The AMD Athlon 64 processor is the first Windows-compatible 64-bit PC processor. The AMD Athlon 64 processor runs on AMD64 technology, 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 designed for the AMD64 platform from Microsoft, Red Hat, SuSE, and TurboLinux have already been announced.
Features:
AMD64 technology which doubles the number of processor registers and dramatically increases the system memory addressability
Enhanced multimedia instructions support including 3DNow! Professional technology and SSE2/3
With up to a 2000 MHz system bus using HyperTransport technology with up to 14.4 GB/sec total processor-to-system bandwidth
An integrated memory controller with peak memory bandwidth of up to 6.4 GB/sec, supporting PC3200, PC2700, PC2100, or PC1600 DDR SDRAM
Native execution of 32-bit software, allowing today's PC software to provide leading-edge performance while enabling a seamless migration to 64-bit software
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Notes: (1) Any attempt to operate the AMD Athlon 64 processor without a suitable cooling solution will result in permanent damage to the processor and potentially other components within the system. (2) Free UPS ground shipping for continental U.S.A. Shipping will be added manually for any other shipping method. More shipping may be applied for additional items to the same order.