AMD Extends Energy Efficient Leadership with 45-Watt Dual-Core AMD
Athlon™ X2 Processors
New Desktop Processors Can Cut Power Consumption, Deliver High
Performance for Pennies a Day
SUNNYVALE, Calif. (Business Wire EON/PRWEB ) April 22, 2008 --
Building on its long-term leadership in promoting energy efficient
computing for both consumer and business solutions, AMD
(NYSE: AMD) today announced two new 45-watt processors, the Energy
Efficient AMD
Athlon™ X2 4450e and AMD Athlon X2 4050e.
Designed for mainstream and enthusiast power users who run multiple
processor-intensive applications, these desktop processors can reduce
power consumption by nearly 30% when compared to previous generation AMD
processors for greater performance-per-watt over AMD’s
standard power desktop processors without compromising performance.1
“As energy efficiency becomes more top of mind
for consumers and businesses, AMD solutions like the Energy Efficient
AMD Athlon X2 4450e and AMD Athlon X2 4050e processors stand out as
smart – and cost effective –
choices,” said Leslie Sobon, director of
product and brand management, Desktop Division, AMD. “These
processors reflect the latest efforts by AMD to stay in front of
efficient computing developments, providing processors that help enable
our industry partners to build systems that meet new ENERGY
STAR® computer specifications.”
AMD’s commitment to efficiency and energy
conservation has been a key driver of its innovation for years, with the
introduction of Direct Connect Architecture and the concept of “performance-per-watt.”
The line of energy-efficient 45-watt processors is designed to help
reduce the noise and heat emitted from systems and offer a quiet, more
pleasant computing experience. When paired with the AMD 780G chipset,
Energy Efficient AMD Athlon X2 4450e and AMD Athlon X2 4050e processors
can reduce power consumption at idle or during low usage, while helping
to assure peak power efficiency for power-efficient processing.
With Energy Efficient AMD Athlon X2 processors, the ability to multitask –
create digital content while checking email, for example –
allows users to do more in less time, using less energy. In fact, AMD
Athlon dual core 45 watt processors can use only a nickel’s
worth of energy a day.2
Today’s announcement reflects AMD’s
commitment to energy efficient computing, which furthers its long
standing dedication to corporate
environmental responsibility, with other efforts including:
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AMD’s
Global Climate Protection Plan outlines strategies to minimize the
potential impact of our operations on global climate change. In 2008,
AMD exceeded its goal of reducing its greenhouse emissions by 40
percent.3
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Through its DTX specification, AMD
is enabling broader adoption of small form factor (SFF) PCs. This
specification helps OEMs and system builders to bring to market
innovative solutions that are small, quiet and offer a more pleasant
experience in the office or home.
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In 2005, AMD Cool’n’Quiet™
technology received special recognition from the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in recognition of its advances
in energy efficient computing technologies.
About AMD
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is a leading global provider of
innovative processing solutions in the computing, graphics and consumer
electronics markets. AMD is dedicated to driving open innovation, choice
and industry growth by delivering superior customer-centric solutions
that empower consumers and businesses worldwide.
About AMD Green
AMD is committed to leading the world to energy-efficient processing.
AMD Green represents the company’s lasting
commitment to customers, partners, communities and employees by pursuing
performance-per-watt leadership, energy efficiency and environmental
responsibility in everything from its products to its global
facilities. One of the first technology companies to commit to a Global
Climate Protection Plan, AMD is a Charter Partner of the U.S. EPA
Climate Leaders partnership and a founding member of The
Green Grid™ consortium.
AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Athlon, Cool’n’Quiet
and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of
their respective owners.
1 Energy-efficient
Desktop Processors: A real-world analysis of power usage
2 Annual consumption of electricity by AMD
Athlon dual-core (45W) processors was $16.83 (consumer) and $19.19
(commercial) in a study conducted by AMD averaging $.05 per day.
3 As measured by carbon equivalent
emissions/manufacturing index against a baseline year of 2002.
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