| Q: | What is the latest Mobile AMD Athlon™ 64 processor that has been introduced, and which markets are you targeting?
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| A: | AMD has introduced the new Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor 4000+ for full-size notebooks. Notebook PCs based on this high-performance processor are ideal for consumers and business professionals who want outstanding 32-bit mobile computing performance today with the peace of mind that their notebook is ready for a 64-bit computing environment. |
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| Q: | What are the features of the Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processors?
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| A: | All AMD64 processors feature uncompromising 32-bit performance and a seamless migration to 64-bit computing; HyperTransport™ technology and integrated DDR memory controller for improved application performance and system agility; and Enhanced Virus Protection when enabled by Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2. To improve productivity on the go, these processors offer compatibility with today’s most popular wireless solutions, including wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g. And like all Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processors, the latest model also features advanced power management with AMD PowerNow!™ technology to reduce power consumption and extend system battery life. |
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| Q: | What models are available now?
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| A: | Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processors for full-size notebooks are now available in models 4000+, 3700+, 3400+, 3200+, 3000+ and 2800+.
Since frequency alone is not an accurate measure of performance, AMD model numbers are a simple, accurate representation of relative AMD processor performance based on industry-standard software benchmarks. The higher the model number, the better the overall software performance running on the processor. The “+” at the end of each model number indicates the added performance benefits delivered by AMD's innovative processor designs, such as an integrated memory controller and HyperTransport technology. These two factors alone account for a significant improvement in performance. |
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| Q: | Who are the OEMs using the latest Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor 4000+?
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| A: | Information about OEMs supporting all Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processors can be found in the AMD Buyer’s Guide. |
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| Q: | What are the benefits of the Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor?
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| A: | As the industry’s first Windows-compatible 64-bit mobile PC processor, all Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processors provide outstanding 32-bit processing power today, with seamless migration to 64-bit computing when needed. This capability not only provides outstanding application performance, it also offers PC buyers peace of mind knowing that their notebooks will not be obsolete when 64-bit applications become more widespread.
All AMD64 processors also feature a built-in Enhanced Virus Protection feature designed to help reduce the costs and hassles associated with certain malicious viruses when enabled by Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2. Finally, all Mobile AMD Athlon processors offer outstanding system battery life enabled by AMD PowerNow! technology, as well as compatibility with today’s most popular wireless solutions.
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| Q: | What is AMD64?
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| A: | AMD64 is AMD’s 64-bit platform that extends the industry-standard x86 instruction set architecture 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 the introduction of the AMD64 architecture in 2003, the AMD Opteron™ processor for servers and workstations and the AMD Athlon 64 processors for desktop and notebook computers have earned more than 80 awards for innovation and performance and the support of more than 2,000 OEMs, hardware and software developers, system builders and distributors. |
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| Q: | What is AMD’s vision for 64-bit computing?
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| A: | 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 platforms and applications already in use in business and home computing today and offers a way to make a smooth transition to next-generation technology by allowing a simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing environment. AMD64 enables 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.
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| Q: | Who needs 64-bit computing on a notebook?
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| A: | Business travelers, prosumers, gamers, computing enthusiasts and technical professionals. AMD64 technology provides these customers with a combination of compatibility and performance necessary to drive demanding applications that push the limits of the x86 architecture. Additionally, the Enhanced Virus Protection feature enabled by Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 can benefit all PC users, in both 32-bit and 64-bit environments. Over time, the full benefit of AMD64 technology should become available to a broader audience, as consumers adopt more sophisticated software for emerging applications. |
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| Q: | What is the system battery life of Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor-based notebooks? What kind of power management technology is included?
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| A: | The typical system battery life is approximately three hours, depending on battery size and system configurations. Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor-based notebooks include AMD’s advanced AMD PowerNow! technology to reduce average power consumption and extend system battery life. |
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| Q: | Which operating systems support the Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processors?
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| A: | The Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor is designed to run all 32-bit x86 operating systems.
In addition, all major operating systems vendors are expected to support the AMD64 platform including Microsoft, RedHat, SuSE, United Linux (comprised of SuSE, Conectiva, Caldera and TurboLinux), MandrakeSoft and Wasabi. |
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| Q: | What kinds of applications will benefit from the performance of the Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processors?
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| A: | Memory-intensive applications like games will benefit from the increased data throughput and efficiency of this architecture. Additionally, notebook users will experience improved system performance due to the HyperTransport technology that is used in all AMD Athlon 64 processors. |
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| Q: | What software applications are available for the Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor?
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| A: | The Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor is compatible with today’s existing 32-bit PC applications. Additionally, a number of leading software vendors have announced plans to provide applications that are compatible with AMD64 technology. Currently, more than 1,300 applications from more than 300 ISVs and open-source software organizations are featured in the AMD64 Ecosystem. |
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| Q: | What wireless solutions are available for Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor-based notebooks?
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| A: | AMD works with many industry partners to offer competitive chipset, graphics and wireless features in AMD processor-based notebook platform designs. Advanced 802.11g solutions are available from companies including Broadcom, Atheros and TI – either as a mini-PCI card that can be integrated internally in the system, or as a PCMCIA card that a user can add in an external slot. 802.11a, 802.11b and combination solutions are also available from a variety of vendors. AMD supports open standards that allow manufacturers to choose from a variety of wireless and graphics solutions that best meet their customers’ needs, enabling a broader selection of more feature-rich notebooks. |
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| Q: | What chipsets are available to support the Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processors?
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| A: | Please view system component information for a complete list. Solutions are now available from ATI, nVidia, SiS, ULi and VIA to support the Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor.
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| Q: | What kind of performance does the Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor deliver?
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| A: | The Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor offers leading-edge performance. On 32-bit applications, it can outperform competing PC processors on industry-standard benchmarks.
AMD expects 64-bit application performance to be even higher. Due to the limited number of 64-bit benchmarks and the lack of competing Windows-compatible 64-bit PC processors, a 64-bit comparison cannot be made at this time. |
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| Q: | What benchmarks are you using?
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| A: | AMD divides its benchmarks into three categories: productivity, digital content, and gaming. |
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| Q: | How did AMD choose its performance benchmarks?
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| A: | AMD chose its benchmark suite based on the applications that users care about most. |
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| Q: | What is the front-side bus frequency of the Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor?
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| A: | In the Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor, the front-side bus has been replaced by a dedicated memory bus and a HyperTransport technology link. The HyperTransport link operates at a frequency of up to 1600MHz. |
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| Q: | How much does the Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor cost?
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| A: | AMD prices all its products to provide competitive solutions. The new Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor 4000+ for full-size notebooks is priced at $382 in 1K units. |
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