In a move designed to keep it competitive with rival Intel, chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices announced four new desktop processors based on a new 939-pin package that the company said will bolster memory support and boost performance. AMD said its four new Athlon 64 processors, which now have memory capabilities similar to its successful Opteron server processors, also will feature its Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP) hardware security and Cool’n’Quiet power-management technology.
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AMD Rolls Out New Desktop Athlons
Posted by: Jay Lyman June 1, 2004 09:44 AMIn a move designed to keep it competitive with rival Intel, chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices announced four new desktop processors based on a new 939-pin package that the company said will bolster memory support and boost performance. AMD said its four new Athlon 64 processors, which now have memory capabilities similar to its successful Opteron server processors, also will feature its Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP) hardware security and Cool’n’Quiet power-management technology.