More Choices Available for Cloud and Dense Computing Environments with New Six-Core AMD Opteron(TM) EE Processor
Increased Performance in Same 40-Watt ACP Power Band as Previous Generations; Meets Unique Requirements of Hyperscale Datacenters
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AMD (NYSE:AMD) today announced the immediate availability of the new Six-Core AMD Opteron(TM) EE processor at 40W ACP. Delivering up to 31 percent higher performance-per-watt over standard Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors(1), the Six-Core AMD Opteron EE processor is tailored to meet the demands of customers who need strong performance, but must trim out every watt possible in a server system and reduce the datacenter's power draw.
-- Many customers requiring this very low power processor deploy dense,
large-scale IT projects where system power trumps raw performance and
every watt of power savings can have significant positive impact on the
bottom line.
-- AMD offers a wide range of energy-efficient processors; customers now
have 15 low and very low power server processor choices available.
-- All of AMD's low power processors are fully-featured and available with
the same AMD Virtualization (AMD-V(TM)) technology and AMD-P features
for advanced virtualization and power savings capability as standard
power versions.
-- This 40W ACP processor is currently being integrated in custom solutions
programs and will be available from system builders for cloud and Web
2.0 customers where density and low power are key considerations.
"It's important for our industry to look at how technology is being used and where customers have emerging needs," said Patrick Patla, vice president and general manager, Server and Workstation Division. "The AMD Opteron EE processor enables OEMs to deliver energy-sipping servers that don't compromise on power management, virtualization or performance features. It is specifically designed to help address the challenges that are generating a great deal of discussion these days - building and running very dense data centers for Web services, while doing more with less."
Supporting Resources
AMD@Work blog - Energy Efficiency
AMD@Work blog - Virtualization Performance
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(1)The result for Six-Core AMD Opteron(TM) processor Model 2419 EE (SPECpower_ssj(TM)2008 overall 1614 ssj_ops/watt) is based upon data published to Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation as of August 27, 2009. The result for Quad-Core AMD Opteron(TM) processor Model 2384 (SPECpower_ssj(TM)2008 overall 1166 ssj_ops/watt) is based upon AMD internal testing as of August 12, 2009. The other results stated above reflect results published on http://www.spec.org/ as of August 12, 2009. The comparison presented above is based on the best performing two-socket servers using AMD Opteron(TM) processor Models 2419 EE and 2384. For the latest results, visit www.spec.org.
Source: Advanced Micro Devices
Released August 31, 2009