AMD introduces the Athlon(tm) XP1900+ Processor

AMD INTRODUCES THE AMD
ATHLON(tm) XP PROCESSOR 1900+; EXTENDS AMD'S PERFORMANCE LEADERSHIP IN
DESKTOP PCS

 

-AMD's QuantiSpeed(tm) architecture delivers extreme performance for
Microsoft® Windows® XP-



SUNNYVALE, CA-NOVEMBER 5, 2001-AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the new
AMD Athlon(tm) XP processor 1900+, which sets a new level of
performance and continues to extend AMD's leadership with the world's
highest overall performing PC processor. The AMD Athlon XP processor
1900+ features QuantiSpeed(tm) architecture and delivers up to a
25-percent performance advantage versus competitive processors on
real-world applications, in such categories as digital media, office
productivity and 3D gaming.



AMD has worked closely with Microsoft to ensure systems powered by the
AMD Athlon XP processor with QuantiSpeed architecture provide Windows
XP users with extreme performance for a great PC experience.
QuantiSpeed is the key architectural feature of the AMD Athlon XP
processor that allows it to work more efficiently and increase
application performance.



"The AMD Athlon XP processor 1900+ with QuantiSpeed architecture
accelerates AMD's position as the PC processor performance
leader," said Ed Ellett, vice president of marketing for AMD's
Computation Products Group. "AMD continues to demonstrate that
megahertz is not the sole measure of performance. The AMD Athlon XP
processor combines innovative architectural design and expertise to
deliver the highest PC application performance for home and business
consumers."



AMD identifies the AMD Athlon XP processor using model numbers, as
opposed to clock speed in megahertz. Model numbers are designed to
convey the relative performance of AMD Athlon XP processors, as well
as communicate the architectural superiority over existing AMD Athlon
processors. The higher the model number, the better the performance.



To communicate processor performance in the future, AMD is driving the
True Performance Initiative, or TPI. TPI is intended to define a new,
more accurate measure of processor performance and assist customers in
understanding the benefits of PC performance.



"Compaq is pleased to offer PCs powered by the latest AMD Athlon
XP processing technology," said Brett Faulk, director of Home and
Small Office Desktop Marketing in Compaq Computer Corporation's Access
Business Group. "The advanced performance of the new AMD Athlon
XP processor 1900+ with QuantiSpeed architecture will enhance the
superior gaming, digital video, and productivity applications for
which Compaq Presario PCs are preferred." 



"The AMD Athlon XP processor 1900+ with QuantiSpeed architecture
is designed to work exceptionally well with today's demanding
real-world and mission-critical applications," said Paul
Petersen, vice president of product marketing and development at
MicronPC. "By providing the optimum balance of processor clock
speed and the amount of work done per clock cycle, the AMD Athlon XP
processor 1900+ with QuantiSpeed architecture is an ideal platform to
provide our PC enthusiast customers with a superior computing
experience."



AMD and its partners continue to drive performance improvements to the
Socket A platform. One of the latest innovations includes VIA's KT266a
chipset, which improves overall AMD Athlon XP processor performance.



"The combination of the VIA Apollo KT266A, the AMD Athlon XP
processor 1900+ with QuantiSpeed architecture, and DDR memory,
provides consumers with powerful technology that delivers exceptional
performance," said Ted Lee, vice president, sales and marketing,
VIA Technologies, Inc.



Availability



Systems featuring the AMD Athlon XP processor 1900+ are immediately
available from MicronPC. Other top-tier manufacturers, including
Compaq Computer Corporation, Fujitsu and Hewlett-Packard Company, also
are planning to offer AMD Athlon XP processor-based systems.



Pricing



The AMD Athlon XP processor 1900+ is priced at $269 in 1,000-unit
quantities. For more information on pricing, please visit:  http://www.amd.com/us-en/Corporate/VirtualPressRoom/0,,51_104_609,00.html



About the AMD Athlon(tm) XP Processor



The AMD Athlon(tm) XP processor features QuantiSpeed(tm) architecture,
384KB of on-chip, full-speed cache, and support for AMD's 3DNow!(tm)
Professional instructions for enhanced multimedia capabilities. The
AMD Athlon XP processor is compatible with AMD's Socket A
infrastructure, and supports the advanced 266MHz front-side bus. AMD
Athlon XP processors are manufactured using AMD's 0.18-micron copper
process technology in Fab 30 in Dresden, Germany.



About AMD



AMD is a global supplier of integrated circuits for the personal and
networked computer and communications markets with manufacturing
facilities in the United States, Europe, Japan, and Asia. AMD, a
Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor's 500 company, produces
microprocessors, Flash memory devices, and support circuitry for
communications and networking applications. Founded in 1969 and based
in Sunnyvale, California, AMD had revenues of $4.6 billion in 2000.
(NYSE: AMD).



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