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AMD Unveils Dual-Core AMD Opteron Processors: A Breakthrough in Server and Workstation Technology

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Dual-core processors, first introduced by AMD, have revolutionized the server and workstation industry, offering unparalleled performance, flexibility, and power efficiency. In a major development, AMD has showcased its dual-core AMD64 processor-based platforms, supported by leading server solutions providers such as Sun, HP, and IBM. This non-disruptive technology upgrade enables customers to deploy high-performance servers and workstations, taking advantage of superior innovation, architecture, and customer-centric innovation.

Key Takeaways:

  • AMD's dual-core AMD Opteron processor, launched on April 21, 2005, is the industry's first enterprise-class x86 dual-core processor for servers and workstations.
  • Key OEM customers, including Sun, HP, and IBM, announced their intention to launch ground-breaking, dual-core processor-based platforms based on the non-disruptive AMD64 dual-core technology.
  • AMD's dual-core processors are designed to fit inside the same thermal envelope and infrastructure as its single-core processors, enabling customers to upgrade existing AMD64 platforms to take advantage of dual-core processing.
  • Enterprise support for dual-core AMD Opteron processors is available from several vendors, including Sun, HP, IBM, Cray, Supermicro, Egenera, and Dawning.
  • Sun Microsystems announced dual-core support for their entire currently shipping family of AMD64 technology-based systems, while HP launched the HP ProLiant BL45p server blade and the dual-core HP ProLiant DL585.
  • IBM also announced dual-core support for its existing AMD Opteron processor-based servers, blades, and workstations, with the upcoming Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor-based IBM IntelliStation A-Pro Workstation and IBM eServer 326.
  • Cray, Supermicro, Egenera, and Dawning also announced support for the dual-core AMD Opteron processors, plans to enable customers to build more agile IT infrastructures.

Statistics:

  • The Dual-Core AMD Opteron 800 Series will be available immediately, while the Dual-Core AMD Opteron 200 Series will be available in late May.
  • Systems from OEM partners based on the Dual-Core AMD Opteron 800 Series are expected to be available within 30 days, with systems based on the Dual-Core AMD Opteron 200 Series available in June.
  • AMD expects systems from OEM partners to be available within 60-90 days, with 30 OEM partner systems announced, including Sun, HP, IBM, Cray, Supermicro, Egenera, and Dawning.
  • Dual-core AMD Opteron processors will enable a potential increase of up to eight-fold in processing power.

Sources:

  • Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (April 21, 2005)
  • Business Wire (April 21, 2005)
  • Teresa Osborne, 512-602-0040 (PR) email: Teresa.Osborne@amd.com
  • Mike Haase, 408-749-3124 (IR) ASIA PULSE 21-04 1813

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