SUNNYVALE, CALIF.-Feb. 14, 2005-AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the
latest additions to the award-winning AMD Opteron(tm) processor family -
Models 852 and 252. The new models represent the worlds highest
performing processors for one-way to eight-way x86 servers and
workstations.

To enable OEMs and system builders to take advantage of the next
generation of I/O technology, AMD also announced the AMD-8132(tm)
HyperTransport(tm) PCI-X(r) 2.0 tunnel, scheduled to ship for servers
and workstations this month. The latest addition to the AMD-8000(tm)
series of chipsets, the AMD-8132 tunnel brings high-performance PCI-X
2.0 connectivity to AMD Opteron processor-based systems with increased
throughput, improved RAS capabilities, robust data management and
enhanced HyperTransport technology connectivity.

"Since the launch of the AMD Opteron processor, AMD has led the industry
with flawless execution on enterprise products and we take great pride
in the strong endorsements from our enterprise customers," said Marty
Seyer, corporate vice president and general manager of the
Microprocessor Business Unit, Computation Products Group, AMD. "These
models of the AMD Opteron processor with Direct Connect Architecture
bring the newest level of performance to our customers. The platforms
our partners launched today feature the worlds highest performing 4P
and 2P processors for 32- and 64-bit computing."

AMD has made significant enhancements to the AMD Opteron processor with
these new models. Performance-enhancing features include support for
SSE3 software instructions as well as an increase in the HyperTransport performance through an increase in bus frequency, to 1GHz.

Server and workstation systems featuring the AMD Opteron processor will
soon be enabled with AMD PowerNow!(tm) technology with Optimized Power
Management. "This technology helps to minimize overall power consumption
for enterprise IT and workstation customers by decreasing strain on
datacenter cooling and ventilation systems," said Seyer.

Industry support
With the support of more than 300 independent software vendors and open
source software organizations worldwide, representing 1,050 software
packages, AMD64 technology has become the industry standard for
simultaneous 32-/64-bit computing. AMD continues to demonstrate growing
momentum in the enterprise market, with more than 40 percent of the
Forbes Global 100 companies or their affiliates now using AMD Opteron
processor-based systems. Today, AMD OEM and system builder partners
introduced several new platforms based on the award-winning processor.

"HP is responding to customer demand for new levels of performance and
price-performance by expanding our ProLiant and Workstation portfolios,
reinforcing our leading position in standards-based computing," said
Paul Miller, vice president of marketing, Industry Standard Servers and
BladeSystem, HP. "Together, with AMDs delivery of the powerful new AMD
Opteron processors Model 252 and 852, were announcing high-performance,
dense and power-efficient ProLiant blade servers. In addition, we are
expanding the most-trusted server family with the ProLiant DL385 and
delivering the new HP xw9300 Workstation. Setting the stage for the next
generation of performance, these systems are designed with dual core in
mind, providing our customers with a compelling choice when it comes to
meeting their most demanding x86 performance needs."

"IBM was the first major vendor to offer AMD Opteron processor-based
servers. The high-performance A-Pro IntelliStation and the IBM e326,
which has been designed to support the AMD dual-core specification, both
continue to deliver the performance and flexibility that our customers
demand," said Leo Suarez, vice president, eServer division, IBM Systems
and Technology Group. "IBM eServer technology like Xtended Design
Architecture, combined with the latest AMD Opteron processor models,
further enhances our ability to meet customers growing need for optimal
performance per watt."

"Our x64 (64-bit x86) systems powered by AMD Opteron processors provide
our customers with the highest levels of performance and flexibility, to
develop and deploy applications on virtually any operating system with
seamless 32- and 64-bit compatibility," said Lisa Sieker, vice
president, Network Systems Group, Sun Microsystems, Inc. "We recently
celebrated the one-year anniversary of our alliance with AMD and will
soon be celebrating an extremely successful first year selling systems
based on the AMD Opteron processor. Weve enjoyed rapid double-digit
growth in these high-volume markets and look forward to continuing our
successful collaboration with AMD."

Sun Microsystems currently has a robust line of AMD Opteron
processor-based systems, including the Sun Java Workstation W1100z, Sun
Java Workstation W2100z, the 2P Sun Fire V20z server and the 4P Sun Fire
V40z x64 servers. All are designed to include the newest AMD Opteron
processors.
As the latest solution provider to offer AMD Opteron processor-based
servers, Egenera today announced two-way and four-way Processing Blade
configurations for the Egenera BladeFrame system-a new computing
architecture that simplifies the datacenter and reduces operational
complexity to support a highly responsive business.

Pricing and Availability
The AMD Opteron processor Models 852 and 252 will be available to
partners within 30 days. Volume server solutions based on the AMD
Opteron processor Models 852 and 252 are expected to be available this
quarter. The AMD Opteron processor Model 852 is priced at $1,514 in
1,000-unit quantities, Model 252 is priced at $851 in 1,000-unit
quantities. The AMD Opteron processor Model 152, for single-processor
workstations and entry-level servers, is scheduled to be available April
30 and will be priced at $637 in 1,000-unit quantities. For additional
pricing information, please see www.amd.com/pricing.

About the AMD Opteron Processor
More than 40 percent of the Forbes Global 100 companies or their
affiliates, representing the worlds most competitive industries, have
implemented servers and workstations based on the AMD Opteron processor,
the worlds first x86-based processor to deliver both 32- and 64-bit
computing.

The AMD Opteron processor, based on AMD64 technology with Direct Connect
Architecture, made history as the industrys first demonstration of a
multi-core, x86 processor. Direct Connect Architecture connects multiple
processors, the memory controller and the I/O directly to the central
processor unit, helping to eliminate the bottlenecks inherent in a
front-side bus. The AMD Opteron processor currently provides
industry-leading performance-per-watt, a position AMD plans to extend
with the launch of dual-core AMD Opteron processors in mid-2005.

About AMD
AMD (NYSE:AMD) designs and produces innovative microprocessors, Flash
memory devices and low-power processor solutions for the computer,
communications and consumer electronics industries. AMD is dedicated to
delivering standards-based, customer-focused solutions for technology
users, ranging from enterprises and governments to individual consumers.
For more information visit www.amd.com.