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Est.Retail Price: $789
Return Period (Days): 30
Add'l Return Info: Past Exchange-Call AMD 408-749-3060
Mfr. Warranty: 3 YEARS
The Athlon 64 stands for the next generation of AMD Athlon Technology. This processor is designed to deliver outstanding levels of performance and customer-focused innovation to home and business users alike. The Athlon 64 is the ONLY windows-compatible 64-bit PC processor with HyperTransport.
FEATURES- Athlon64 3800+ Processor- Retail box
2.4GHz/512KB L2 Cache, 939-pin package. Each AMD Processor-In-a-Box comes with: A high-performance AMD processor, AMD-qualified heatsink/fan with thermal interface, Installation manual, AMD processor case sticker, Certificate of authenticity and 3-year limited warranty. You live at the forefront of technology, and you will not settle for less from your favorite software. That is why AMD is proud to bring you the AMD Athlon 64 processor, with AMD64 technology for dramatically higher performance and built-in support for future 64-bit applications -- even running 32- and 64-bit software at the same time. Maximize system efficiency and stay ahead of the curve with the technically superior PC processor, packed with advances such as HyperTransport technology, an integrated DDR memory controller, and Enhanced Virus Protection for the upcoming Microsoft Windows XP SP2. Whether it is for business, school or play, with the AMD Athlon 64 processor, you can address your current and future computing needs. * AMD Athlon 64 Processor Overview
The AMD Athlon 64 processor is the first and only Windows-compatible 64-bit PC processor. The AMD Athlon 64 processor runs on AMD64, a revolutionary technology that allows the processor to run 32-bit applications at full speed while enabling a new generation of powerful 64-bit software applications. Advanced 64-bit operating systems for the AMD64 platform from Microsoft , Red Hat, SuSE, and TurboLinux have already been announced, and they only run on processors with AMD64 technology. With the introduction of the AMD Athlon 64 processor, AMD provides customers a solution that can address their current and future computing needs. As the first desktop PC processor to run on the AMD64 platform, the AMD Athlon 64 processor helps ensure superior performance on today s software with complete readiness for the coming wave of 64-bit computing. With AMD64 technology, customers can embrace the new capabilities of 64-bit computing on their own terms and achieve compatibility with existing software and operating systems. * Enhanced Virus Protection with the Upcoming Windows XP Service Pack 2
Enhanced virus protection is a feature of AMD64 technology. Security improvements are planned in the upcoming Windows XP SP2 operating system to take advantage of the enhanced virus protection feature in AMD64 processors. Enhanced virus protection and the upcoming Windows XP SP2 are designed to prevent the spread of certain viruses, like MSBlaster and Slammer, significantly reducing the cost and down-time associated with similar viruses and improving the protection of computers and personal information against certain PC viruses. * Industry-leading performance for today s software
The revolutionary architecture of the AMD Athlon 64 processor enables industry-leading performance to help maximize productivity and deliver a true-to-life digital entertainment experience. HyperTransport technology can increase overall system performance by removing I/O bottlenecks, increasing system bandwidth, and reducing system latency. A fully integrated DDR memory controller helps speed access to memory by offering the processor a direct connection to the main memory. As a result, end users can enjoy quicker application loading, better multi- tasking, and extraordinary application performance. With 3DNow! Professional technology and support for SSE2, the AMD Athlon 64 processor has more ways to accelerate multimedia applications, enabling stellar performance when working with audio, video, and photography software. For a superior experience with high-speed Internet, the AMD Athlon 64 processor combines high-speed memory access and I/O connectivity to help ensure that end users can fully take advantage of a broadband connection to streaming video and audio, and a riveting online gaming experience.
-- SPECIFICATIONs ------- AMD64 TECHNOLOGY-
Simultaneous 32- & 64-bit computing: Yes
L1 Cache (Instruction + Data) : 128KB (64KB + 64KB)
L2 Cache : 1MB HYPERTRANSPORT TECHNOLOGY-
One 16x16 link @ up to 2000 MHz
HyperTransport I/O Bandwidth : Up to 8 GB/s INTEGRATED DDR MEMORY CONTROLLER-
Memory Controller Width : 128-bit (939-pin)
Type of Memory Supported: PC3200, PC2700, PC2100 and PC1600 DDR unbuffered memory
Memory Bandwidth : Up to 6.4 GB/s
Total Processor-to-system Bandwidth: Up to 14.4GB/s (HyperTransport plus memory bandwidth)
Process Technology : 130 nanometer, SOI (silicon-on- insulator) technology.
Packaging : 939-pin organic micro PGA
Thermal Design Power : 89W
Die Size : 144 to 193 mm2
Number of Transistors : 68.5 to 105.9 million (depending on cache size)
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