AMD Introduces New Six Core Processor and Expanded Desktop Processor Lineup

AMD Erases Excuses For Delaying Your PC Purchase

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD):

What: AMD (NYSE:AMD) today announced new arrivals to its processor line giving more reasons than ever to upgrade to the visual experience of a new PC featuring VISION Technology from AMD. These processors join AMD's award winning AMD 8-series chipset and ATI Radeon(TM) HD 5000 series graphics for PCs that combine stunning high definition video and 3D graphics with multi-tasking performance.

    --  The AMD Phenom(TM) II X6 1075 processor slots in just below our flagship
        1090T model, offering high-end features like Turbo CORE acceleration
        technology and six-core performance for less than $250.
    --  The AMD Phenom(TM) II X2 560 Black Edition processor is an affordable
        alternative for enthusiasts looking for performance tuning capabilities
        for more performance or lower power consumption.

Why: The growth of high definition digital media content and devices continues. The versatility of VISION Technology-based PCs creates almost limitless possibilities for consumers, such as moving to the internet for video entertainment, creating lasting video and photo memories, playing the most visually intensive PC games, and improving performance for multi-tasking.

Who: Anyone looking to upgrade to a new PC combining multi-core value, versatile platform options, and high definition video & 3D graphics can see the difference in a new PC with VISION Technology from AMD.

Resources:

    --  AMD's VISION 2010 Guide shows how to map your needs to a new PC
    --  Check out current promotions including AMD products from CyberPower,
        iBuyPower, NCIX, NewEgg, and TigerDirect
    --  More information on AMD desktop processor models, prices and comparisons
        is available here
    --  Follow all news from the AMD Desktop team on Twitter at @AMDDesktop
    --  Read reasons to upgrade to a new desktop PC and more AMD blogs at
        http://blogs.amd.com

About AMD

Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is an innovative technology company dedicated to collaborating with customers and technology partners to ignite the next generation of computing and graphics solutions at work, home and play. For more information, visit http://www.amd.com.

AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, ATI, the ATI logo, AMD Phenom, Radeon, The Ultimate Visual Experience and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

    Source: Advanced Micro Devices

Released September 21, 2010