AMD DEMONSTRATES NEXT-GENERATION PROCESSOR

AMD DEMONSTRATES NEXT-GENERATION PROCESSOR



-First public 'Hammer' processor demo debuts with 64-bit and 32-bit technology-



AMD (NYSE: AMD) today demonstrated our vision of the future of computing with
our next-generation processor, codenamed "Hammer."



"Great architectures are built on strong foundations, and 'Hammer' is rock
solid. Based on AMD's x86-64 technology, the 'Hammer' processor will be the
industry's first and only 64-bit processor for x86 computing, and is designed to
offer unparalleled performance on both 32-bit and 64-bit software," said Ed
Ellett, vice president of Marketing for AMD's Computation Products Group.
"Beyond performance, 'Hammer' will give users a smooth migration path to the
64-bit software of tomorrow, all the while preserving the billions of dollars of
today's 32-bit software applications."



"Hammer" processors are expected to be AMD's first x86 processors to have a
fully integrated DDR memory controller and "Hammer" processor-based solutions
are expected to be the first to incorporate a full HyperTransport(tm)
technology-based chipset. Both technology advancements help remove bottlenecks
and speed the flow of information through the PC. The "Hammer" processor family
will also be extremely versatile, with processor versions planned to power
systems from thin-and-light notebooks to 8-way enterprise servers.



AMD's demonstration featured "Hammer" running both a 64-bit Linux and 32-bit
Microsoft® Windows® operating system. The AMD "Hammer" processors were
manufactured on 0.13 micron, Silicon on Insulator (SOI) technology, which
together enable higher performance and lower power consumption.



"'Hammer' remains true to AMD's traditions. We're innovating within industry
standards, innovating with compatibility, and innovating with users in mind,"
said Fred Weber, Chief Technical Officer of the Computation Products Group of
AMD. "Because it is based on the long-established x86 instruction set
architecture, software developers, engineers and IT personnel don't have to
start over from scratch."



AMD expects to begin shipping the first version of the "Hammer" family of
processors at the end of 2002.



About "Hammer" Architecture



Industry leaders understand the need to anticipate and plan for future computing
needs while meeting today's challenges.  The "Hammer" processor architecture is
designed to provide unparalleled performance with 32-bit applications while
allowing a seamless migration path to 64-bit applications.  This future family
of microprocessors will also feature a high-performance integrated memory
controller and a high-speed scalable system bus using HyperTransport(tm)
technology.   



About AMD's x86-64 Technology

 

AMD's straightforward approach to 64-bit computing builds upon the x86
instruction set, one of the industry's most proven and widely supported
technologies. AMD's x86-64 technology is designed to support applications that
address large amounts of physical and virtual memory, such as high performance
servers, database management systems, and CAD tools. The x86-64 technology
seamlessly integrates into the current computing and support environment, and is
designed to enable enterprise to deploy high performance 64-bit capable systems.



About HyperTransport(tm) Technology



HyperTransport technology is a high-speed, high-performance, point-to-point link
for integrated circuits, and is designed to meet the bandwidth needs of
tomorrow's computing and communications platforms. It helps reduce the number of
buses while providing a high-performance link for PCs, workstations, and
servers, as well as numerous embedded applications and highly scalable
multiprocessing systems. HyperTransport technology is designed to allow chips
inside of PCs, networking and communications devices to communicate with each
other up to 48 times faster than with some existing bus technologies.



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 $3.9 billion in 2001. (NYSE: AMD).



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Cautionary Statement



This release contains forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the
safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995.  Forward-looking statements are generally preceded by words such as
"plans," "expects," "believes," "anticipates" or "intends."  Investors are
cautioned that all forward-looking statements in this release involve risks and
uncertainty that could cause actual results to differ materially from current
expectations, including the risks that the "Hammer" processor will not be
introduced on schedule, will not perform pursuant to its design specifications,
and will not achieve customer and/or market acceptance. We urge investors to
review in detail the risks and uncertainties in the Company's filings with the
United States Securities Exchange Commission.





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