AMD has introduced a range of
new desktop processors designed for users seeking low energy but
high performance computing.
The new energy-efficient 45W
AMD Athlon 64 single-core processors 3500+
and 3800+ can help consumers and businesses save energy and
experience significant performance-per-watt benefits, said
AMD.
And for those who crave really high performance, AMD has also
introduced the Athlon 64 X2 dual-core processor 6000+.
AMD said the new processors are expected to be immediately
available in the channel and from OEMs, including Alienware,
Fujitsu Siemens Computers, Systemax and Voodoo.
The new energy-efficient AMD Athlon 64 processors 3500+ and
3800+ are based on
65nm technology. Using the reduced line
widths enabled by 65nm technology, AMD can produce more
transmitters on a 300mm wafer, while at the same time
manufacturing processors designed for low-power consumption.
Jim McGregor, an analyst at In-Stat, said, “Customers continue
to demand solutions that focus on low power consumption and quieter
operation, with an eye to sleeker, more efficient PCs.
“Advances in energy-efficient computing go beyond offering
end-users lower energy bills;, they can also enable OEMs and system
builders to deliver smaller, more innovative form factors to
market.”
Intel is ahead of AMD when it comes to the number of chips
produced using 65nm technology.
Sun moves back to Intel chips for enterprise server
offering
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