AMD has unveiled the Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ processor – the industry’s first native x86 four core processor. It sets AMD apart as the innovation leader in the x86 server microprocessor market. The introduction of the Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ processor marks a new era in the server processor market in terms of performance, virtualization, energy-efficiency and investment protection. This revolutionary solution sets a new pace for meeting the needs of even the most challenging datacenter. Conceived and developed with a close eye on customer needs, the breakthrough Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ processor design and architecture gives server customers cutting-edge computing.

The Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ processor is positioned to be an all-star within AMD’s broad portfolio of open, scalable, reliable, high-performance solutions. View Select Coverage

AMD marked the launch of the Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ processor with celebratory events in venues around the world, including Bangalore, Barcelona, Beijing, San Francisco, Seoul, Taipei and Tokyo.  AMD, its customers, channel and ecosystem partners came together to celebrate the unveiling of the world’s first’s native x86 quad-core microprocessor.  This latest addition to AMD’s portfolio of customer-centric innovation responds to customer demands for energy efficiency and high performance, coupled with unprecedented scalability and virtualization capabilities.

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