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Introducing
the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor Systems |
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Welcome to TRUE
multi-tasking: Multi-tasking is vital to how your clients use their computers. But as programs become more advanced, the virtual multi-tasking enabled by single-core processors can’t keep up with your clients’ need to work on multiple programs simultaneously. The AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor enables TRUE multi-tasking --- taking productivity to a new level. Dual-core technology is like having two processors working together, each one taking care of different applications. Your clients can simultaneously burn a CD, run a virus check, print a full-color report, and do a database update --- faster and more efficiently.
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| The AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor Product Specifications |
| Cache
Size: |
L1 Cache (Construction + Data): 128KB + 128KB (64KB + 64KB
for each core)
L2 Cache: 1MB + 1MB or 512KB + 512KB
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| Process
Technology: |
90-nanometer
SOI (silicon-on-insulator) technology |
| HyperTransport™
Technology Links: |
One
16-bit/16-bit link @ up to 2000MHz full duplex |
| Memory: |
Integrated
DDR memory controller ---up to 6.4GB/sec memory bandwith |
| Types
of Memory: |
PC1600,
PC2100, PC2700, and PC3200 DDR unbuffered memory |
| Die
Size/ Transistors: |
Approximately
199mm die size/233M transistors |
| Chipsets: |
Solutions
are now available from ATi, nVidia, SIS, ULi, and Via |
| Packaging: |
939-pin
organic micro Pin Grid Array (PGA) |
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Product Specifications for each Model
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Model
No.
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Code
Name
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Clock
Frequency
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System
Bus
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Socket
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Voltage
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Max.
Temp.
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Thermal
Power
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L2
Cache
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CMOT
Tech.
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4800+
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Toledo
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2400MHz
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2000MHz
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Socket939
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1.35-1.40V
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65°C
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110W
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1MB+1MB
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90mm
SOI
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4600+
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Manchester
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2400MHz
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2000MHz
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Socket939
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1.35-1.40V
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65°C
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110W
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512KB
+ 512KB
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90mm
SOI
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4400+
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Toledo
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2200MHz
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2000MHz
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Socket939
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1.35-1.40V
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65°C
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110W
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1MB+1MB
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90mm
SOI
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4200+
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Manchester
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2200MHz
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2000MHz
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Socket939
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1.35-1.40V
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65°C
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110W
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512KB
+ 512KB
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90mm
SOI
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Single-Core
Processor Systems vs. Dual-Core Processor Systems |
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On Single-core systems, multi-tasking can max out CPU utilization, resulting in decreased performance as operations have to wait to be processed. On dual-core systems, since each core has its own cache, the operating system has sufficient resources to handle most compute intensive tasks in parallel. Therefore, the Dual-core technology can improve the overall system efficiency and application performance for computers running multiple applications at the same time. |
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Why
AMD Athlon™ 64 X2
Dual-Core Processor Systems |
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Three
reasons to buy AMD
Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor Systems |
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AMD's Dual-Core Technology Design & Direct Connect
Architecture. |
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AMD’s Dual-Core Technology Design is special in that the two CPUs communicate at processor speed, where other designs in the market share the front-side bus of 800 Mhz. |
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In
addition, AMD's Direct Connect Architecture helps
reduce the real challenges and bottlenecks of system
architectures. |
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. Memory is directly connected to the CPU optimizing memory performance |
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. I/O is directly connected to the CPU for more balanced throughput and I/O |
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. CPUs are connected directly to CPUs allowing for more linear symmetrical multiprocessing |
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2.
AMD designed its processors from the beginning to accept two CPU
cores on one die. Therefore making it easy to migrate to
multi-core processors. |
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. Existing
platform support |
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No design changes |
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No heatsink updates |
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No hidden costs! |
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. True on-die
dual core |
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--- AMD64 Architecture |
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--- Die speed inter-core communication |
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--- Leverages benefits of Athlon 6 |
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. High
Performance |
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3.
The Athlon™ 64 X2 processors provides the same level of system features as the AMD Athlon™ 64 product family: |
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. Enhanced
Virus Protection (EVP) for Microsoft® Windows® XP
Service Pack 2 |
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. Cool’n’Quiet™
technology which minimizes heat and noise for a better
working environment |
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. HyperTransport™
technology for increased overall system performance with
up to 2000MHz system bus |
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How
to Position AMD Desktop Processors- From Athlon™
64 FX to Sempron |
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The
Athlon™ 64 FX is going to remain the top processor for games
and single-threaded applications for the time being. .See table below for
positioning of other AMD processors. |
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