AMD empowers PC industry to deliver innovative small form factor solutions with DTX and new energy-efficient processors

AMD also introduced new 45-watt energy-efficient processors based on 65nm technology, the AMD Athlon™ X2 dual-core processor BE-2350 and the AMD Athlon X2 dual-core processor BE-2300.

These innovations help AMD deliver on its commitment to lead the world to energy efficient processing by empowering OEMs and system builders to deliver smaller, quieter computing solutions for the home or office desktop, as well as other locations throughout home.

"AMD remains committed to enabling our ecosystem partners, and the ecosystem as a whole, to develop systems that are not only energy-efficient, but also visually compelling for end users," said Gautam Srivastava, vice president, sales and marketing and managing director for Middle East, Africa (MEA) and Pakistan, AMD. "Our leadership of the DTX initiative, combined with the introduction of new energy-efficient desktop processors, demonstrates AMD's belief that an open standards approach to driving innovation is the best way to enable solutions to exceed the needs of commercial customers and consumers."

Just six months since AMD first introduced the DTX draft guidelines, AMD has received industry support as well as functioning designs from OEMs, ODMs, component vendors and other industry stakeholders rallying around the possibilities and benefits of developing DTX-based small form factors.

With the release of these final guidelines, AMD is helping to empower the PC industry to develop open platforms and components with an emphasis on cost efficiency, system options and backward-compatibility.

Energy-efficient processors from AMD not only enable differentiated solutions, but are extremely conducive to developing smaller and sleeker form factors that take up less space and are designed to operate quietly. Small form factor PCs can also help cut down on energy consumed and have less impact on the environment than traditional PC form factors. Benefiting both consumers and businesses of all sizes, energy-efficient AMD Athlon X2 processors enable system designs that are capable of reduced noise and heat emissions with extended longevity, for a quieter and more pleasant computing experience in offices and homes. AMD's new line of energy-efficient 45-watt processors is particularly well suited for standardized small form factors, including those adhering to the DTX specification.

Dell, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, Lenovo, and leading system builders worldwide continue to support platforms based on energy-efficient AMD Athlon processors.

The introduction of 45-watt AMD Athlon X2 processors is the latest effort by AMD to deliver energy-efficient platform solutions with technologies such as AMD Cool'n'Quiet™ technology. In March 2005, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded Cool'n'Quiet technology special recognition for advancing energy-efficient computer technologies. AMD expects that systems built using energy-efficient AMD desktop processors can meet, and in many instances exceed, the new system requirements from the EPA's ENERGY STAR Version 4 computer specification, effective July 20, 2007.

In conjunction with the introduction of AMD's new 45-watt processors, AMD will soon begin a transition to a new desktop model numbering convention, designed to clearly communicate product improvements and differences. The new convention, which AMD plans to apply to upcoming products, is designed to create more visible model increments representing the step function performance of multi-core processors in many usage scenarios. As new processors are introduced, the new system should be increasingly valuable in identifying and distinguishing AMD processors.