Monday, June 1, 2009 11:00 a.m. CT
Webcast: Watch the replay

*Note: webcast slides edited to add slide 9 disclaimer.

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AMD Introduces Next Generation AMD Athlon™ II Processor, Adds Dual Core to Record-Setting AMD Phenom™ II Processor Lineup
Bringing its acclaimed 45nm technology to new high-volume processor designs, AMD announced two new dual-core desktop processors. Building on 10 years of AMD Athlon™ processor innovation, the new 45nm AMD Athlon™ II X2 250 processor gives mainstream consumers exceptional performance, efficiency and value.

ATI Stream Technology Accelerates Video Applications
AMD has announced that users of its CPU and GPU based computing platforms can accelerate new video editing and processing software from a range of developers, vastly reducing the time required to perform increasingly popular, but highly compute intensive tasks, such as converting a large, high-definition file into something suitable for viewing on an iPod. Using the latest ATI Catalyst driver, users can unlock the ATI Stream acceleration capability already built into supported ATI Radeon™ and ATI FirePro™ graphics cards.

AMD launches the ATI Radeon™ HD 4770 Graphics
The ATI Radeon™ HD 4770 graphics card, delivers leading technology and strong performance to the mainstream gamer for as low as $99*. As the newest addition to the award-winning ATI Radeon™ HD 4000 series, it is the world’s first 40 nm process desktop graphics chip.

Measuring Battery Life for Today's Notebook PCs:
A guide to improving benchmarking for battery life of notebook PCs
View the whitepaper (PDF, 247 KB)

AMD Launches the ATI Radeon™ HD 4890 Graphics Card
The world’s most powerful graphics processor, the ATI Radeon™ HD 4890, boasts a whopping 1.36 TeraFLOPs of compute power, superior GDDR5 memory, and super-high clock speeds capable of approaching 1GHz. The ATI Radeon HD 4890 redefines HD gaming, delivering the best game experience in its price range, including brand new ground-breaking DirectX 10.1 titles.

AMD Closes “Asset Smart” Transaction – Fulfills Vision to Create Two Leadership Companies Capable of Delivering Transformative Innovation and Impact to the Global Technology Industry
On March 2, 2009 AMD closed its “Asset Smart” strategic transaction with the Advanced Technology Investment Company (ATIC) and Mubadala Development Company of Abu Dhabi, setting the stage for the formal launch of the world’s only U.S.-headquartered semiconductor foundry.

AMD desktop platform technology codenamed "Dragon"
"Dragon" platform technology from AMD is a synthesis of power, strength, and wisdom: the fusion of the AMD Phenom™ II processor, ATI Radeon™ HD 4800 series graphics, AMD 7-series chipsets and AMD software that puts you in control.

AMD named Top 100 Most Sustainable Large corporations in the world for 2009
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AMD Delivers the World’s First Platform for Ultrathin Notebooks
The AMD platform for ultrathin notebooks enables exceedingly thin and light OEM designs with rich entertainment capabilities at an affordable price. Previously codenamed “Yukon,” the platform is based on the new AMD Athlon™ Neo processor, ATI RadeonTM X1250 integrated graphics and ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3410 discrete graphics and brings true HD entertainment to a new category of stylish notebook PCs.

AMD Announces Widespread Availability and Broad Global OEM Support for new Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ Processor
AMD announces widespread availability of its 45nm Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ processor, delivering up to 35 percent more performance with up to a 35 percent decrease in power consumption at idle. With IT decision-makers looking to do more with less, the newest Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor can help drive data center efficiencies and reduce complexities with innovations that offer superior virtualization performance and increased performance-per-watt.

AMD Demonstrates Forward Momentum at 2008 Financial Analyst Day
AMD executives outline the objectives, strategies, technologies and initiatives that focus the company on delivering the next generation of user experiences at work, home and play while structuring the business for sustainable profitability.

ATI Stream Unlocks New Computing Benefits For Consumer and Commercial Markets
AMD plans to release for download a free ATI Catalyst™ driver update that instantly unlocks new ATI Stream acceleration capabilities already built into millions of ATI Radeon™ graphics cards.

AMD and Advanced Technology Investment Company of Abu Dhabi to Create Leading-Edge Semiconductor Manufacturing Company
Mubadala Development Company intends to increase investment in financially-stronger AMD, which is simultaneously unlocking the value of its manufacturing assets.

AMD Infuses Corporate Brand with the Power of "Fusion"
Global “The Future is Fusion” corporate brand campaign focuses on AMD’s unique ability to ignite next-generation solutions through innovation leadership, customer collaboration and industry impact. Consumers, especially PC gaming fans, can see and experience the power of Fusion on their PC desktop via the AMD Fusion for Gaming utility beta, a freely available software download that allows gamers to experience greater performance on AMD-based PCs with a simple click of a button.

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