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AMD and ARM Collaborate to Build 64-bit ARM-based Processors 

AMD Changes Compute Landscape: First to Deliver both x86 and ARM Processors for the Data Center

On October 29, 2012, AMD announced it will design 64-bit ARM® technology-based processors in addition to its x86 processors for multiple markets, starting with cloud and data center servers.

Just as AMD introduced the industry’s first mainstream 64-bit x86 server solution with the AMD Opteron™ processor in 2003, AMD will be the only processor provider bridging the x86 and 64-bit ARM ecosystems to enable new levels of flexibility and drive optimal performance and power efficiency.

AMD is uniquely positioned to offer the most flexible and complete processing solutions for the modern data center based on the company’s deep 64-bit processor knowledge, years of server development experience, and industry-leading AMD SeaMicro Freedom™ supercompute fabric.

AMD’s first ARM-based server CPU is targeted for production in 2014.

 
  “CEO Rory Read details AMD’s new strategy to deliver both x86 and ARM 64-bit server solutions to the marketplace.”
 

 AMD Logo “AMD led the data center transition to mainstream 64-bit computing with AMD64, and with our ambidextrous strategy we will again lead the next major industry inflection point by driving the widespread adoption of energy-efficient 64-bit server processors based on both the x86 and the ARM architectures,” said Rory Read, president and chief executive officer, AMD.
   
  “AMD is an innovation leader,” said Warren East, chief executive officer, ARM. “They are listening to customers’ demands for lower cost, more energy efficient compute. By collaborating with ARM, AMD is able to leverage its extraordinary portfolio of IP, including its Freedom Supercompute fabric, with our 64-bit ARM cores to build industry-transforming CPU solutions.
   
HP Logo "With its planned 64-bit ARM solutions, AMD brings the experience of a proven enterprise CPU provider to the ARM ecosystem," said Jimmy Pike, vice president and senior fellow of the Dell Data Center Solutions group.
   
 HP Logo "As part of HP's Pathfinder Program, AMD and HP are continuing their decade long relationship to innovate power-efficient computing with the development of a rich ecosystem of highly energy efficient, dense server technology.” said Paul Santeler, vice president and general manager, Hyperscale Business Unit, Industry Standard Servers and Software, HP.
   
Redhat Logo “The ecosystem for hyperscale computing is starting to take shape as workloads quickly evolve. Red Hat and AMD have been at the forefront of this movement, and today we are announcing our collaboration efforts to support the next-generation ARM-powered 64-bit architecture, ARMv8,” said Jon Masters, Chief ARM Architect, Red Hat.

 

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