AMD Athlon(TM) II Processors Pair with AMD Desktop Platforms to Deliver Enhanced Value for Multi-Core and Low-Power PCs

October 20, 2009 12:01 AM EDT

AMD Extends Mainstream Processor Family, Offers Consumers an Affordable Experience Fully Optimized for Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 7 and the Latest Sleek Desktop Designs1

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AMD (NYSE: AMD):

    --  AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced several new AMD Athlon(TM) II processors
        that offer outstanding performance and low power consumption, while
        enabling sleek desktop PC designs and attractive price points.
    --  In addition to the standard power processors, the full AMD Athlon II
        processor family now delivers high-performance, low-power dual-, triple-
        and quad-core processors to meet a range of computing needs. This
        variety and value enables OEMs and system builders to develop compelling
        PC solutions that address the market shift to power efficient,
        innovative PC designs optimized for Windows 7.1
    --  As PCs become increasingly affordable, many households are investing in
        second and third PCs to perform specific roles for individual family
        members. With the consumption of multimedia such as video and gaming -
        both online and offline - continuing to rise, AMD's Mainstream Desktop
        Platforms enable a superior visual experience for consumers.
    --  AMD low power desktop solutions help leading OEMs such as Acer, Dell, HP
        and Lenovo design PCs with low energy consumption, reduced heat and
        noise, all in sleeker consumer devices.

    --  The AMD Athlon II processor family delivers a superior competitive value
        for mainstream consumers in productivity, HD video,2 slideshow, and 3D
        gaming tasks.
        o The AMD Athlon(TM) II X2 240e processor performs up to 70 percent
          better in media and entertainment benchmarks3 and delivers a processor
          cost saving of over $404 when compared to the Intel Core 2 Duo E7400,
          and enables a range of unique All-in-One and small form factor
          chassis.
        o With its additional cores, the AMD Athlon II X3 435 processor delivers
          processor cost savings of over $1005 while providing up to 75 percent
          better media and entertainment performance when compared to the Intel
          Core 2 Duo E8500.6

   CPU Name                     TDP     Frequency    1ku Price

   AMD Athlon(TM) II X4 605e    45 W    2.3 GHz      $143

   AMD Athlon(TM) II X4 600e    45 W    2.2 GHz      $133

   AMD Athlon(TM) II X3 435     95 W    2.9 GHz      $87

   AMD Athlon(TM) II X3 425     95 W    2.7 GHz      $76

   AMD Athlon(TM) II X3 405e    45 W    2.3 GHz      $102

   AMD Athlon(TM) II X3 400e    45 W    2.2 GHz      $97

   AMD Athlon(TM) II X2 240e    45 W    2.8 GHz      $77

   AMD Athlon(TM) II X2 235e    45 W    2.7 GHz      $69

Resources

    --  Get more information and detail on these new processors and platform
        from the press kit
    --  Follow AMD Desktop news on Twitter at @AMDDesktop

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1 Windows(R) 7 capable PC configuration required for full Windows(R) 7 experience.

2 HD capable monitor required.

3 Based on AMD internal testing as of 10/01/09, the AMD Athlon II X2 240e processor-based system performed 20% better on Windows Movie Maker, and 77% better in 3DMark(R) Vantage, than a system based on Intel Core 2 E7400. Results are normalized to the Core 2 Duo 7400. AMD configuration: M4A78T-E motherboard, ATI Radeon(TM) HD 3300 GPU, 4GB DDR3-1066, Windows Vista(R) 64 Ultimate. INTEL configuration: DG45ID motherboard, G45 Express; 4GB DDR2-1066; Windows Vista(R) 64 Ultimate. Windows Movie Maker renders a photo slide show as an AVI from a dataset of 97 1600x1066 JPEG images. Captured data is elapsed time in seconds. 3DMark Vantage overall results are measured in Marks.

4 Intel pricing of $119 based on newegg.com as of October 7, 2009 while AMD pricing of $77 based on expected AMD 1ku pricing at time of launch.

5 Intel pricing of $190 based on newegg.com as of October 7, 2009 while AMD pricing of $87 based on expected 1ku price at time of launch.

6 Based on AMD internal testing as of 10/01/09, the AMD Athlon II X3 435 processor-based system performed 34% better on Windows Movie Maker, and 76% better in 3DMark(R) Vantage, than a system based on Intel Core 2 Duo E8500. Results are normalized to the Core 2 Duo E8500. AMD configuration: M4A78T-E motherboard, ATI Radeon(TM) HD 3300 GPU, 4GB DDR3-1066, Windows Vista(R) 64 Ultimate. INTEL configuration: DG45ID motherboard, G45 Express; 4GB DDR2-1066; Windows Vista(R) 64 Ultimate. Windows Movie Maker renders a photo slide show as an AVI from a dataset of 97 1600x1066 JPEG images. Captured data is elapsed time in seconds. 3DMark Vantage overall results are measured in Marks.

    Source: AMD

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