AMD64 Technology
- Balanced Architecture – I/O & Memory do not compete for bandwidth, which results in application stability and performance
- 32-bit/64-bit Capability – Screaming 32-bit performance today and 64-bit capability for tomorrow’s software
- HyperTransport™ Technology – Capable of handling multiple uncompressed high-definition streams for professional NLE and DAW applications
- Integrated Memory Controller – Low system memory latency to allow NLE and DAW applications to work with an unprecedented number of plug-ins and virtual instruments
- True Scalable Performance – Threaded applications take direct advantage of multiple AMD Opteron processors with AMD64 technology without any code modifications or front-side bus limitations
Integrated Memory Controller
The integrated memory controller changes the way the AMD Opteron processor accesses main memory, resulting in increased bandwidth, reduced memory latencies, and increased processor performance.
- Available memory bandwidth scales with the number of processors
- 128-bit wide integrated DDR DRAM memory controller capable of supporting up to eight (8) registered DDR DIMMs per processor
- Available memory bandwidth up to 6.4GB/s (with PC3200) per processor
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| HyperTransport Technology
The AMD Opteron processor, with built-in support for up to three HyperTransport technology links, provides a scalable bandwidth interconnect between processor, I/O subsystems, and other chipsets.
- Helps to increase overall system performance by removing I/O bottlenecks and efficiently integrating with legacy buses, increasing bandwidth and speed, and reducing latency
- Up to 6.4GB/s bandwidth per link providing sufficient bandwidth for supporting new interconnects including PCI-X, DDR, InfiniBand, and 10G Ethernet
- Offers low power consumption (1.2 volts) to help reduce a systems thermal budget
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