WHAT: Fulfilling previously announced plans; AMD has now extended 64-bit capability to the AMD Sempron™ processors for desktop PCs, providing consumers with affordable performance for today’s value-conscious buyers of desktop PCs.
Lenovo Group, China’s largest PC Company, will begin offering 64-bit-enabled AMD Sempron processor systems in China starting today.
Now consumers can benefit from 64-bit computing on the AMD64 architecture, and will experience the smart combination of value and performance for day-to-day computing.
WHO BENEFITS: The AMD Sempron processor is targeted towards families, students and other budget-conscious or entry-level computer buyers. With features for day-to-day computing including Enhanced Virus Protection*, HyperTransport™ technology and 3DNow!™ Professional technology, consumers can enjoy reliable performance for a wide variety of computing needs.
WHY: AMD is committed to bringing the right products to market at the right time. AMD’s customers have expressed considerable interest in seeing 64-bit capabilities enabled in AMD Sempron processors and the company is delivering on these needs. By providing 64-bit capabilities on AMD Sempron processors, AMD’s PC OEM partners will have the opportunity to take advantage of AMD64 technology to help ensure reliable performance and full-featured capability for their value-minded customer.
Additionally, the infrastructure is ready to support this progression. The recent release of the Windows XP x64 Edition operating system from Microsoft is one proof point that the market is now ready to extend 64-bit capabilities into the desktop value segment with AMD Sempron processors. AMD continues to work towards meeting the needs of budget-conscious customers as well as providing them with affordable performance, compatibility, security, and, with the addition of 64-bit computing, a flexible foundation to meet future requirements.
For more information, please see http://www.amd.com/sempron.
PRICING: The 64-bit AMD Sempron processors 2600+, 2800+, 3000+, 3100+, and 3300+ will be priced at US $74, $83, $98, $113, and $140 respectively.
