AMD Unleashes First-Ever 5 GHz Processor
Enthusiasts get unbelievable PC performance with new AMD FX-9000 Series Processor
Los Angelesâ June 11, 2013 -- AMD (NYSE: AMD) today unveiled its most powerful member of the legendary AMD FX family of CPUs, the worldâs first commercially available 5 GHz CPU processor, the AMD FX-9590. These 8-core CPUs deliver new levels of gaming and multimedia performance for desktop enthusiasts. AMD FX-9000 Series CPUs will be available initially in PCs through system integrators.
âAt E3 this week, AMD demonstrated why it is at the core of gaming,â said Bernd Lienhard, corporate vice president and general manager, Client Products Division at AMD. âThe new FX 5 GHz processor is an emphatic performance statement to the most demanding gamers seeking ultra-high resolution experiences including AMD Eyefinity technology. This is another proud innovation for AMD in delivering the worldâs first commercially available 5 GHz processor.â
âAMD continues to push the envelope when it comes to desktop capabilities and power performance,â said Wallace Santos, CEO and founder of MAINGEAR. âIn unveiling the worldâs first 5 GHz 8-core CPU, AMD continues to lead the way in innovation while providing our customers with a best-in-class experience. We are thrilled to be part of this exciting launch.â
The new 5 GHz FX-9590 and 4.7 GHz FX-9370 feature the âPiledriverâ architecture, are unlocked for easy overclocking and pave the way for enthusiasts to enjoy higher CPU speeds and related performance gains. Additionally, these processors feature AMD Turbo Core 3.0 technology to dynamically optimize performance across CPU cores and enable maximum computing for the most intensive workloads.
AMD was the first to break the 1 GHz barrier in May of 2000 and continues to set the standard in technology innovation including the first Windows compatible 64-bit PC processor and the first native dual-core and quad-core processors. AMD also introduced the first APU (unifying CPU and Radeon⢠graphics on the same chip) and the first x86 quad-core SoC, continuing forward with HSA architectures and programming models.
The new AMD FX CPUs will be available from system integrators globally beginning this summer. Two models will be available:
- FX-9590: Eight âPiledriverâ cores, 5 GHz Max Turbo
- FX-9370: Eight âPiledriverâ cores, 4.7 GHz Max Turbo
About AMD
AMD (NYSE: AMD) is a semiconductor design innovator leading the next era of vivid digital experiences with its groundbreaking AMD Accelerated Processing Units are (APUs) that power a wide range of computing devices. AMDâs server computing products focused on driving industry-leading cloud computing and virtualization environments. AMDâs superior graphics technologies are found in a variety of solutions ranging from game consoles, PCs to supercomputers. For more information, visit http://www.amd.com.
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