Wednesday, December 10, 2008

AMD future plans

the second largest processor producer in the world announced the plans
for the "4x4" platform, aimed at consumers who demand the highest-performing PCs.
This will feature a four-core, multi-socket processor configuration uniquely possible via AMD's Direct Connect Architecture and will be designed to be upgraded to eight total processor cores when AMD launches quad-core processors in 2007.

Regarding the evolution of the AMD64 platform, CTO (Chief Technology Officer) Phil Hester unveiled AMD's next-generation architecture for server and desktop processors, and a new chip design for future mobile platforms.

These next generation processors will be built using AMD's advanced 65nm Silicon-on-Insulator process, and include a broad range of functionality and micro-architectural improvements

AMD expects to increase the performance-per-watt of today's AMD Opteron processor-powered servers by approximately 60 percent through 2007, and by approximately 150 percent through 2008.

AMD's new mobile design is planned for the second half of 2007, and includes key architectural advancements allowing for increased power efficiency and battery life in AMD processor-powered mobile platforms.

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