Dual-core processors contain two processing cores, residing on one chip, that perform calculations on two streams of data to increase efficiency and speed while running multiple programs and the new generation of multi-threaded software. For end-users this means a significant increase in response and performance when running multiple applications simultaneously.
FOR BUSINESS
Dual-Core AMD Opteron™ processors
Second-Generation AMD Opteron™ processors with DDR2 memory extend the industry-leading performance trajectory established by first-generation AMD Opteron processors while offering a seamless upgrade path to quad-core performance and leading-edge solutions to help run your business applications.
AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra and AMD Turion™ X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processors
Notebook PCs based on AMD Business Class technology are designed with business in mind. They enable enhanced productivity with the essential security and manageability features businesses demand, and the exceptional visual performance and long battery life required for today's mobile workforce, for the best value on the market.
AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core Processors
Productivity in today's workplace requires smooth, efficient and seamless multi-tasking. AMD Athlon™X2 dual-core processors deliver TRUE multi-tasking capability which can be used to allow users to switch from one program to another without always pausing for the computer to catch up and reducing annoying processing pauses.
AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra and AMD Turion™ X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processors
AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra and AMD Turion™ X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processors offer superior technologies for improved graphics performance, fast wireless, and long battery life. When paired with ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD Premium Graphics, you get the ultimate in mobile performance for advanced 3D gaming and HD entertainment*.
AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core Processors
Usher in the next generation of digital media software for amazing high-definition video and photo editing, content creation, and audio mixing. With an AMD Athlon™ X2 dual-core processor, your PC can perform up to 80% faster than a single-core AMD Athlon™ processor on the latest power-hungry digital media software applications.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
AMD Difference
The performance of a VDI solution can be enhanced with AMD hardware. Large numbers of VMs mean large memory requirements. The AMD Opteron processor, with its increased memory addressability and high memory bandwidth, can support a large number of concurrent, memory-intensive VMs.
Some key AMD advantages for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure environments include:
* More VMs per server
Direct Connect Architecture helps eliminate the bottlenecks because everything is directly connected to the CPU—the processors, integrated memory controller, and I/O connect directly to the CPU and communicate at CPU speeds.
Integrated Memory Controller is designed to improve performance on memory-intensive virtualization environments through high bandwidth, low latency, and scalable access to memory.
HyperTransport™ technology optimizes the movement of data and the sharing of resources among VMs for greater system scalability.
* Better Performance in Virtualized Environments
Rapid Virtualization Indexing, an enhancement to AMD-V technology, is designed to increase the performance of the most demanding virtualized applications through hardware-assisted memory management.
Address space IDs (ASIDs) decrease context switching overheads and increase the performance of VMs.
* Increased Responsiveness in Virtualized Environments
Tagged Translation Look-aside Buffer (TLB) addresses switching times between VMs by mapping to the VMs’ individual memory spaces.
* More Efficient Security
The Device Exclusion Vector (DEV) controls access to VM memory based on permission, isolating VMs for secure operation.
* Smooth Upgrades
The AMD common-core strategy, same-socket infrastructure, and stable, long-term road map makes it possible to perform seamless upgrades of processor technology, helping IT administrators minimize the cost of transitions and maximize past investments in hardware, software, and personnel.
Some key AMD advantages for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure environments include:
* More VMs per server
Direct Connect Architecture helps eliminate the bottlenecks because everything is directly connected to the CPU—the processors, integrated memory controller, and I/O connect directly to the CPU and communicate at CPU speeds.
Integrated Memory Controller is designed to improve performance on memory-intensive virtualization environments through high bandwidth, low latency, and scalable access to memory.
HyperTransport™ technology optimizes the movement of data and the sharing of resources among VMs for greater system scalability.
* Better Performance in Virtualized Environments
Rapid Virtualization Indexing, an enhancement to AMD-V technology, is designed to increase the performance of the most demanding virtualized applications through hardware-assisted memory management.
Address space IDs (ASIDs) decrease context switching overheads and increase the performance of VMs.
* Increased Responsiveness in Virtualized Environments
Tagged Translation Look-aside Buffer (TLB) addresses switching times between VMs by mapping to the VMs’ individual memory spaces.
* More Efficient Security
The Device Exclusion Vector (DEV) controls access to VM memory based on permission, isolating VMs for secure operation.
* Smooth Upgrades
The AMD common-core strategy, same-socket infrastructure, and stable, long-term road map makes it possible to perform seamless upgrades of processor technology, helping IT administrators minimize the cost of transitions and maximize past investments in hardware, software, and personnel.
AMD Virtualization
AMD Virtualization
More than any other technology, virtualization has the opportunity to single-handedly change how IT infrastructures and operations are managed. AMD is committed to driving the adoption of this exciting new technology by providing the underlying foundation for achieving near-native application performance and productive user experience.
In today’s IT environments virtualization allows for:
* Consolidation and reduced power and cooling costs
* Dynamic capacity management
* Rapid server provisioning
* Streamlined software development,
* Improved response to changing business requirements and enhanced business continuity
As a strategic technology, virtualization has the potential to significantly reduce IT costs and transform the business initiatives of an organization by allowing multiple operating systems and applications to run simultaneously on the same server. By adopting a virtualized environment IT experiences simpler deployment and an elegant, scalable architecture and a more efficient use of computing resources, while users benefit from the transparent access to all software.
More than any other technology, virtualization has the opportunity to single-handedly change how IT infrastructures and operations are managed. AMD is committed to driving the adoption of this exciting new technology by providing the underlying foundation for achieving near-native application performance and productive user experience.
In today’s IT environments virtualization allows for:
* Consolidation and reduced power and cooling costs
* Dynamic capacity management
* Rapid server provisioning
* Streamlined software development,
* Improved response to changing business requirements and enhanced business continuity
As a strategic technology, virtualization has the potential to significantly reduce IT costs and transform the business initiatives of an organization by allowing multiple operating systems and applications to run simultaneously on the same server. By adopting a virtualized environment IT experiences simpler deployment and an elegant, scalable architecture and a more efficient use of computing resources, while users benefit from the transparent access to all software.
AMD 570X CrossFire™ Chipset
he AMD 570X chipset delivers outstanding value and performance for the demanding user, with a true bandwidth design for Multi-GPU configurations.
The advanced semiconductor technology in the AMD 570X chipset offers dedicated bandwidth to both current Radeon™ HD X2000 series GPUs, to the connector-free CrossFire™graphics cards from previous generations. This same architecture also enables great performance tuning and unprecedented control for the consumer over system behavior and performance – while delivering rock-solid stability and thermal efficiency.
All of these features combined with a solid SB600 providing USB2 and SATA2 support, make AMD 570X for Socket AM2, a powerful platform
Excellent Gaming Experience
AMD 570X Chipset delivers great system performance for the demanding user. With an option to upgrade to a CrossFire configuration, the AMD 570X provides the flexibility for great gaming.
Proven Technology
Based on AMD’s second generation multi-GPU technologies, the AMD 570X provides a solid backbone for your CrossFire Platform. With ultra-cool thermals, dedicated 1x16 and 1x8 PCIe lanes for graphics, and Xpress Route for fast GPU to GPU communication, the AMD 570X is your reliable choice.
Universal Connectivity
AMD 570X chipsets coupled with SB600 provide excellent performance with a wide range of connectivity options. The SB600 provides up to 10 USB 2.0 ports, along with 4 high speed SATA 2.0 ports with NCQ. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes from supporting software such as WebPAM, a secure data management solution, and regularly tuned drivers that ensure a well tuned platform.
The advanced semiconductor technology in the AMD 570X chipset offers dedicated bandwidth to both current Radeon™ HD X2000 series GPUs, to the connector-free CrossFire™graphics cards from previous generations. This same architecture also enables great performance tuning and unprecedented control for the consumer over system behavior and performance – while delivering rock-solid stability and thermal efficiency.
All of these features combined with a solid SB600 providing USB2 and SATA2 support, make AMD 570X for Socket AM2, a powerful platform
Excellent Gaming Experience
AMD 570X Chipset delivers great system performance for the demanding user. With an option to upgrade to a CrossFire configuration, the AMD 570X provides the flexibility for great gaming.
Proven Technology
Based on AMD’s second generation multi-GPU technologies, the AMD 570X provides a solid backbone for your CrossFire Platform. With ultra-cool thermals, dedicated 1x16 and 1x8 PCIe lanes for graphics, and Xpress Route for fast GPU to GPU communication, the AMD 570X is your reliable choice.
Universal Connectivity
AMD 570X chipsets coupled with SB600 provide excellent performance with a wide range of connectivity options. The SB600 provides up to 10 USB 2.0 ports, along with 4 high speed SATA 2.0 ports with NCQ. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes from supporting software such as WebPAM, a secure data management solution, and regularly tuned drivers that ensure a well tuned platform.
Second-Generation AMD Opteron™ Processor with DDR2 and AMD Virtualization™
Second-Generation AMD Opteron™ processors with Direct Connect Architecture introduce several new features including quad-core upgradeability, AMD Virtualization™ (AMD-V™), and energy efficient DDR2 memory. In addition, Second-Generation AMD Opteron processors are designed to advance AMD’s performance-per-watt capabilities and leverage the proven technologies introduced in 2003 with first-generation AMD Opteron processors.
Second-Generation AMD Opteron processors are offered in three series: the 1000 Series (up to 1P/2-core), the 2000 Series (up to 2P/4-core), and the 8000 Series (4P/8-core to 8P/16-core). The 1000 Series is built on AMD’s new Socket AM2. The 2000 Series and 8000 Series are built on AMD’s new Socket F (1207).
Second-Generation AMD Opteron™ Processor Benefits
Second-Generation AMD Opteron™ processors with DDR2 memory extend the industry-leading performance trajectory established by first-generation AMD Opteron processors while offering a seamless upgrade path to quad-core performance and leading-edge solutions to help run your business applications.
AMD Opteron processors feature a Common Core Architecture that is consistent across 1-way, 2-way, 4-way, and 8-way systems and is also consistent with previous AMD Opteron processors, helping minimize the cost of transition and maximize past investments in software optimization.
AMD64 technology
* Runs existing installed base of 32-bit applications and operating systems at peak performance, while providing a 64-bit capable migration path
* Designed to enable 64-bit computing while remaining compatible with the vast x86 software infrastructure
* Enables a single architecture across 32- and 64-bit environments
Direct Connect Architecture
* AMD’s revolutionary Direct Connect Architecture helps eliminate the bottlenecks inherent in traditional front-side bus architectures
* Direct Connect Architecture connects the processors, integrated memory controller, and I/O directly to the CPU and communicates at CPU speed
* HyperTransport™ technology provides a scalable bandwidth interconnect between processors, I/O subsystems, and other chipsets, with up to three coherent HyperTransport technology links providing up to 24.0 GB/s peak bandwidth per processor
* Integrated Memory Controller on-die DDR2 DRAM memory controller offers available memory bandwidth up to 10.7 GB/s (with DDR2-667) per processor
Quad-core upgradeability
* AMD Opteron processors with DDR2 memory are designed to offer a seamless upgrade path from dual-core to quad-core when they are available in 2007 in the same thermal envelope to help leverage existing investments
* Maintain the same platform at the same power efficiency
AMD Virtualization™ (AMD-V™)
* Hardware assisted AMD Virtualization™ and Direct Connect Architecture provide a balanced approach to help improve virtualization performance, enabling more virtual machines to run per server
* AMD-V™ reduces overhead by selectively intercepting instructions destined for guest environments
* Direct Connect Architecture helps guests run at near native speed
* Virtualization-aware integrated memory controller provides efficient isolation of virtual machine memory
Enhanced performance-per watt
* Energy-efficient DDR2 memory uses up to 30% less power than DDR1 and up to 58% less power than FBDIMM
* AMD PowerNow!™ technology with Optimized Power Management can deliver performance on demand while minimizing power consumption
* Consistent standard power roadmap with low-power options
* DDR2 platforms can upgrade to quad-core AMD Opteron™ processors in 2007 within existing thermal bands for significantly better performance-per-watt
Second-Generation AMD Opteron processors are offered in three series: the 1000 Series (up to 1P/2-core), the 2000 Series (up to 2P/4-core), and the 8000 Series (4P/8-core to 8P/16-core). The 1000 Series is built on AMD’s new Socket AM2. The 2000 Series and 8000 Series are built on AMD’s new Socket F (1207).
Second-Generation AMD Opteron™ Processor Benefits
Second-Generation AMD Opteron™ processors with DDR2 memory extend the industry-leading performance trajectory established by first-generation AMD Opteron processors while offering a seamless upgrade path to quad-core performance and leading-edge solutions to help run your business applications.
AMD Opteron processors feature a Common Core Architecture that is consistent across 1-way, 2-way, 4-way, and 8-way systems and is also consistent with previous AMD Opteron processors, helping minimize the cost of transition and maximize past investments in software optimization.
AMD64 technology
* Runs existing installed base of 32-bit applications and operating systems at peak performance, while providing a 64-bit capable migration path
* Designed to enable 64-bit computing while remaining compatible with the vast x86 software infrastructure
* Enables a single architecture across 32- and 64-bit environments
Direct Connect Architecture
* AMD’s revolutionary Direct Connect Architecture helps eliminate the bottlenecks inherent in traditional front-side bus architectures
* Direct Connect Architecture connects the processors, integrated memory controller, and I/O directly to the CPU and communicates at CPU speed
* HyperTransport™ technology provides a scalable bandwidth interconnect between processors, I/O subsystems, and other chipsets, with up to three coherent HyperTransport technology links providing up to 24.0 GB/s peak bandwidth per processor
* Integrated Memory Controller on-die DDR2 DRAM memory controller offers available memory bandwidth up to 10.7 GB/s (with DDR2-667) per processor
Quad-core upgradeability
* AMD Opteron processors with DDR2 memory are designed to offer a seamless upgrade path from dual-core to quad-core when they are available in 2007 in the same thermal envelope to help leverage existing investments
* Maintain the same platform at the same power efficiency
AMD Virtualization™ (AMD-V™)
* Hardware assisted AMD Virtualization™ and Direct Connect Architecture provide a balanced approach to help improve virtualization performance, enabling more virtual machines to run per server
* AMD-V™ reduces overhead by selectively intercepting instructions destined for guest environments
* Direct Connect Architecture helps guests run at near native speed
* Virtualization-aware integrated memory controller provides efficient isolation of virtual machine memory
Enhanced performance-per watt
* Energy-efficient DDR2 memory uses up to 30% less power than DDR1 and up to 58% less power than FBDIMM
* AMD PowerNow!™ technology with Optimized Power Management can deliver performance on demand while minimizing power consumption
* Consistent standard power roadmap with low-power options
* DDR2 platforms can upgrade to quad-core AMD Opteron™ processors in 2007 within existing thermal bands for significantly better performance-per-watt
Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ Processor
Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ Processors: Uncompromised Design. Unprecedented Performance-per-Watt. Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors with Direct Connect Architecture deliver outstanding performance within a consistent footprint and thermal envelope.
Investment Protection
By leveraging AMD’s Common Core Strategy and Same Socket Technology, Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors are designed to minimize changes to your software and data center infrastructure to protect your IT investment and simplify IT management.
AMD plans include a stable consistent roadmap and well-timed transitions to help decrease your IT TCO.
Outstanding Performance
Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors are designed for optimum multi-threaded application performance. We start with a native quad-core design – featuring four cores on a single die for more efficient data sharing – and add an enhanced cache structure and integrated memory controller designed to sustain multi-threaded application throughput. Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors provide outstanding processing power and can increase performance-per-watt to improve IT responsiveness while maintaining costs.
AMD Opteron processors enable stable, long-term solutions with outstanding performance and industry-leading performance-per-watt to simplify your IT management – now and in the future.
Enhanced Power Efficiency
Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors are the most power efficient server CPUs we’ve ever produced, thanks to Enhanced AMD PowerNow!™ technology and the addition of innovative AMD CoolCore™ Technology. These innovations are designed to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO), data center power needs, and cooling costs by lowering the energy consumption of your IT infrastructure.
Optimal Virtualization
Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors with Direct Connect Architecture enable industry leading virtualization platform efficiency. Featuring AMD Virtualization™ (AMD-V™) technology with Rapid Virtualization Indexing, Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors can accelerate the performance of virtualized applications and improve efficiency of switching among virtual machines – so customers can host more virtual machines and users per system to maximize the consolidation and power saving benefits of virtualization.
Investment Protection
By leveraging AMD’s Common Core Strategy and Same Socket Technology, Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors are designed to minimize changes to your software and data center infrastructure to protect your IT investment and simplify IT management.
AMD plans include a stable consistent roadmap and well-timed transitions to help decrease your IT TCO.
Outstanding Performance
Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors are designed for optimum multi-threaded application performance. We start with a native quad-core design – featuring four cores on a single die for more efficient data sharing – and add an enhanced cache structure and integrated memory controller designed to sustain multi-threaded application throughput. Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors provide outstanding processing power and can increase performance-per-watt to improve IT responsiveness while maintaining costs.
AMD Opteron processors enable stable, long-term solutions with outstanding performance and industry-leading performance-per-watt to simplify your IT management – now and in the future.
Enhanced Power Efficiency
Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors are the most power efficient server CPUs we’ve ever produced, thanks to Enhanced AMD PowerNow!™ technology and the addition of innovative AMD CoolCore™ Technology. These innovations are designed to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO), data center power needs, and cooling costs by lowering the energy consumption of your IT infrastructure.
Optimal Virtualization
Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors with Direct Connect Architecture enable industry leading virtualization platform efficiency. Featuring AMD Virtualization™ (AMD-V™) technology with Rapid Virtualization Indexing, Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors can accelerate the performance of virtualized applications and improve efficiency of switching among virtual machines – so customers can host more virtual machines and users per system to maximize the consolidation and power saving benefits of virtualization.
AMD 580X CrossFire™ Chipset - Specifications
General
* The worlds first single chip 2x16 PCI-E chipset
* Enhanced support for over-clocking, and PCI Express performance
* Fastest multi-GPU interconnect
* Coupled with SB600 for performance
CPU Interface
* Support for all AMD CPU’s: Athlon™ 64, Athlon™ 64 FX, Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core, and Sempron™ processors
* Support for 64-bit extended operating systems
* Highly overclockable and robust HyperTransport™ interface
PCI Express Interface
* 2 x16 PCI Express lanes to support simultaneous operation of graphics cards
* Additional 4 PCI-E General Purpose Lanes for peripheral support
* Compliant with the PCI Express 1.0a Specifications
Power Management Features
* Fully supports ACPI states S1, S3, S4, and S5
* Support for AMD Cool‘n’Quiet™ technology for crisp and quiet operation
Optimized Software Support
* Unified driver support on all ATI Radeon PCI Express discrete graphics products
* Support for Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, and Linux
Universal Connectivity
* A-Link Xpress II i/f to ATI northbridges; providing high bandwidth for high speed peripherals
* 10 USB 2.0 ports
* SATA Gen 2 PHY support at 3.0Ghz with E-SATA capability
* 4 ports SATA AHCI controller supports NCQ and slumber modes
* ATA 133 controller support up to UDMA mode 6 with 2 drives (disk or optical)
* TPM 1.1 and 1.2 compliant
* ASF 2.0 support for manageability control
* HPET (high precision event timer), ACPI 3.0, and AHCI support for Windows Vista
* Power management engine supporting both AMD and Intel platforms and forward compliant to MS Windows Vista
* UAA (universal audio architecture) support for High-Definition Audio and MODEM
* PCI v2.3 (up to 6 slots)
* LPC (Low Pin Count), SPI (new flash bus), and SM (System Management) bus management and arbitrations
* “Legacy” PC compatible functions, RTC (Real Time Clock), interrupt controller and DMA controllers
* The worlds first single chip 2x16 PCI-E chipset
* Enhanced support for over-clocking, and PCI Express performance
* Fastest multi-GPU interconnect
* Coupled with SB600 for performance
CPU Interface
* Support for all AMD CPU’s: Athlon™ 64, Athlon™ 64 FX, Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core, and Sempron™ processors
* Support for 64-bit extended operating systems
* Highly overclockable and robust HyperTransport™ interface
PCI Express Interface
* 2 x16 PCI Express lanes to support simultaneous operation of graphics cards
* Additional 4 PCI-E General Purpose Lanes for peripheral support
* Compliant with the PCI Express 1.0a Specifications
Power Management Features
* Fully supports ACPI states S1, S3, S4, and S5
* Support for AMD Cool‘n’Quiet™ technology for crisp and quiet operation
Optimized Software Support
* Unified driver support on all ATI Radeon PCI Express discrete graphics products
* Support for Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, and Linux
Universal Connectivity
* A-Link Xpress II i/f to ATI northbridges; providing high bandwidth for high speed peripherals
* 10 USB 2.0 ports
* SATA Gen 2 PHY support at 3.0Ghz with E-SATA capability
* 4 ports SATA AHCI controller supports NCQ and slumber modes
* ATA 133 controller support up to UDMA mode 6 with 2 drives (disk or optical)
* TPM 1.1 and 1.2 compliant
* ASF 2.0 support for manageability control
* HPET (high precision event timer), ACPI 3.0, and AHCI support for Windows Vista
* Power management engine supporting both AMD and Intel platforms and forward compliant to MS Windows Vista
* UAA (universal audio architecture) support for High-Definition Audio and MODEM
* PCI v2.3 (up to 6 slots)
* LPC (Low Pin Count), SPI (new flash bus), and SM (System Management) bus management and arbitrations
* “Legacy” PC compatible functions, RTC (Real Time Clock), interrupt controller and DMA controllers
AMD Phenom™ X4 9000 Series Quad-Core Processors and AMD Phenom™X3 8000 Series Triple-Core Processors Product Brief
AMD Phenom™ X4 9000 Series Quad-Core Processors and AMD Phenom™X3 8000 Series Triple-Core Processors Product Brief
INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE
The ultimate megatasking experience. Featuring true multi-core design and award-winning AMD64 technology with Direct Connect Architecture, AMD Phenom™ processors deliver the ultimate megatasking experience by providing direct and rapid information flow between processor cores, main memory, and graphics and video accelerators. AMD Phenom™ processors have the technology to break through the most challenging processing loads. AMD Phenom™ processors feature low latency access to main memory for amazingly rapid response and phenomenal system performance. AMD Phenom™ processors were designed for megatasking—running multiple, multi-threaded applications. Surge through the most demanding processing loads, including advanced multitasking, critical business productivity, advanced visual design and modeling, serious gaming, and visually stunning digital media and entertainment.
Phenomenal performance with advanced processor design. The AMD Phenom™ processors are the most advanced processors for true multitasking with true quad-core design. Don’t get bogged down by non-native quad-core processors and obsolete front side bus architectures. With an integrated memory controller and shared L3 cache, AMD Phenom™ processors have low-latency access to main memory for amazingly rapid system response and phenomenal system performance.
Blast through performance bottlenecks. All AMD Phenom™ processors feature AMD64 with Direct Connect Architecture to blast through performance bottlenecks. Award winning HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology just got faster, providing support for full 1080p high-definition video and extreme total system bandwidth.
Shatter the memory barrier. Superior AMD64 architecture offers direct access to DDR2 memory. Enjoy virtually unlimited memory options with AMD64 technology and 64-bit Windows Vista.® Shatter the memory barrier with AMD Phenom™ processors and 64-bit Windows Vista.
INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE
The ultimate megatasking experience. Featuring true multi-core design and award-winning AMD64 technology with Direct Connect Architecture, AMD Phenom™ processors deliver the ultimate megatasking experience by providing direct and rapid information flow between processor cores, main memory, and graphics and video accelerators. AMD Phenom™ processors have the technology to break through the most challenging processing loads. AMD Phenom™ processors feature low latency access to main memory for amazingly rapid response and phenomenal system performance. AMD Phenom™ processors were designed for megatasking—running multiple, multi-threaded applications. Surge through the most demanding processing loads, including advanced multitasking, critical business productivity, advanced visual design and modeling, serious gaming, and visually stunning digital media and entertainment.
Phenomenal performance with advanced processor design. The AMD Phenom™ processors are the most advanced processors for true multitasking with true quad-core design. Don’t get bogged down by non-native quad-core processors and obsolete front side bus architectures. With an integrated memory controller and shared L3 cache, AMD Phenom™ processors have low-latency access to main memory for amazingly rapid system response and phenomenal system performance.
Blast through performance bottlenecks. All AMD Phenom™ processors feature AMD64 with Direct Connect Architecture to blast through performance bottlenecks. Award winning HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology just got faster, providing support for full 1080p high-definition video and extreme total system bandwidth.
Shatter the memory barrier. Superior AMD64 architecture offers direct access to DDR2 memory. Enjoy virtually unlimited memory options with AMD64 technology and 64-bit Windows Vista.® Shatter the memory barrier with AMD Phenom™ processors and 64-bit Windows Vista.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Intel ® SOA Expressway
Intel® SOA Expressway is a software-appliance designed to simplify, accelerate, and secure the Enterprise SOA architecture. It expedites SOA deployments by addressing common SOA bottlenecks – it accelerates, secures, integrates and routes XML, web services and legacy data in a single, easy to manage form factor.
* SOA without Compromise: Simplify SOA infrastructure with specialized soft-appliances with no compromise on extensibility or virtualization.
* Cost Reduction: Address common SOA bottlenecks on standard Intel® Multi-Core servers – accelerate, secure, integrate and route XML, Web services and legacy using SOA without the need for purpose built appliances or multiple application servers.
* Simplify, Simplify, Simplify: Eliminate disruption to existing IT infrastructure caused by rigid governance, operational overhead and lack of virtualization typical of hardware SOA appliances. SOA Expressway contains everything you need for a high performance services mediation layer in one software form-factor.
* ISV and End-User Ready: Available both as a software solution through Intel and its resellers as well as a white-box for software vendors (ISV)
The technology behind Intel’s SOA Expressway is based on 8-years of research and development both within Intel and through the acquisition of Sarvega, Inc and has been field tested in some of largest security and performance-sensitive deployments of distributed SOA design patterns.
* SOA without Compromise: Simplify SOA infrastructure with specialized soft-appliances with no compromise on extensibility or virtualization.
* Cost Reduction: Address common SOA bottlenecks on standard Intel® Multi-Core servers – accelerate, secure, integrate and route XML, Web services and legacy using SOA without the need for purpose built appliances or multiple application servers.
* Simplify, Simplify, Simplify: Eliminate disruption to existing IT infrastructure caused by rigid governance, operational overhead and lack of virtualization typical of hardware SOA appliances. SOA Expressway contains everything you need for a high performance services mediation layer in one software form-factor.
* ISV and End-User Ready: Available both as a software solution through Intel and its resellers as well as a white-box for software vendors (ISV)
The technology behind Intel’s SOA Expressway is based on 8-years of research and development both within Intel and through the acquisition of Sarvega, Inc and has been field tested in some of largest security and performance-sensitive deployments of distributed SOA design patterns.
Business PCs
Notebooks with Intel® Centrino® 2 with vPro™ technology and desktops with Intel® Core™2 processors with vPro™ technology are optimized to help IT better manage and protect your fleet of business PCs. Safeguarding your business from data loss and disruption, these desktop and notebook PCs deliver proactive and enhanced security and remote manageability even if the PC is off or the OS is inoperable,¹ lowering IT management costs and reducing the need for deskside visits.²
Designed to unleash the benefits of business software, Intel vPro technology helps IT enhance fleet manageability by combining PCs with Intel vPro technology with top software management solutions from providers like Microsoft, Symantec, LANdesk, HP, and more. And with the exceptional energy-efficient performance of the latest hafnium-based 45nm Intel® Core™ microarchitecture, you'll have a robust foundation for Microsoft Windows Vista* along with future 64-bit and next-generation multithreaded software.
Designed to unleash the benefits of business software, Intel vPro technology helps IT enhance fleet manageability by combining PCs with Intel vPro technology with top software management solutions from providers like Microsoft, Symantec, LANdesk, HP, and more. And with the exceptional energy-efficient performance of the latest hafnium-based 45nm Intel® Core™ microarchitecture, you'll have a robust foundation for Microsoft Windows Vista* along with future 64-bit and next-generation multithreaded software.
Intel® EP80579 Integrated Processor Product Line
Complete SOC for security, communications, storage and embedded designs
Based on Intel® architecture, the Intel® EP80579 Integrated Processor product line is the first in a series of breakthrough system on-a-chip (SOC) processors, delivering excellent performance-per-watt for small form factor designs.
This fully compatible product line (Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor and Intel® EP80579 Integrated Processor with Intel® QuickAssist Technology) provides an outstanding combination of performance, power efficiency, footprint savings and cost-effectiveness compared to discrete, multi-chip solutions.
These integrated processors are ideal for small-to-medium business (SMB) and enterprise security and communications appliances (including VPN/firewall and unified threat management), transaction terminals, interactive clients, print and imaging applications, wireless and WiMax access applications, SMB and home network attached storage, converged IP PBX solutions, converged access platforms, IP media servers, VoIP gateways and industrial automation applications.
Based on Intel® architecture, the Intel® EP80579 Integrated Processor product line is the first in a series of breakthrough system on-a-chip (SOC) processors, delivering excellent performance-per-watt for small form factor designs.
This fully compatible product line (Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor and Intel® EP80579 Integrated Processor with Intel® QuickAssist Technology) provides an outstanding combination of performance, power efficiency, footprint savings and cost-effectiveness compared to discrete, multi-chip solutions.
These integrated processors are ideal for small-to-medium business (SMB) and enterprise security and communications appliances (including VPN/firewall and unified threat management), transaction terminals, interactive clients, print and imaging applications, wireless and WiMax access applications, SMB and home network attached storage, converged IP PBX solutions, converged access platforms, IP media servers, VoIP gateways and industrial automation applications.
Intel® Atom™ Processor for Mobile Internet Devices
Features and benefits
Powering the newest and most exciting Mobile Internet Devices, Intel Centrino Atom processor technology unleashes the best Internet experiences on the go.¹ enabling you to enjoy fast performance, smooth video streaming and playback, and brilliant graphics—all in a powerful and pocketable device.
With devices getting smaller, sleeker, and lighter than ever, you'll be able to choose from a variety of exciting new devices to keep you connected, entertained, informed and productive- and meet the demanding needs of your highly mobile lifestyle.¹
Consumer lifestyles have become more mobile and dependent on needing access to the internet in more places than ever before. Devices are getting smaller and require high performance processors that consume low power. Mobile Internet Devices based on Intel Centrino Atom processor technology enable more of everything you love on-the-go:
* Put great performance in the palm of your hand. Based on the latest 45nm process technology, the Intel® Atom™ processor, the fastest processor among sub-3W processors, uses groundbreaking silicon design that packs big performance in a remarkably small space. With features like Hyper-Threading Technology* and Power Optimized Front Side Bus, end users can get the same internet experience they are used to on their PC with faster responsiveness and web page loads, plus the ability to multitask - all in a smaller, more portable form factor.
* Video in More Places. Sharing videos on the web has become increasingly mainstream among end users. With support for more video players and codecs, you are able to view the latest videos with ease. You can also view HD content on your Mobile Internet Device, with support for up to 720p and 1080i HD video formats. This is enabled by the single-chip Intel® System Controller Hub, which features Intel® Clear Video Technology for MIDs, allowing for low power, full-frame, and hardware accelerated video playback.
* Enjoy 3D Graphics Enjoy enhanced user interfaces and visual effects with the high performance, low power graphics engine of the Intel® System Controller Hub featuring support for DX9L and OpenGL which enable a new class of applications for mobile devices, including select PC Games.
* Long battery life keeps you going. The Intel® Atom™ processor is an ultra low-power processor. Along with power saving features in the Intel® System Controller Hub, like Deep Power Down Technology and Intel® Display Power Saving Technology, you can stay connected longer without having to plug in as often.
* Find connections when you need them Connect wirelessly where and when you want-at home, in the office, or on the go, hitting up hotspots around town or around the world. Wireless Connectivity on Mobile Internet Devices is supported in a variety of ways: Bluetooth, WiFi, 3G or WiMAX.²
Powering the newest and most exciting Mobile Internet Devices, Intel Centrino Atom processor technology unleashes the best Internet experiences on the go.¹ enabling you to enjoy fast performance, smooth video streaming and playback, and brilliant graphics—all in a powerful and pocketable device.
With devices getting smaller, sleeker, and lighter than ever, you'll be able to choose from a variety of exciting new devices to keep you connected, entertained, informed and productive- and meet the demanding needs of your highly mobile lifestyle.¹
Consumer lifestyles have become more mobile and dependent on needing access to the internet in more places than ever before. Devices are getting smaller and require high performance processors that consume low power. Mobile Internet Devices based on Intel Centrino Atom processor technology enable more of everything you love on-the-go:
* Put great performance in the palm of your hand. Based on the latest 45nm process technology, the Intel® Atom™ processor, the fastest processor among sub-3W processors, uses groundbreaking silicon design that packs big performance in a remarkably small space. With features like Hyper-Threading Technology* and Power Optimized Front Side Bus, end users can get the same internet experience they are used to on their PC with faster responsiveness and web page loads, plus the ability to multitask - all in a smaller, more portable form factor.
* Video in More Places. Sharing videos on the web has become increasingly mainstream among end users. With support for more video players and codecs, you are able to view the latest videos with ease. You can also view HD content on your Mobile Internet Device, with support for up to 720p and 1080i HD video formats. This is enabled by the single-chip Intel® System Controller Hub, which features Intel® Clear Video Technology for MIDs, allowing for low power, full-frame, and hardware accelerated video playback.
* Enjoy 3D Graphics Enjoy enhanced user interfaces and visual effects with the high performance, low power graphics engine of the Intel® System Controller Hub featuring support for DX9L and OpenGL which enable a new class of applications for mobile devices, including select PC Games.
* Long battery life keeps you going. The Intel® Atom™ processor is an ultra low-power processor. Along with power saving features in the Intel® System Controller Hub, like Deep Power Down Technology and Intel® Display Power Saving Technology, you can stay connected longer without having to plug in as often.
* Find connections when you need them Connect wirelessly where and when you want-at home, in the office, or on the go, hitting up hotspots around town or around the world. Wireless Connectivity on Mobile Internet Devices is supported in a variety of ways: Bluetooth, WiFi, 3G or WiMAX.²
Intel® Atom™ Processor
The Intel® Atom™ processor is Intel's smallest processor, built with the world's smallest transistors and manufactured on Intel's industry-leading 45nm Hi-k Metal Gate technology. The Intel Atom processor was purpose-built for simple, affordable, netbooks and nettops.
Intel Atom processor-based netbooks and nettops offer both an easy-to-use mobile device with simple interfaces and targeted performance for a good online experience. They are rugged and compact in design, and offer the freedom and flexibility of wireless connectivity¹.
Great for Internet, these devices are an affordable option for education, photo and video viewing, social networking, voice over IP, e-mail, messaging, browsing, and numerous other Internet activities and basic applications.
Intel Atom processor-based netbooks and nettops offer both an easy-to-use mobile device with simple interfaces and targeted performance for a good online experience. They are rugged and compact in design, and offer the freedom and flexibility of wireless connectivity¹.
Great for Internet, these devices are an affordable option for education, photo and video viewing, social networking, voice over IP, e-mail, messaging, browsing, and numerous other Internet activities and basic applications.
Workstation Processors
Performance elite: Intel® Xeon® processor 5400 series
* Transform complex and visually intensive data into actionable information enabled by up to eight computational cores of pure performance.
* Enjoy optimized visualization by balancing processing, memory and bandwidth resources to deliver rich visual experiences.
* Do more in less time with up to 6X the throughput¹ so you can mega-task your way through parallel workflows.
Performance on the move:
Intel® mobile processor and processor technology
Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
* Get the highest performing mobile workstation processor optimized for people on the move.²
* Enjoy great graphics and visualization with enhanced 3D and high-definition video capabilities.
* Experience mobility made better, designed for the longest possible battery life and excellent wireless connectivity.
Entry-level performance: Intel® Core™2 processor family
Intel® Core™2 Quad processors
* Experience excellent performance for digital content creation, engineering, and financial workloads.
* Enjoy basic optimized visualization delivering a wide range of memory and graphics options to support entry-level user requirements.
* Explore more in less time with parallel workflows enabled by energy-efficient, quiet, and cool Intel® quad-core technology
* Transform complex and visually intensive data into actionable information enabled by up to eight computational cores of pure performance.
* Enjoy optimized visualization by balancing processing, memory and bandwidth resources to deliver rich visual experiences.
* Do more in less time with up to 6X the throughput¹ so you can mega-task your way through parallel workflows.
Performance on the move:
Intel® mobile processor and processor technology
Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
* Get the highest performing mobile workstation processor optimized for people on the move.²
* Enjoy great graphics and visualization with enhanced 3D and high-definition video capabilities.
* Experience mobility made better, designed for the longest possible battery life and excellent wireless connectivity.
Entry-level performance: Intel® Core™2 processor family
Intel® Core™2 Quad processors
* Experience excellent performance for digital content creation, engineering, and financial workloads.
* Enjoy basic optimized visualization delivering a wide range of memory and graphics options to support entry-level user requirements.
* Explore more in less time with parallel workflows enabled by energy-efficient, quiet, and cool Intel® quad-core technology
Server Processors
Intel® Xeon® processor 7400 series
Intel® Xeon® processor 7400 series
* Extending today's lead in virtualization performance with built-in hardware assisted features and breakthrough gains in performance and energy efficiency²
* Built for data-demanding enterprise applications with up to 6 cores and a large shared 16MB L3 cache per processor, enabling more transactions per server
* More headroom, improved reliability, and the highest scalability available for large scale server consolidation and business-critical virtualization.
Intel® Xeon® processor 5000 sequence
Intel Xeon processor 5000 sequence
* Designed for robust high-performance computing
* Ideal for e-mail, database, and Web servers
* Outstanding price/performance and broad 64-bit industry support
* Available high-density, low-power options
Intel® Xeon® processor 3000 sequence
Intel Xeon processor 3000 sequence
* Great for e-mail and file/print services
* Enhanced Intel® Core™ microarchitecture for exception performance and power efficiency
* High-density entry-level configurations and high-performance computing
Intel® Itanium® processor 9000 sequence
Intel® Itanium® processor 9000 sequence
* Large-scale databases, data warehouses, ERP, business intelligence, and data analytics
* Scales up to 512 processors and an incredible full Petabyte (1024TB) of RAM
* Ultimate scalable performance, flexibility, and reliability
Intel® Xeon® processor 7400 series
* Extending today's lead in virtualization performance with built-in hardware assisted features and breakthrough gains in performance and energy efficiency²
* Built for data-demanding enterprise applications with up to 6 cores and a large shared 16MB L3 cache per processor, enabling more transactions per server
* More headroom, improved reliability, and the highest scalability available for large scale server consolidation and business-critical virtualization.
Intel® Xeon® processor 5000 sequence
Intel Xeon processor 5000 sequence
* Designed for robust high-performance computing
* Ideal for e-mail, database, and Web servers
* Outstanding price/performance and broad 64-bit industry support
* Available high-density, low-power options
Intel® Xeon® processor 3000 sequence
Intel Xeon processor 3000 sequence
* Great for e-mail and file/print services
* Enhanced Intel® Core™ microarchitecture for exception performance and power efficiency
* High-density entry-level configurations and high-performance computing
Intel® Itanium® processor 9000 sequence
Intel® Itanium® processor 9000 sequence
* Large-scale databases, data warehouses, ERP, business intelligence, and data analytics
* Scales up to 512 processors and an incredible full Petabyte (1024TB) of RAM
* Ultimate scalable performance, flexibility, and reliability
Notebook Processors
Intel® Core™ processor family delivers advanced mobile performance and is built for energy-efficient power savings.
Intel® Core™2 Extreme mobile processor
Experience the world's highest performing mobile processor¹. Enjoy revolutionary levels of performance enabling vivid, high-definition experiences and multi-tasking responsiveness from state-of-the-art Intel dual-core technologies.
Intel® Core™2 Quad mobile processor
Introducing Intel® Core™2 Quad processor for notebook PCs, designed to handle massive compute and visualization workloads enabled by powerful multi-core technology.
Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor
Based on Intel's revolutionary Intel® Core™ microarchitecture. Experience new levels of system responsiveness when running multiple applications and smarter battery performance designed to help extend mobility.
Intel® Core™ Duo mobile processor
Intel's first mobile dual-core processor executes multiple threads simultaneously using two cores, thereby helping to maximize performance and multitasking capabilities.
Intel® Core™2 Solo mobile processor
The Intel Core 2 Solo processor is the next generation single-core mobile processor that provides freedom and flexibility to live, work, and play on-the-go.
Intel® Core™ Solo mobile processor
The Intel Core Solo processor is a single-core mobile processor that provides freedom and flexibility to live, work, and play on-the-go.
Intel® Core™2 Extreme mobile processor
Experience the world's highest performing mobile processor¹. Enjoy revolutionary levels of performance enabling vivid, high-definition experiences and multi-tasking responsiveness from state-of-the-art Intel dual-core technologies.
Intel® Core™2 Quad mobile processor
Introducing Intel® Core™2 Quad processor for notebook PCs, designed to handle massive compute and visualization workloads enabled by powerful multi-core technology.
Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor
Based on Intel's revolutionary Intel® Core™ microarchitecture. Experience new levels of system responsiveness when running multiple applications and smarter battery performance designed to help extend mobility.
Intel® Core™ Duo mobile processor
Intel's first mobile dual-core processor executes multiple threads simultaneously using two cores, thereby helping to maximize performance and multitasking capabilities.
Intel® Core™2 Solo mobile processor
The Intel Core 2 Solo processor is the next generation single-core mobile processor that provides freedom and flexibility to live, work, and play on-the-go.
Intel® Core™ Solo mobile processor
The Intel Core Solo processor is a single-core mobile processor that provides freedom and flexibility to live, work, and play on-the-go.
Desktop Processors
The Intel® Core™2 processor family delivers unrivaled performance and breakthrough energy efficiency. The Intel® Core™2 processor family are Intel's newest processors, built using 45nm technology with hafnium-infused circuitry which improves performance even further.¹ Just imagine the possibilities.
Featured product
Intel® Core™ i7-965 processor Extreme Edition
The highest performing desktop processor on the planet.¹ Shatter the limits of desktop computing with the intelligent performance of the Intel® Core™ i7-965 processor Extreme Edition, the smartest way to blast through highly-threaded games and applications.
Intel® Core™ i7 processor Extreme Edition
Intel® Core™ i7 processor Extreme Edition
Conquer the world of extreme gaming with the fastest processor on the planet: the Intel® Core™ i7 processor Extreme Edition.¹ With faster, intelligent multi-core technology that responds to your workload, it delivers an incredible breakthrough in gaming performance.
Intel® Core™ i7 processor
Intel® Core™ i7 processor
With faster, intelligent multi-core technology that automatically applies processing power where it's needed most, new Intel® Core™ i7 processors deliver an incredible breakthrough in PC performance. They're the best desktop processors on the planet.
Intel® Core™2 Extreme processor
For extreme computing. Enjoy revolutionary levels of performance enabling vivid, high-definition experiences and multi-tasking responsiveness from state-of-the-art Intel dual-core and quad-core technologies.
Intel® Core™2 Quad processor
Intel® Core™2 Quad processor
Multimedia enthusiasts, prepare to enthuse. Bring quad-core performance to your desktop with the Intel® Core™2 Quad processor. It's the ideal engine for highly threaded entertainment applications and highly productive multitasking.
Intel® Core™2 Duo processor
Intel® Core™2 Duo processor
The power to perform. With power-optimized enabled dual-core technology and exceptional energy efficiency, the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor excels running the most intense applications.
Featured product
Intel® Core™ i7-965 processor Extreme Edition
The highest performing desktop processor on the planet.¹ Shatter the limits of desktop computing with the intelligent performance of the Intel® Core™ i7-965 processor Extreme Edition, the smartest way to blast through highly-threaded games and applications.
Intel® Core™ i7 processor Extreme Edition
Intel® Core™ i7 processor Extreme Edition
Conquer the world of extreme gaming with the fastest processor on the planet: the Intel® Core™ i7 processor Extreme Edition.¹ With faster, intelligent multi-core technology that responds to your workload, it delivers an incredible breakthrough in gaming performance.
Intel® Core™ i7 processor
Intel® Core™ i7 processor
With faster, intelligent multi-core technology that automatically applies processing power where it's needed most, new Intel® Core™ i7 processors deliver an incredible breakthrough in PC performance. They're the best desktop processors on the planet.
Intel® Core™2 Extreme processor
For extreme computing. Enjoy revolutionary levels of performance enabling vivid, high-definition experiences and multi-tasking responsiveness from state-of-the-art Intel dual-core and quad-core technologies.
Intel® Core™2 Quad processor
Intel® Core™2 Quad processor
Multimedia enthusiasts, prepare to enthuse. Bring quad-core performance to your desktop with the Intel® Core™2 Quad processor. It's the ideal engine for highly threaded entertainment applications and highly productive multitasking.
Intel® Core™2 Duo processor
Intel® Core™2 Duo processor
The power to perform. With power-optimized enabled dual-core technology and exceptional energy efficiency, the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor excels running the most intense applications.
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