AMD Introduces Next Generation AMD Athlon II Processor, Adds Dual Core to Record-Setting AMD Phenom II Processor Lineup

AMD Athlon II Processor Delivers New Native Dual-Core Architecture, Efficient
45nm Technology and 3 GHz Performance at an Affordable Price

AMD Phenom II X2 Black Edition Processor Combines Value and Unlocked Potential
for Gamers and Tuners on a Budget
TAIPEI, Taiwan--(Business Wire)--
Bringing its acclaimed 45nm technology to new high-volume processor designs, AMD
(NYSE: AMD) today announced two new dual-core desktop processors. Building on 10
years of AMD Athlon processor innovation, the new 45nm AMD Athlon II X2 250
processor gives mainstream consumers exceptional performance, efficiency and
value. For enthusiasts and overclockers, AMD also announces the AMD Phenom II X2
550 Black Edition processor, the first ever dual-core AMD Phenom II CPU.* With
this latest addition to the AMD Phenom II processor family, users can now
experience the power of AMD platform technology, codenamed "Dragon," with dual-,
triple- and quad-core configurations.

AMD Athlon II X2 Processor Details

* The AMD Athlon II X2 250 performs exceptionally well when combined with AMD
chipsets and integrated graphics solutions to create an all-AMD platform.
Platforms featuring all-AMD technology can deliver up to twice the graphics
performance of those with Intel integrated graphics.¹
* Windows 7 is optimized for multi-core processors like AMD Athlon II processors
to give consumers an amazingly fast, simple and engaging PC experience.** For
example, Windows 7 is tuned to make the most of these new processors` power
management features, such as AMD PowerNow! 3.0 technology. AMD power management
technologies, in combination with Windows 7, can help OEMs and partners to build
exceptionally green, cool and quiet PCs.
* Based on AMD`s acclaimed 45nm process technology, the AMD Athlon II dual-core
processor has a TDP of 65W and can slash power consumption by up to 50 percent
when doing basic tasks, up to 40 percent when running heavy workloads and up to
50 percent when at idle.²

AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition Details

* AMD Black Edition processors, like the AMD Phenom II X2 550, help users to
take control and unleash the maximum potential of Dragon platform technology`s
unprecedented performance tuning capabilities.* The same massive headroom that
set world records in recent months is at users` finger tips, offering impressive
performance at a price the competition can`t beat.³
* Users can also maximize their overclocking experience by utilizing the new
features and capabilities of AMD OverDrive 3.0, designed to enable quick and
effective tuning of their PC experience for optimal performance.*
* With dual-, triple- or quad-core processors, AMD provides platform level
solutions at multiple price points, each of which exceeds expectations for
virtually any user.

Other Resources:

* Press looking for more information on AMD Athlon II X2 250 and AMD Phenom II
X2 550 Black Edition, click here.
* Click here for more detail on AMD processor pricing.
* Compare AMD Phenom II processors.
* Find out more about Dragon platform technology and see it in action.
* Check out all of AMD`s processors and get more information here.
* Follow AMD desktop updates on Twitter: @AMDDesktop.
* Hear what AMD executives have to say on AMD blogs.

* In collaboration with Thermaltake and BMW Group DesignworksUSA, comes an ideal
environment for AMD`s high-performance CPU and GPU solutions - the Level 10
Limited Edition chassis. Check it out!

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1 Results based on testing at AMD performance labs; results are normalized to
the Intel Platform; AMD Platform configuration: Intel configuration: Intel Core
2 Duo 5400 processor; Motherboard: DG45ID; Graphics: G45 Express; Memory: 4GB
Corsair CM2X2048-8500C5D; Operating System: Windows Vista 64 Ultimate; AMD
configuration: AMD Athlon II 250 processor; Motherboard: M4A78T-E; Graphics: ATI
Radeon HD 3300 integrated graphics; Memory: 4GB Corsair TR3XG1600C8D; Operating
System: Windows Vista 64 Ultimate.; Unreal Tournament 3, Supreme Commander:
Forged Alliance and Company of Heroes are measured in Frames Per Second when
using built-in demos and levels.; 3DMark Vantage Entry Score. Results are
measured in Marks.

2 Results based on testing at AMD performance labs; results are normalized to
the AMD Athlon X2 7850; AMD Athlon - configuration: AMD Athlon X2 7850
processor; Motherboard: GA-MA790GP; Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 3330 integrated
graphics; Memory: 4GB Corsair CM2X2048-8500C5D; Operating System: Windows Vista
64 Ultimate. INTEL configuration: Intel processor; Motherboard: DG45ID;
Graphics: G45 Express; Memory: 4GB Corsair CM2X2048-8500C5D; Operating System:
Windows Vista 64 Ultimate; AMD Athlon II configuration: AMD Processor;
Motherboard: M4A78T-E; Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 3300 integrated graphics; Memory:
4GB Corsair TR3XG1600C8D; Operating System: Windows Vista 64 Ultimate.; SYSMark
O7 Preview Version Patch 4. Results are measured in Marks; MainConcept encoder
converts DoubleDutch.mpeg (114MB) to an H.264 format captured data is elapsed
time in seconds.; Photoshop Elements applies 5 auto-filters on 48 1600x1066
jpg-files and measures elapsed-time-in-seconds; 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.

3 Based on comparison of 65nm AMD Phenom X4 9950 125W to 45nm AMD Phenom II X4
940 125W. System Configuration: AMD internal reference motherboard (Shiner);
CHIPSET: RS780 / SB700 Chipset; BIOS: MS9A04-4; MEMORY: DDR2-800 2X1024MB; O/S:
Windows Vista SP-1; Other: C1E enabled, L3PwrSavEn enabled.

*AMD warranty does not cover damage caused by overclocking, even when enabled
via AMD OverDrive software.

**Requires a Windows 7-capable system.

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