AMD demonstrates dual core 64-bit PC chips

AMD has announced plans to introduce faster dual-core processors for PCs later this year.

Dual-core processors allow chip manufacturers to include more transistors onto the processor and deliver to users greater multi-tasking abilities.

Download this free guide

Software Updates: Our latest e-guide is available for your device. Download now?

See how operating systems are evolving with the help of continuous updates and learn about how the Spectre and Meltdown microprocessor flaws have led to improved, more secure processors being released and how Microsoft is evolving its Windows desktop operating system.

Start Download

• Corporate E-mail Address:

  You forgot to provide an Email Address.

  This email address doesn’t appear to be valid.

  This email address is already registered. Please login.

  You have exceeded the maximum character limit.

  Please provide a Corporate E-mail Address.

By submitting my Email address I confirm that I have read and accepted the Terms of Use and Declaration of Consent.

By submitting your personal information, you agree that TechTarget and its partners may contact you regarding relevant content, products and special offers.

You also agree that your personal information may be transferred and processed in the United States, and that you have read and agree to the Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy.

The chip manufacturer demonstrated its dual-core AMD Athlon 64 processor ahead of next week’s showcase developer event by its rival Intel.

AMD said the Athlon 64 could be used by a user for instance to burn CDs or DVDs, while simultaneously unzipping compressed files, and encoding high-resolution videos.

The company had already demonstrated similar solutions for servers at last week’s LinuxWorld conference.

Intel is also developing dual core solutions for PCs and servers. In enterprises such solutions are ideal for supporting more than one operating system on the same machine or running both 32-bit and 64-bit applications on the same platform.

More information on AMD’s multi-core technology click here >>