NVIDIA nForce 780a SLI

CPU AMD
Processor Supported Phenom
Athlon 64 X2
Athlon 64 FX
Athlon 64
Socket Supported AM2+
PCI Express 2.0 yes
HT Speed HT3
NVIDIA SLI®-ready 3-Way
DDR Support DDR2
SLI-Ready Memory yes
SATA/PATA Drive Support 6/2
NVIDIA MediaShield Storage yes
NVIDIA MediaShield RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5
Audio Specification HDA (Azalia)
USB Ports 12
ESA-Certified yes
Gigabit Ethernet Connections 1
NVIDIA FirstPacket technology yes
PCI Express x16 slots 3
PCI Slots 5
NVIDIA Control Panel yes
Vista Support yes
NVIDIA System Monitor yes
NVIDIA GeForce Boost yes
NVIDIA HybridPower™ yes
NVIDIA PureVideo® HD
Display Outputs Single Link DVI / VGA
Direct X 10
Form Factor ATX

NVIDIA nForce 750a SLI for AMD

CPU AMD
Processor Supported Phenom | Athlon 64 X2 | Athlon 64 FX | Athlon 64
Socket Supported AM2+
PCI Express 2.0 yes
HT Speed HT3
NVIDIA SLI-ready 2-Way
DDR Support DDR2
SLI-Ready Memory yes
SATA/PATA Drive Support 6/2
NVIDIA MediaShield Storage yes
NVIDIA MediaShield RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5
Audio Specification HDA (Azalia)
USB Ports 12
ESA-Certified yes
Gigabit Ethernet Connections 1
NVIDIA FirstPacket technology yes
PCI Express x16 slots 2
PCI Slots 5
NVIDIA Control Panel yes
Vista Support yes
NVIDIA System Monitor yes
NVIDIA GeForce Boost yes
NVIDIA HybridPower yes
NVIDIA PureVideo HD
Display Outputs Single Link DVI / VGA
Direct X 10
Form Factor ATX

AMD's fastest Phenom X4 9850 desktop CPU tested, Intel points and giggles like brat

Today's benchmark day for AMD's fastest desktop processor -- the Phenom X4 9850. Free of the nasty TLB (Translation Lookaside Buffer) bug, the stage is now set for a head-to-head with Intel's best. While it's a significant step forward for AMD, the 9850 proc hardly compares with Intel's best quad-core desktop CPUs. Nevertheless, as PCPer says, "any enthusiast or gamer looking for a ~$240 processor is going to have a fantastic experience with the 9850." We're just happy to see AMD back on track and ready to compete. Now get to it AMD, faster clock speeds and 45-nm processes please? Intel needs someone banging at the door to keep Moore's Law from becoming Moore's Recommendation.

AMD to build fastest supercomputer for... games

The chipmaker is teaming up with content developer OTOY to develop and deploy applications, high-definition (HD) content and even games in the cloud using a massively-parallel supercomputer.

Details of the AMD Fusion Render Cloud were unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas during a keynote by AMD president and chief executive Dirk Meyer, along with OTOY chief executive Jules Urbach and spokespeople from Lucasfilm, Dell, HP and Electronic Arts.

"AMD has a long track record in the supercomputing world. Seven out of 10 of the world's fastest machines, including the fastest two computers on the planet, are powered by AMD hardware," said Meyer.

"Today, AMD is pleased to announce a new kind of supercomputer unlike any other ever built. It is being designed to break the one petaflop barrier, and to process a million compute threads across more than 1,000 graphics processors."

Meyer claimed that the AMD Fusion Render Cloud will be the fastest graphics supercomputer ever built, and will be ready in the latter half of 2009.

"It will be powered by OTOY's software for a singular purpose: to make HD cloud computing a reality," he added.

The system aims to use server-side rendering to allow content providers to deliver PC applications, video games and other graphics-intensive applications to virtually any type of mobile device with a web browser, without killing battery life and alleviating the need for powerful client-side processors.

Once rendered and stored in this cloud environment, the data can be compressed and streamed in real time over a wireless or broadband connection to devices such as smartphones, set-top boxes and ultra-thin notebooks.

"By fusing industry leading CPU technology with computationally dense, massively parallel graphics processors, the AMD Fusion Render Cloud can rival the world's most powerful industrial computing devices, but requires just a fraction of the floor space, power envelope and cost associated with many of today's leading supercomputers," said Urbach.

The AMD Fusion Render Cloud will be powered by AMD-optimised hardware including the newly announced AMD Phenom II processors, AMD 790 chipsets and ATI Radeon HD 4870 graphics processors, while OTOY will provide technical software development and a middleware layer.

"The AMD Fusion Render Cloud will allow directors like Robert Rodriguez of Troublemaker Studios to break through existing CPU-only and graphics processor-only render bottlenecks which have imposed limitations on the creation of true HD assets," said Charlie Boswell, director of digital media and entertainment at AMD.

"Imagine watching a movie halfway through on your cellphone while on the bus home, then switching over to your HD TV and continuing to watch the same movie from exactly where you left off, seamlessly and at full-screen resolution.

"Imagine playing the most visually intensive first-person shooter game at the highest image quality settings on your cellphone without ever having to download and install the software, or use up valuable storage space or battery life with compute-intensive tasks.

"Those are just some of the experiences that AMD and OTOY plan to make possible with HD cloud computing of visually rich entertainment content."

AMD Sempron Processor

AMD Sempron Processor Overview

The AMD Sempron processor performs at the top of its class when running the home and business applications most. The AMD Sempron processor’s full-featured capabilities can include AMD64 Technology, HyperTransport technology, up to 256KB total high-performance cache, One 16-bit/16-bit link up to 1600MHz full duplex system bus technology, and an integrated DDR2 memory controller.

The AMD Sempron processor provides the productivity enhancing performance you need for your everyday applications. It runs over 60,000 of the world’s most popular applications, so you can enjoy solid performance. With 35 years of design and manufacturing experience and shipments of more than 240 million PC processors, you can count on AMD to provide reliable solutions for your home or business.

Affordable - Performance

* The AMD Sempron processor performs at the top of its class on the home and business applications that you need and use most.
* The AMD Sempron processor is designed for day-to-day computing and beyond.
* Full-Featured to Improve your Computing Experience
* The AMD Sempron processor lets you enjoy a dynamic Internet experience with smooth streaming video and audio.
* The AMD Sempron processor saves you time and effort; enabling your system to boot and load your applications quickly.
* Applications that allow you to communicate with family, friends and colleagues will run smoothly with the AMD Sempron processor.


The AMD Sempron processor’s advanced architectural features help ensure affordable performance and full-featured capability. These features include:

* AMD64 Technology
* HyperTransport technology
* Up to 256KB total high-performance, full-speed cache
* One 16-bit/16-bit link up to 1600MHz full duplex system bus technology,
* Integrated DDR2 memory controller on certain models
* Built-in security with Enhanced Virus Protection that works with Microsoft

Windows XP SP2 to help protect against viruses, worms, and other malicious attacks. When combined with protective software, Enhanced Virus Protection is part of an overall security solution that helps keep your information safer.

Enjoy full compatibility with the tools you use daily.
The AMD Sempron processor is designed to run more than 60,000 of the most popular software applications, so you can enjoy reliable performance for a wide variety of computing needs. And since the AMD Sempron processor is compatible with leading PC peripherals, it helps keep everything running smoothly.

Get more value from your PC.
The AMD Sempron processor is ideal for families, students and other budget-conscious or entry-level computer buyers. It includes the right set of features you need for day-to-day computing, and gives you more power for your money than other similar processors. This means you get a PC configured with better components such as CD drives, graphics capabilities, and more.

Reliability from an Industry Leader

* AMD is an industry leader that is dedicated to enabling you to get the job done at work or at play.

* AMD is constantly striving to find the right solutions for you and your home or business needs.

* AMD’s superior quality and track record have long been recognized by a number of the industry’s top publications, organizations and high-tech experts. AMD products, technology, manufacturing, facilities, executives and corporate and community programs have earned a multitude of awards and recognition over the years.

AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core Processor

Take multi-tasking to a whole new level with the AMD Athlon X2 dual-core Processor
AMD Athlon X2 dual-core processors put the power of dual-core technology on the desktop. Dual-core processors contain two processing cores, residing on one chip, that perform calculations on two streams of data to increase efficiency and speed while running multiple programs and the new generation of multi-threaded software. For end-users this means a significant increase in response and performance when running multiple applications simultaneously.

Better Multi-Tasking Means Increased Office Productivity

Productivity in today’s workplace requires smooth, efficient and seamless multi-tasking. AMD Athlon X2 dual-core processors deliver TRUE multi-tasking, allowing users to switch from one program to another without always pausing for the computer to catch up and reducing annoying processing pauses.

Setting the Pace in Digital Media Digital media software demands simultaneous processing of data streams, the perfect use for the incredible multi-tasking power of AMD64 dual-core technology. Dual-core technology is like having two processors working together, each one taking care of different applications, so power-users can actually experience greater performance when multiple applications are running. Digital media enthusiasts can usher in the next generation of digital media software for amazing high-definition video and photo editing, content creation, and audio mixing. With an AMD Athlon X2 dual-core processor, your PC can perform up to 80% faster than an AMD Athlon 4000+ processor on the latest power-hungry digital media software applications.

Get more Power using less Power

Energy-efficient AMD processors with Cool‘n’Quiet technology enable smaller, sleeker, more energy-efficient PC’s. In March 2005, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded Cool‘n’Quiet technology special recognition for the advancement of energy-efficient computer technologies. AMD expects that systems built using energy-efficient AMD desktop processors can meet, and in many instances, exceed the new system requirements from the EPA’s ENERGY STAR Version 4 computer specification, effective July 20, 2007.

All the Proven Benefits of AMD64 Technology

Enhanced Virus Protection with Windows XP Service Pack 2 and VistaTM Enhanced Virus Protection is a feature enabled by AMD64 technology. Enhanced Virus Protection in conjunction with modern operating systems can help prevent the spread of certain viruses, like MSBlaster and Slammer to significantly reduce the cost and down-time associated with similar viruses and improve the protection of computers and personal information against certain PC viruses1.

AMD Athlon Processor Architecture Performance

HyperTransport technology can increase overall system performance by reducing I/O bottlenecks, increasing system bandwidth, and reducing system latency. A fully integrated memory controller helps speed access to memory by giving the processor a direct connection to the main memory. As a result, end users can enjoy quicker application loading and extraordinary application performance.

Ready for the 64-bit future

Like all the processors in the AMD64 family, AMD Athlon X2 dual-core processors are designed for people who want to stay at the forefront of technology and for those who depend on their PCs to keep them connected, informed, and entertained. Systems based on AMD64 processors can deliver leading-edge performance for demanding productivity and entertainment software today and in the future.

With AMD64 technology, AMD Athlon X2 dual-core processors are fully compatible with existing software, while enabling a seamless transition to 64-bit applications. Both 32- and 64-bit applications can run simultaneously and transparently on the same platform. AMD64 technology enables new, cinematic computing experiences and capabilities, in addition to increased performance. AMD64 technology allows end users to take advantage of new innovations such as real-time encryption, more life-like games, accurate speech interfaces, cinema-quality graphic effects, and easy-to-use video and audio editing.

Purchase with Confidence

Founded in 1969, AMD has shipped more than 240 million PC processors worldwide. Customers can depend on AMD64 processors and AMD for compatibility and reliability. AMD processors undergo extensive testing to help ensure compatibility with Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Windows NT, Windows 2000, as well as Linux and other PC operating systems. AMD works collaboratively with Microsoft and other ecosystem partners to achieve compatibility of AMD processors and to expand the capability of software and hardware products leveraging AMD64 technology. AMD conducts rigorous research, development, and validation to help ensure the continued integrity and performance of its products.

AMD Athlon Processor

AMD Athlon Processor Overview

The AMD Athlon processor is the first Windows-compatible 64-bit PC processor. The AMD Athlon 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.

With the introduction of the AMD Athlon 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 processor helps ensure superior performance on today’s software with 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 Windows XP Service Pack 2
With a unique combination of hardware and software technologies that offer you an added layer of protection, certain types of viruses don't stand a chance. The AMD Athlon processor features Enhanced Virus Protection, when support by the OS, and can help protect against viruses, worms, and other malicious attacks. When combined with protective software, Enhanced Virus Protection is part of an overall security solution that helps keep your information safer.

Industry-leading performance for today’s software
It 's not just about email, Web browsing and word processing anymore. The AMD Athlon processor gives you full-throttle performance to go wherever your digital world takes you. Whether you're watching videos, ripping and playing music, or playing games, AMD64 performance helps you to fully enjoy any multimedia experience with a “you are there” reality. The revolutionary architecture of the AMD Athlon 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 and extraordinary application performance.

With 3DNow! Professional technology and support for SSE3, the AMD Athlon 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 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.

Ready for the 64-bit future
The AMD Athlon processor is designed for people who want to stay at the forefront of technology and for those who depend on their PCs to keep them connected, informed, and entertained. Systems based on AMD Athlon processors are able to deliver leading-edge performance for demanding productivity and entertainment software today and in the future.

With AMD64 technology, the AMD Athlon processor is fully compatible with existing software, while enabling a seamless transition to 64-bit applications. Both 32- and 64-bit applications can run virtually simultaneously and transparently on the same platform. AMD64 technology enables new, cinematic computing experiences and capabilities, in addition to increased performance. AMD64 technology allows end users to take advantage of new innovations such as real-time encryption, more life-like games, accurate speech interfaces, cinema-quality graphic effects, and easy-to-use video and audio editing.

Protect investments with a technically superior PC processor
The AMD Athlon processor is the world’s most technically advanced PC processor and the first Windows-compatible 64-bit PC processor. Advanced technologies in the AMD Athlon processor include:

* 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.


The combination of these innovations and features provides customers with performance they need along with tremendous flexibility. Customers can experience outstanding performance running today’s applications and prepare for the next generation of software without having to upgrade or change hardware. For business customers, this extends system life cycles, simplifies technology transition and reduces total cost of ownership.

Purchase with confidence
The AMD Athlon processor is the only industry standard x86 processor with the ability to move beyond the limits of 32-bit computing. The AMD Athlon processor is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP and tens of thousands of PC applications that people around the world use every day. The award-winning AMD Athlon processor won over 100 industry accolades and was the first 1GHz PC processor. Now, the AMD Athlon processor reaches a new milestone by building a path to 64-bit computing for millions of PC users.

Mobile AMD Sempron Processor

The Mobile AMD Sempron processor redefines everyday computing for notebook PC users.

Mobile AMD Sempron Processor Overview

* Specifically developed to meet the evolving day-to-day needs of home and business PC users.
* Basic computing is no longer just about email, Web browsing or word processing. Now you can download and play music, or send pictures to family and friends.
* Helps you to make things happen whether at home, in the office or on the go.
* Choose from the Mobile AMD Sempron processor that features lower power requirements to enable thin and light designs or from the Mobile AMD Sempron processor for full size mobile computing that delivers best-in-class performance.

Best-in-class Performance

* Top of its class when running the home and business applications you use most and is designed to run over 60,000 of the world’s most popular software applications.
* The only mobile processor in its class to feature advanced power-saving technology from AMD, extending battery life without compromising performance.
* Compatible with Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition and also compatible with Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT, Windows 2000 as well as Linux and other PC operating systems.

Full-Featured to Improve your Computing Experience

* Guard your system with Enhanced Virus Protection.
* Enjoy a dynamic internet experience with smooth streaming video, realistic photos and rich sound.
* Bring to life your favorite digital entertainment like games and DVDs, even rip and burn CDs while at the same time working with digital media, video and image files.

Mobility to Meet your Lifestyle

* Offers compatibility with today’s most popular wireless solutions; allowing you to access your e-mail or the internet from almost anywhere.
* Features AMD PowerNow! technology for extended battery life and performance on demand.
* Designed to deliver optimized performance in almost any laptop design, including today’s new thin and light notebooks.

Reliability from an Industry Leader

* AMD is an industry leader that is dedicated to the real-world needs of our customers; enabling you to get the job done at work or at play.
* AMD continues to partner with the strongest and most reliable players in the industry, including Microsoft, Sun, IBM, HP and many other innovative technology leaders.
* AMD has long been recognized by many of the industry’s top publications, organizations and high-tech experts as an innovative leader.

Mobile AMD Sempron Model Numbers

* Mobile AMD Sempron processors are identified by a 4 digit model number.
* AMD Sempron model numbers, based on a wide range of popular industry-standard benchmarks, are a simple, accurate representation of relative AMD Sempron processor performance. The higher the model number, the better the overall software performance on the processor.
* The "+" at the end of each model number indicates the added performance benefits delivered by AMD's innovative processor designs.

For the latest performance benchmarks and detailed technical documentation of the Mobile AMD Sempron processor, please visit Benchmarks and Technical Documentation at www.amd.com.

The Mobile AMD Sempron processor offers best-in-class computing for notebook PCs. Technologies in the Mobile AMD Sempron processor include:

Enhanced Virus Protection

* Guard your system with Enhanced Virus Protection.
* Prevent the spread of certain malicious viruses, which are transported via e-mail and instant messaging applications
* Surf the Internet with confidence, knowing you have an extra level of protection against certain harmful web downloads
* Help improve the integrity of your home and office networks

AMD PowerNow! Technology

* AMD PowerNow! technology is an innovative solution that gives users longer battery life when they need it most.
* AMD PowerNow! technology automatically “powers down” until more computing power is needed.
* By providing performance on demand, battery life is extended and less heat is generated, resulting in a quieter-running notebook and a longer mobile computing experience.

Wireless compatibility

* Compatible with all currently available 802.11a, b and g wireless solutions
* Helps mobile PCs with integrated Wi-Fi certified WLAN technology stay connected.

AMD Digital Media XPress
Compatible with the largest installed base of multimedia-enhanced software, enabling stellar performance and playback quality on digital entertainment such as games, streaming video and audio, DVDs, and music

Quad-Core AMD Opteron Processor

Quad-Core AMD Opteron Processors: Uncompromised Design. Unprecedented Performance-per-Watt. Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors with Direct Connect Architecture deliver outstanding performance within a consistent footprint and thermal envelope.

Investment Protection
By leveraging AMD’s Common Core Strategy and Same Socket Technology, Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors are designed to minimize changes to your software and data center infrastructure to protect your IT investment and simplify IT management.

AMD plans include a stable consistent roadmap and well-timed transitions to help decrease your IT TCO.

Outstanding Performance
Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors are designed for optimum multi-threaded application performance. We start with a native quad-core design – featuring four cores on a single die for more efficient data sharing – and add an enhanced cache structure and integrated memory controller designed to sustain multi-threaded application throughput. Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors provide outstanding processing power and can increase performance-per-watt to improve IT responsiveness while maintaining costs.

AMD Opteron processors enable stable, long-term solutions with outstanding performance and industry-leading performance-per-watt to simplify your IT management – now and in the future.


Enhanced Power Efficiency
Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors are the most power efficient server CPUs we’ve ever produced, thanks to Enhanced AMD PowerNow! technology and the addition of innovative AMD CoolCore Technology. These innovations are designed to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO), data center power needs, and cooling costs by lowering the energy consumption of your IT infrastructure.

Optimal Virtualization
Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors with Direct Connect Architecture enable industry leading virtualization platform efficiency. Featuring AMD Virtualization (AMD-V) technology with Rapid Virtualization Indexing, Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors can accelerate the performance of virtualized applications and improve efficiency of switching among virtual machines – so customers can host more virtual machines and users per system to maximize the consolidation and power saving benefits of virtualization.

AMD PhenomX3 8000 Series Triple-Core Processors

INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE

The ultimate megatasking experience. Featuring true multi-core design and award-winning AMD64 technology with Direct Connect Architecture, AMD Phenom processors deliver the ultimate megatasking experience by providing direct and rapid information flow between processor cores, main memory, and graphics and video accelerators. AMD Phenom processors have the technology to break through the most challenging processing loads. AMD Phenom processors feature low latency access to main memory for amazingly rapid response and phenomenal system performance. AMD Phenom processors were designed for megatasking—running multiple, multi-threaded applications. Surge through the most demanding processing loads, including advanced multitasking, critical business productivity, advanced visual design and modeling, serious gaming, and visually stunning digital media and entertainment.

Phenomenal performance with advanced processor design. The AMD Phenom processors are the most advanced processors for true multitasking with true quad-core design. Don’t get bogged down by non-native quad-core processors and obsolete front side bus architectures. With an integrated memory controller and shared L3 cache, AMD Phenom processors have low-latency access to main memory for amazingly rapid system response and phenomenal system performance.

Blast through performance bottlenecks. All AMD Phenom processors feature AMD64 with Direct Connect Architecture to blast through performance bottlenecks. Award winning HyperTransport 3.0 technology just got faster, providing support for full 1080p high-definition video and extreme total system bandwidth.

Shatter the memory barrier. Superior AMD64 architecture offers direct access to DDR2 memory. Enjoy virtually unlimited memory options with AMD64 technology and 64-bit Windows Vista. Shatter the memory barrier with AMD Phenom processors and 64-bit Windows Vista.

INTENSELY VISUAL

Experience Windows Vista. Harness the power of Windows Vista with the AMD Phenom processors. AMD Phenom processors divide and conquer the most complex tasks with true multi-core design. Enjoy the ultimate megatasking experience on Windows Vista. Enjoy virtually unlimited memory options with AMD64 technology and 64-bit Windows Vista. Shatter the memory barrier with AMD Phenom processors and Windows Vista.

STRIKINGLY EFFICIENT

Strikingly efficient Cool‘n’Quiet 2.0 technology.With the next generation of award-winning Cool‘n’Quiet technology, Cool‘n’Quiet 2.0 technology reduces heat and noise so you can experience amazing performance without distraction. Combined with core enhancements that can improve overall power savings, AMD Phenom processors deliver seamless multitasking and optimum energy efficiency. Work, play, talk, and share a PC that’s seen, not heard.

Purchase with Confidence

Founded in 1969, AMD has shipped more than 240 million PC processors worldwide. Customers can depend on AMD64 processors and AMD for compatibility and reliability. AMD processors undergo extensive testing to help ensure compatibility with Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Windows NT, Windows 2000, as well as Linux and other PC operating systems. AMD works collaboratively with Microsoft and other ecosystem partners to achieve compatibility of AMD processors and to expand the capability of software and hardware products leveraging AMD64 technology. AMD conducts rigorous research, development, and validation to help ensure the continued integrity and performance of its products.

AMD Turion X2 Ultra Dual-core and AMD Turion X2 DUAL-CORE Mobile Processors

Get the performance you need while multitasking and still get the long battery life you want while on the go.

With true multi-core technology, notebook PCs based on AMD Turion X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Processors and AMD Turion X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processors can deliver significantly greater bandwidth with support for power-optimized HyperTransport 3.0 technology and PCI Express 2.0, increasing data throughput and improving system performance while helping to extend battery life.

Next-Generation Power Management
Get long battery life with performance on demand. Enhanced AMD PowerNow! Technology dynamically switches performance states (processor core voltage and operating frequency) based on processor performance requirements enabling today’s more mobile and demanding PC user to extend battery life. With AMD Dynamic Power Management, each processor core, and the integrated memory controller and HyperTransport technology controller are powered by a dedicated voltage plane to give you the performance you need while multitasking on the go. Independent Dynamic Core Technology extends battery life by dynamically optimizing the operating frequency for each core in the processor based on end-user application needs. And AMD CoolCore Technology extends notebook usage while on battery by turning off processor features that are not being used.

Range Of Products Provide Smarter Choices For The Money
Choose the right performance for your mobile lifestyle. Mobile solution options include AMD Turion X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Processors, which are designed to enable extreme performance and mobility, and AMD Turion X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processors, which deliver exceptional performance and long battery life. All to give more choices to today’s more mobile PC users.

The Security And Reliability You Want With The Value You Expect For The Long-Term
Run the 32-bit applications of today and the 64-bit applications of tomorrow. Get the advantage of today’s powerful applications in a power-efficient notebook PC with the forward-thinking technology to support the advanced applications of the future. Take comfort in security innovations such as Enhanced Virus Protection.

AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core processor for notebook PCs

Get ready for true multi-tasking with affordable, dual-core PC performance that offers improved digital media and gaming for today’s mainstream notebook PCs. It’s exactly the PC performance you’ve been waiting for.

Notebook PCs powered by the AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core processor with everything you want and more — leading technologies, great performance, and a price that makes sense.

AMD64 technology brings your notebook PC to life with dual-core performance, superior graphics, and wireless technologies from AMD’s technology partners. It’s everything you need for an enhanced Windows Vista experience you can take with you anywhere.

Notebook PCs in the Better by Design program offer great business value with enhanced security for mobile workers and proven technologies from industry leaders like NVIDIA, Atheros, Broadcom, QUALCOMM, and others — all optimized to work better together. And that means better value for your IT dollars.

Intel Core 2 Extreme Processor For Desktops

Extreme Power. Extreme Enjoyment.

With four blistering cores, the Intel Core2 Extreme processor delivers unrivaled performance to deliver 3D realism and game responsiveness that can annihilate your enemies before they see you coming. And for the creative, performing tasks like video encoding, graphic design, and sound engineering, it’s the ultimate processor to power through those compute-intensive programs without slowing down.

Almost too real

Get stunning realism on immersive multi-threaded games with advanced artificial intelligence (AI), particle systems, dynamic physics and texture- generation engines, with four cores of pure performance.

Expect everything and get it

Get the ultimate engine for advanced multimedia with Intel® HD Boost (Intel® HDB) built into the Intel Core 2 Extreme processor. It delivers up to 40 percent higher performance for intensive multimedia applications like HD video encoding.

Take control

With over speed protection removed, you can tune your system for maximum performance to go where no gamer has gone before.

Get it done fast

Maximize your system performance with the latest in cutting edge processor technologies.

Intel Core2 Duo Processor For Desktops

Enter the performance-packed and energy-efficient world of HD entertainment.

Get amazing responsiveness for gaming or running complex applications with the Intel Core2 Duo processor. Load large files faster and run multiple applications simultaneously all while enjoying your entertainment without lag time.

Energy-efficient performance

Enjoy increased overall performance without increasing power consumption with Intel Intelligent Power Capability built in.

Mega Multitasking

Game, download music, run a virus scan and edit photos all at once with next-generation Intel Core microarchitecture. Intel HD Boost delivers up to 70% higher performance when encoding high-definition memories from your HD video camera.

Protect yourself

Get an advanced level of hardware-assisted security and maintenance technologies built in with Intel Core 2 Duo processors.

Rich video quality

Intel Clear Video Technology, a built in feature of the latest Intel Graphics, lets you enjoy an enhanced video experience with smoother playback. And with new Intel HD Boost, you’ll experience up to 70 percent faster performance when encoding high-definition memories from your HD video camera.

The ultimate Windows Vista experience

With Intel Graphics, you can enjoy the full spectrum of visual advancements offered by Windows Vista Home Premium edition.

Intel Core2 Quad Processor For Desktops

Maximum performance for multimedia applications.

Get the performance you need to handle the hottest digital media, content-creation software, and immersive multi-threaded games. Four cores provide all the power you need to achieve smooth effects during game play, plus the capacity to handle today’s processor-hungry multimedia applications.

Do more of everything at once

Experience revolutionary computing powered by four cores of pure performance.

Empower your need for speed

Encode HD video over 50 percent faster with Intel HD Boost built into Intel Core2 Quad processor.

Edit, alter and create faster

Run a multitude of demanding HD multimedia applications with up to 12 percent more speed for photo editing, retouching, and publishing.

Prepare for the future

Enjoy performance in the games and software of today - while being prepared to run the multi-threaded applications of tomorrow.

Intel Core 2 Processor with Viiv Technology For Desktops

Get sensational HD audio and video performance for your digital entertainment.

Intel Core2 processor with Viiv technology delivers entertainment-optimised technologies that rock the HD audio and video experience. Desktops based on the Intel Core 2 processor with Viiv technology are loaded with a new 45nm hafnium-infused dual-core or quad-core processor.

Sensational high-definition experience

Discover sharper images, smoother playback, and unbelievable superb processing performance.

Multitaskers, meet your processor

Watch HD video while you run compute-intensive applications like virus protection in the background - without slowing down.
Outstanding surround sound

Experience stunning audio for movies and music with support for up to 7.1 surround sound with Intel High-Definition Audio.

Vibrant visuals


With Intel Graphics, enjoy 1080p video playback for movie clips, media streams, and the latest generation of HD video cameras.

Need a boost?

With an Intel Core2 Duo processor inside, gain 70 percent more performance when encoding HD footage from your video camera with Intel HD Boost.

Intel Core2 Extreme Mobile Processor For Mobile Gaming & Multimedia

Extreme Mobile Gaming & Multimedia

Get extreme processing power for mobile gaming and multimedia with the Intel Core2 Extreme mobile processor, the world’s highest performing quad-core and dual-core mobile processors.

Extreme Mobile Gaming & Multimedia

Get extreme processing power for mobile gaming and multimedia with the Intel Core2 Extreme mobile processor, the world’s highest performing quad-core and dual-core mobile processors.

Quad-core brings desktop performance to your notebook

* The world’s highest performing quad-core mobile processor provides the extreme levels of processing power you need to run multiple, highly-threaded applications simultaneously.
* Compared to its dual-core version, the quad-core delivers up to 50% faster HD video editing and encoding.
* Accelerate your multimedia applications and 3D gaming with up to 2.53 GHz clock speed, 1066 MHz Front Side Bus, and 12MB shared L2 cache.


Dual-core delivers for gamers

* The world’s highest performing dual-core mobile processor delivers revolutionary performance levels for extreme gaming and multimedia.
* Experience the most intense 3D on leading multi-threaded games and enjoy up to 3.06 GHz clock speed, 1066 MHz Front Side Bus, and 6MB shared L2 cache.
* Get optimum performance while extending your battery life with notebook-friendly 44W TDP and advanced power-management features.

Intel Celeron Processor For Desktops

An everyday computer processor you can get excited about every day

Everyone has different computing needs. And there’s no better way to meet your "everyday" needs than with the Intel Celeron processor. Stay connected with friends through email, track your finances and get your work done. Begin your computing journey with an Intel processor built on 30 years of experience as the leading manufacturer of computer processing.

Enjoy the quiet

Intel Celeron processors single-core and dual-core processing creates less heat within your machine, which means less fan noise for quieter computing.

Energy-efficient dual-core

The Intel Celeron dual-core processor delivers energy-efficient dual-core performance.

Fortify your defences

The Intel Celeron processor comes with built-in Execute Disable Bit technology, which helps keep your notebook safe from viruses, worms and other malicious attacks.

Feel confident

Intel has a proven track record as the leading manufacturer of computer processors for over 30 years.

Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor For Desktop

Enter the world of multitasking with dual-core performance.

Get the processing power you need to multitask with ease. Download music, organize digital photos and run office software all at the same time. The Intel Pentium dual-core processor lets you do extraordinary things with everyday computing.

Expand your options

Two processing cores deliver superior performance when multitasking several applications.

Unlock efficient performance

Enjoy increased overall performance without increasing power consumption, with built in Intel Intelligent Power Capability.

Fortify your defences

The Intel Pentium processor comes with built-in Execute Disable Bit technology, which helps keep your PC safe from viruses, worms, and other malicious attacks.

Keep it quiet

Intel SpeedStep Technology allows your system to dynamically adjust processor voltage and core frequency to decrease power consumption and heat production. Less heat means less fan noise.

Intel Core2 Duo Processor For Notebooks

Outstanding energy-efficient performance and multimedia power.

Experience energy-efficient performance with the Intel Core2 Duo mobile processor. Become a multitasking master with the ability to run multiple applications simultaneously without slowing down. You’ll enjoy outstanding performance when encoding your HD videos or running other intensive multimedia applications.

The power to multitask

Get revolutionary energy-efficient performance with next-generation hafnium-infused 45nm technology and more smart cache allowing you to multitask twice as fast.

Energy-efficient performance

Stay unplugged longer with the enhanced power and energy efficiency technologies.

Thinner, lighter notebooks

Enhanced Intel Core micro architecture enables outstanding performance with thin and light notebook designs.

Rich video quality

Intel Clear Video Technology, a built-in feature of the latest Intel Graphics, lets you enjoy an enhanced video experience with smoother playback. And with new Intel HD Boost, you’ll experience up to 50 percent faster performance for intensive multimedia applications like video encoding.

The ultimate Windows Vista experience

With Intel Graphics, you can enjoy the full spectrum of visual advancements offered by Windows Vista Home Premium edition.

Intel Centrino 2 Processor Technology For Mobile Computing

The best notebooks have Intel Centrino 2 processor technology inside

Intel’s NEWEST and BEST performing notebook technology includes:

* Up to 50% faster performance when multitasking
* Up to 2X greater range and up to 5X better wireless performance
* Designed for the longest possible battery life
* Up to 90% faster performance on intensive multimedia applications like HD video encoding

Unsurpassed mobile computing performance

Get performance that meets the processing needs of the most demanding multitasker, whether you’re editing photos, watching HD video, or gaming. With a minimum of 3MB Smart Cache and 1066MHz Front Side Bus, Intel Centrino 2 processor technology delivers performance gains of up to 50 percent. No more waiting for your notebook to catch up!

Break free with longer battery life

To keep you unplugged longer, we’ve incorporated Deep Power Down and other energy-efficient capabilities into Intel Centrino 2 processor technology. So you won’t need to search for power outlets at every stop along your travels.

Like you’ve never seen or heard before

With HD video and audio decoding, you can access and enjoy more exciting media content than ever while on-the-go.

The future of wireless today

Operate wireless with up to five times better wireless performance, including faster Web browsing, file transfers and rich media downloads.Go from office to park bench to cafe and back home again without missing an online minute.

Enhanced digital media experience

With Intel Graphics Technology, you’re choosing a smarter, integrated solution for your visual needs. You’ll experience the hottest media in razor-sharp 1080p HD with crystal-clear images and brilliant color. And you’ll enjoy more than three times better graphics performance for a rich, realistic and immersive experience while you’re gaming or watching video.

Go thinner and lighter and still enjoy every feature of a standard size Intel Centrino 2-based notebook.

Intel helps puts lighter, sleeker notebooks at your fingertips. How? By making their powerful Intel Centrino 2 processor technology 50 percent smaller. So go thin and unplug with Intel’s smallest Centrino 2 processor technology.

Intel Atom Processor For Mobile Internet Devices

Unleash the best Internet experiences on your Mobile Internet Device when you’ve got:

No need to settle for less from your wireless handheld computer when you've got:

* Blazing performance for stunning video streaming/playback
* Amazing battery life
* Integrated wireless to connect when and where you want

All in the palm of your hand

Groundbreaking silicon design and new hafnium-based micro-circuitry enables blazing-fast performance and amazing video streaming/playback in small wireless handheld devices, making it easy to take an amazing Internet experience along with you – on a device that can fit in your pocket.

Breathtaking graphics

Forget what you think you know about handheld computers. With the Intel Atom processor, you’ll see beautiful graphics and stunning video that blows away typical Internet devices. There’s no need to settle for anything less than a full Internet experience.

Long battery life keeps you entertained and productive

Power-efficient design enables extended battery life so you can keep on surfing, blogging, listening to music, watching video and communicating with the world as you move through your day.

Reliable built-in wireless

Maximize your Internet device’s potential by staying connected whether you’re watching a movie at home, emailing from a cafe or chatting on a social networking site while on vacation. Devices with optional GPS functionality let you access location-specific information so you can meet up with your friends and track down reviews of nearby restaurants.

Intel Celeron Processor For Notebooks

A lifetime of computing starts here

Everyone has different computing needs. And there’s no better way to meet your "everyday" needs than with the Intel® Celeron® processor. Stay connected with friends through email, track your finances and get your work done while you’re on the move.

Dual-core

Enjoy dual-core performance for everyday multitasking.

The single scene

Get peace of mind with a reliable and affordable solution.

Strengthen your defences

Intel Celeron processors come with built-in Execute Disable Bit technology, which helps keep your notebook safe from viruses, worms and other attacks.

Less energy consumption

Chipset advances provide increased energy efficiency, with less drain and longer battery life.

Proven technology

Intel has a proven track record as the leading manufacturer of computer processors for over 30 years.

Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor For Notebooks

Enter the world of multitasking with dual-core performance.

The Intel Pentium dual-core processor gives you the processing power you need to multitask with ease. Download music, organize digital photos and run office software—all at the same time. Intel Pentium dual-core lets you do extraordinary things with everyday computing.

Expand your options

Two processing cores deliver superior performance when multitasking several applications at once.

Fortify your defences

The Intel Pentium dual-core processor comes with built-in Execute Disable Bit technology, which helps keep your notebook safe from viruses, worms, and other malicious attacks.

Less energy consumption

Chipset advancements provide increased energy efficiency with less drain and longer battery life.

Self-adjusting frequency

Intel SpeedStep technology allows your system to dynamically adjust processor voltage and core frequency to decrease power consumption and heat production.

Intel486 Processors

The Intel486 microprocessors have provided 32-bit high performance in increasingly complex application environments for personal computers and network servers. Now the same microprocessors are available for a range of embedded applications, such as terminals, embedded PC boards, industrial control systems, scanners, printers, medical equipment and entertainment systems. Current customers of the embedded Intel386 processor can now take advantage of the Intel486 architecture to extend the performance of their embedded designs.
The Intel® SL Technology, featured in the Intel486 processors, allows system designers to build intelligent power management capabilities into hardware, making these capabilities independent of application software. Power management becomes an integral part of the system, regardless of what operating system or application is used. Power management is improved because SL Technology protects the power management features from conflicting with other software.
Intel486 SX Embedded

Processor Overview

The embedded Intel486 SX processor provides high performance to 32-bit, embedded applications that do not required a floating-point unit. The embedded Intel486 SX processor is binary compatible with the Intel386 and earlier Intel processors. Compared with the Intel386 processor, it provides faster execution of many commonly used instructions. It also provides the benefits of an integrated 8-Kbyte, write-through cache for code and data. Its data bus can operate in burst mode, which provides up to 106Mbps transfers for cache-line fills and instructions prefetches. Two component packages are available: a 196-Lead Plastic Quad Flat Pack (PQFP), and a 168-Pin Grid Array (PGA), both available for 5-volt designs. Both products operate at CLK frequencies up to 33MHz.
Ultra Low Power Intel486 SX and Intel486 GX Processor Family
The Ultra Low Power Intel486 SX processor was developed specifically for the embedded market. It brings high levels of performance to low-cost, entry-level, embedded applications, where maximum energy efficiency is a high concern. (Please see our datasheet for low power options). These low-power technology improvements allow for new packaging options for the Intel486 processor. The Ultra Low Power Intel486 SX processor comes in the 176 lead Thin Quad Flat Pack(TQFP) package. This is the smallest, lowest profile Intel486 processor in the world. At 25.4mm x 25.4mm x 1.5mm, the 176 lead TQFP package is the same size and thickness as the United States quarter (25 cent coin)!


IntelDX2 and IntelDX4 Processor Family

The IntelDX2 and IntelDX4 processors bring the highest level of performance in the Intel486 family, created by such combined features as speed-multiplying technology, on-chip integration of Level I unified code and data cache, memory management unit with paging, and floating-point unit. The clock-multiplier allows the processor to operate at frequencies higher than the external memory bus. The integer unit uses RISC design techniques to provide single-clock-cycle execution of common instructions and general purpose registers for manipulating 32-bit addresses and data. The 8K on-chip Write-Through unified cache on the speed-doubled IntelDX2 processor, and the 16K on-chip Write-Back Enhanced unified cache on the speed-tripled IntelDX4 processor maintains the one-clock-per-instruction execution rate. Intel 486 processors provide support for multiprocessing systems. Support for multi-level caches reduces bus utilization, allowing multiple Intel486 processors to share a single memory bus. For the highest level of performance, choose the IntelDX2 and IntelDX4 processors.

Intel386 Processors

The Intel386 DX, EX, and SX embedded processors are based on the Intel386 architecture. All have 32-bit cores, and enhanced functionality for the embedded processor market.

* The static Intel386 EX microprocessor is designed for embedded applications that require high integration and low power. Key features include: PC compatibility, power management, low-voltage operation, and on-chip integration of numerous common peripherals such as interrupt controllers, chip selects, counters and timers.

* The static Intel386 SX, also referred to as the 80386SSX or 80386SXTA microprocessor, microprocessor is a pin-for-pin replacement for the dynamic Intel386 SX processor. The static design features clock freeze mode, and higher speed operation.

* The dynamic Intel386 SX microprocessor is an entry-level processor with a 16-bit external data bus and a 24-bit external address bus. It provides the performance benefits of a 32-bit architecture with the cost savings of a 16-bit hardware system.

* The dynamic Intel386 DX microprocessor is designed for single-user, multi-tasking applications. The 32-bit registers and data paths support 32-bit addresses and data types. It addresses 4 gigabytes of physical memory, and 64 terabytes of virtual memory. It offers a 50% performance increase over the Intel386 EX and SX processors.


Embedded system designers have long understood the benefits of PC compatibility in their designs. The embedded Intel386 processors are compatible with DOS and standard graphical windowing operating environments, as well as many popular embedded real-time operating systems.

Applications based on an Intel386 microprocessor allow designers to embed popular versions of DOS and graphical windowing environments to implement an array of existing software applications within their systems.

The PC compatibility, enhanced functionality, and real-time software support make the Intel386 microprocessors a sound embedded solution. Reduced design complexity and decreased software development time are major advantages in today's embedded market segment.

Time-to-Market

The embedded Intel386 processors reduce time-to-market by shortening both software and hardware design cycles. The embedded Intel386 processors preserve investments with existing Intel architecture software. Because the embedded Intel386 CPUs are 100% binary compatible with the 186/188 CPU, upgrading to an Intel386 CPU preserves software investment, and speeds time-to-market.

The PC makes an excellent tool for debugging code before application hardware is available. Code can be written and debugged in parallel with hardware development. The ability to use a PC for software debugging, in addition to a wide selection of development tools, allows for quick and inexpensive software development.

Intel386 EX architecture designs provide ease of use. The high integration of the Intel386 EX chip provides many of the peripheral devices previously found with personal computers. To add further value to the system, the Intel386 EX processor implements embedded peripheral functions such as interrupt controllers, chip-select generation, 16-bit timers and counters, DRAM refresh, watchdog timer, serial ports, etc. The high integration of the Intel386 EX microprocessor significantly reduces system complexity and hardware design time.

Integration of the Intel386 EX processor can also provide a simplified, compact design to lessen your burden on support chips that may become hard to find.

Upgrade Choice for 186 Processor

Intel's 186 processor family has been designed in many embedded applications over the years. If a 186 embedded design requires either more addressibility or higher performance, the Intel386 EX processor is the upgrade choice. The EX provides 26 address bits for a total of 4 Gbytes. Also, given the same clock rate, the Intel386 EX processor performs up to three times the performance of a 186-base processor. Since the EX has an 80386 core, it is code compatible with 186 processors, making it a logical upgrade processor to run your existing software.

Additionally, software can be modified to take advantage of the 80386 features, including memory protection and multitasking. Memory protection can provide a safety net to software problems. This can become very important if your customer ever modifies the software run on your application.

Intel® 186 Processors

Intel modularized the core architecture of the Intel 186 in order to better provide expandable peripheral functionality. The 186 Ex family is based on an improved, static, 1 micron design. All of the enhanced products run at 25 MHz. In addition, the 80C186Ex/C188Ex processors have a common set of base peripherals beneficial to many embedded applications. The Ex processors all support a standard numeric interface, an interrupt control unit, a chip-select unit, a DRAM refresh control unit, a power management unit, and three 16-bit timer/counters.

The 186 Ex family was designed with a number of objectives, the most important being high integration, low power consumption and a small form factor. The first objective is met by offering different Ex family members with varied peripheral sets. The variety of peripheral combinations available allows a designer to choose a "best fit" for their application. The second objective, low power, is met by offering a fully static device that operates down to 2.9-3.0 volts. The final objective, small form factor, is addressed by the Shrink Quad Flat Pack (SQFP) package.

The idle mode allows the device to shut off the CPU clock, leaving all integrated peripherals active. Idle mode lowers processor current consumption by approximately 40 percent. Powerdown mode goes a step further, the clock input to the entire processor is disabled reducing device current consumption to transistor leakage (microamps).

Low voltage operation offers numerous benefits to the system designer such as decreased power consumption, less heat generation and less noise. The 13 MHz version of the 186 Ex processors are available in 3.3V versions which operate down to 2.9 volts. The 16 MHz versions as well operate at 3.3V down to 2.9 volts. The combination of power management functionality and optional low voltage operation make the 186 Ex family processors ideal for power sensitive applications.

The small form factor is a major benefit of the SQFP package. The small package allows high integration while using minimal area. Another benefit inherent in smaller packages is reduced noise. The device lead frame that carries signals from the die to the package pins is smaller in the SQFP than it is in packages like QFP or PLCC. The decreased lead frame size decreases noise amplitude on outputs. The decreased inductance resulting from the small package and the elimination of a device socket reduce output noise. Lastly, combining the SQFP package and integration of the 186 Ex processors with low voltage operation offers an ideal solution for portable, low power, battery operated applications.

The Pentium III processor

The Pentium III processor is ideal for high performance applied computing. It supports highend communications, transaction terminal, and industrial automation applications. While incorporating new features and improvements, the Pentium III processor remains software compatible with previous members of the Intel microprocessor family.

The Pentium III processor is validated with multiple chipsets for maximum flexibility and scalability. Combined with the Intel 840 chipset, the Pentium III processor provides high performance and bandwidth including dual processing and a second PCI bus. The 815, 815E, 810 and 440BX chipsets provide a scalable platform supporting a wide selection of Celeron and Pentium III processors ranging from 66 to 133 MHz processor side bus speeds. The 440BX AGPset supports ECC for the highest data integrity and ISA for legacy I/O. The Intel 815, 815E and 810 chipsets utilize Intel Graphics Technology, an integrated graphics platform which provides more stability, higher quality graphics and a reduced OEM bill of materials cost.


Product Highlights

1.26 GHz 370-pin FC-PGA2 package with 512 KB Advanced Transfer Cache (on-die, full-speed L2 cache)

1 GHz, 866, 850, 733, 700 and 600 MHz, 370-pin FC-PGA package
700, 500 and 400 MHz BGA2 package

1 GHz, 866 and 733 MHz processor supports 133 MHz processor side bus

256 Kbytes Advanced Transfer Cache (on-die, full-speed L2 cache)

Compatible with Intel 840, 815, 815E, 810E2, 810 chipsets; Intel 82801E C-ICH; Intel 440BX AGPset and 440MX chipset

Intel Celeron M Processors

The Intel Celeron M processor family is the next generation of mobile value processors, providing exceptional performance and value combined with low power for thermally sensitive embedded and communications applications. These processors offer ideal solutions for small-to-medium business and enterprise communications, storage appliances, and value-oriented embedded devices like Point Of Sale, kiosks and ATMs.

This document is the Specification Update to the Intel Celeron M Processor Datasheet, Intel Celeron M Processor on 90 nm Process Datasheet and Intel Celeron M Processor on 65 nm Process Datasheet. It is intended for hardware system manufacturers and software developers of applications, operating systems, or tools. Specification Updates contains specification changes, S-specs, errata, specification clarifications, and documentation changes. The Intel Celeron M processor on 90 nm process and Intel Celeron M processor on 65 nm process may contain design defects or errors known as errata which may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are available on request.

Intel Pentium Processors with MMX Technology

From point-of-sale (POS) terminals and retail kiosks to advanced networking equipment, Pentium processors with MMX technology enable developers of embedded systems to step up to new levels of performance. To make these designs even easier and more flexible, Intel is making the performance advantages of MMX technology available at a choice of integration levels.

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The upgrade path for embedded Intel architecture includes longer life cycle support for the 200 MHz and 233 MHz Pentium processors with MMX technology.
Intel offers 166 MHz and 266 MHz Low-power Pentium processors with MMX technology. Both are available in thin HL-PBGA packaging, as well as PPGA packaging. The 166 MHz Pentium processor is also available in extended temperature range -40ºC to +115ºC.
Also, the Intel 430TX PCIset now supports synchronous DRAM [SDRAM] in embedded applications.

Product Highlights
166, 200, 233, 266 MHz
430TX PCIset
HL-PBGA, PPGA
Extended temp

New Design Options

Together the Pentium processor with MMX technology and the 430TX PCIset provides developers with flexible new options to create value-added embedded designs and upgrade existing products to new levels of performance. Regardless of which design path a developer may select, the Pentium processor with MMX technology offers performance enhancements that can be especially valuable in today's most competitive embedded application segments--including "intelligent" POS terminals, telecommunications equipment, networking devices and high-performance industrial computers.

Improve Processor Performance 10-20 Percent

Pentium processors with MMX technology can provide a 10 to 20 percent performance boost over classic Pentium processors at the same frequency. In addition, the MMX technology versions of the processor double on-chip code and data caches to 16 Kbytes and feature improved branch prediction, an enhanced pipeline and deeper write buffers for improved performance.

Advantages of Intel MMX Technology

MMX technology provides 57 new instruction sets to improve processor performance in traditional digital signal processor [DSP] applications, including the graphics, audio and voice processing capabilities now emerging as value-added features in high-performance embedded products. MMX technology can potentially eliminate the requirement for DSP chips in embedded applications such as video kiosks, telecommunications devices and POS terminals.

Intel Architecture Upgrade Path

"The Pentium processor with MMX technology offers developers the advantages of Intel's stable, long-term processor architecture, together with strong tools support, a robust development environment and a clearly defined upgrade path," notes Tom Franz, general manager of Intel's Embedded Microprocessor Division.

If the flexible motherboard guidelines for split voltages were followed on the original design, Pentium Processors with MMX technology offer pin-compatibility, and a high degree of code-compatibility, with the classic Pentium processors. These compatibility features offer developers a smooth extended upgrade path from existing Intel architecture designs, together with a way to quickly add higher performance with minimal development overhead.

430TX PCIset Adds New Performance

The Intel 430TX PCIset supports synchronous DRAM [SDRAM] in embedded applications. The chipset's Ultra DMA capability allows faster downloading of larger data files in applications such as POS and industrial computers along with Concurrent PCI for smoother video and audio performance.

The 430TX PCIset is also available in extended temperatures at -40°C to +85°C degrees ambient. The extended temperature Pentium processor with MMX technology, along with the extended temperature 430TX PCIset, enables an optimized solution for embedded applications.

Intel Celeron Processor 440

The Intel Celeron processor 440 balances proven technology with exceptional value for embedded computing designs such as print imaging, gaming, interactive clients, and industrial automation. Featuring Intel Intelligent Power Capability, it supports smaller, quieter, more energy-efficient embedded systems with improved performance over previous Intel Celeron processors.

Manufactured on 65nm process technology, the Intel Celeron processor 440 at 2.0 GHz offers 512 KB of L2 cache with a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 watts. Based on a new energy-efficient microarchitecture, this Celeron processor enables smaller and quieter embedded designs. It features Execute Disable Bit (for built-in security support) as well as Intel 64 architecture (Intel 64), enabling applications to access larger amounts of memory when used with appropriate 64-bit supporting hardware and software.

The Intel Celeron processor 440 is available in an LGA-775 package with integrated heat spreader. When combined with the Intel Q45 Express Chipset, Intel Q35 Express Chipset, Intel Q965 Express Chipset or Intel 3210 Chipset, the platform provides exceptional value with mid-range performance and reduced power.
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Features and benefits

800 MHz front-side bus Provides accelerated access to data from the processor core.
Intel Wide Dynamic Execution Improves execution speed and efficiency, delivering more instructions per clock cycle.

Intel Smart Memory Access

Optimizes use of data bandwidth from the memory subsystem to accelerate out-of-order execution, keeping the pipeline full while improving instruction throughput and performance. Newly designed prediction mechanism reduces the time in-flight instructions must wait for data. Pre-fetch algorithms move data from system memory into fast L2 cache in advance of execution.

Intel Advanced Digital Media Boost

Accelerates execution of Streaming SIMD Extension (SSE/2/3) instructions to significantly improve media boost performance on a broad range of applications. 128-bit SSE instructions are issued at a throughput rate of one/clock cycle, effectively doubling speed of execution over previous-generation processors.
Execute Disable Bit° Enhances virus protection when deployed with supported operating system. Allows memory to be marked as executable or non-executable, allowing the processor to raise an error to the operating system, thereby preventing malicious code from infecting the system.

Intel 64 Architecture (Intel 64) Enables access to larger amounts of memory and provides flexibility for 32-bit and 64-bit applications. With appropriate supporting hardware and software, platforms supporting 64-bit computing can use extended virtual and physical memory.

Intel Pentium M Processor

The Intel Pentium M processor utilizes a new microarchitecture to meet the current and future demands of high-performance, low-power embedded computing, making it ideal for medium-to-large enterprise communications applications, transaction terminal, interactive client, and industrial automation applications. While incorporating advanced processor technology, it remains software-compatible with previous members of the Intel microprocessor family.

The Intel Pentium M Processor on 0.13u process technology is validated with the Intel E7501 and Intel 855GME chipsets. The Intel Pentium M Processor on 90nm process technology is validated with the Intel E7501, 855GME, E7520, E7320 chipsets, Mobile Intel 915GME Express Chipset and Intel 3100 (see table for details). These unique platform combinations help address a variety of customer requirements.

GeForce 9800 GTX+

GPU Engine Specs:
Processor Cores 128
Graphics Clock (MHz) 738 MHz
Processor Clock (MHz) 1836 MHz
Texture Fill Rate (billion/sec) 47.2
Memory Specs:
Memory Clock (MHz) 1100 MHz
Standard Memory Config 512 MB
Memory Interface Width 256-bit
Memory Bandwidth (GB/sec) 70.4
Feature Support:
NVIDIA SLI®-ready* 2-way/3-Way
NVIDIA PureVideo® Technology* HD
NVIDIA PhysX™-ready Yes
NVIDIA CUDA™ Technology Yes
HybridPower™ Technology* Yes
GeForce Boost
Microsoft DirectX 10
OpenGL 2.1
Bus Support PCI-E 2.0 x16
Certified for Windows Vista Yes
Display Support:
Maximum Digital Resolution 2560x1600
Maximum VGA Resolution 2048x1536
Standard Display Connectors HDTV
Dual Link DVI
Multi Monitor Yes
HDCP* Yes
HDMI* Via adapter
Audio Input for HDMI SPDIF
Standard Graphics Card Dimensions:
Height 4.376 inches
Length 10.5 inches
Width Dual-slot
Thermal and Power Specs:
Maximum GPU Temperature (in C) 105C C
Maximum Graphics Card Power (W) 141W W
Minimum System Power Requirement (W) 450W W
Supplementary Power Connectors 6-pin x2

GeForce 9600 GT

GPU Engine Specs:
Processor Cores 64
Graphics Clock (MHz) 650 MHz
Processor Clock (MHz) 1625 MHz
Texture Fill Rate (billion/sec) 20.8
Memory Specs:
Memory Clock (MHz) 900 MHz
Standard Memory Config 512 MB
Memory Interface Width 256-bit
Memory Bandwidth (GB/sec) 57.6
Feature Support:
NVIDIA SLI-ready 2-Way
NVIDIA PureVideo Technology HD
NVIDIA PhysX-ready Yes
NVIDIA CUDA Technology Yes
Microsoft DirectX 10
OpenGL 2.1
Bus Support PCI-E 2.0 x16
Certified for Windows Vista Yes
Display Support:
Maximum Digital Resolution 2560x1600
Maximum VGA Resolution 2048x1536
Standard Display Connectors HDTV
Two Dual Link DVI
Multi Monitor Yes
HDCP Yes
HDMI Via adapter
Audio Input for HDMI SPDIF
Standard Graphics Card Dimensions:
Height 4.376 inches
Length 9 inches
Width Single-slot
Thermal and Power Specs:
Maximum GPU Temperature (in C) 105 C
Maximum Graphics Card Power (W) 90 W
Minimum System Power Requirement (W) 400 W
Supplementary Power Connectors 6-pin

GeForce 9600 GSO

GPU Engine Specs:
Processor Cores 96
Graphics Clock (MHz) 550 MHz
Processor Clock (MHz) 1375 MHz
Texture Fill Rate (billion/sec) 26.4
Memory Specs:
Memory Clock (MHz) 800 MHz
Standard Memory Config 384 MB
Memory Interface Width 192-bit
Memory Bandwidth (GB/sec) 38.4
Feature Support:
NVIDIA SLI-ready 2-Way
NVIDIA PureVideo Technology HD
NVIDIA PhysX-ready Yes
NVIDIA CUDA Technology Yes
Microsoft DirectX 10
OpenGL 2.1
Bus Support PCI-E 2.0
Certified for Windows Vista Yes
Display Support:
Maximum Digital Resolution 2560x1600
Maximum VGA Resolution 2048x1536
Standard Display Connectors Dual Link DVI
HDTV
Multi Monitor Yes
HDCP* Yes
HDMI* Via adapter
Audio Input for HDMI SPDIF
Standard Graphics Card Dimensions:
Height 4.376 inches
Length 9 inches
Width Single-slot
Thermal and Power Specs:
Maximum GPU Temperature (in C) 105 C
Maximum Graphics Card Power (W) 105 W
Minimum System Power Requirement (W) 400 W
Supplementary Power Connectors 6-pin

GeForce 9600 GSO 512

GPU Engine Specs:
Processor Cores 48
Graphics Clock (MHz) 650 MHz
Processor Clock (MHz) 1625 MHz
Texture Fill Rate (billion/sec) 15.6
Memory Specs:
Memory Clock (MHz) 900 MHz
Standard Memory Config 512 MB
Memory Interface Width 256-bit
Memory Bandwidth (GB/sec) 57.6
Feature Support:
NVIDIA SLI-ready 2-Way
NVIDIA PureVideo Technology HD
NVIDIA PhysX-ready Yes
NVIDIA CUDA Technology Yes
Microsoft DirectX 10
OpenGL 2.1
Bus Support PCI-E 2.0 x16
Certified for Windows Vista Yes
Display Support:
Maximum Digital Resolution 2560x1600
Maximum VGA Resolution 2048x1536
Standard Display Connectors Two Dual Link DVI
HDTV
Multi Monitor Yes
HDCP Yes
HDMI Via adapter
Audio Input for HDMI SPDIF
Standard Graphics Card Dimensions:
Height 4.376 inches
Length 9 inches
Width Single-slot
Thermal and Power Specs:
Maximum GPU Temperature (in C) 105 C
Maximum Graphics Card Power (W) 90 W
Minimum System Power Requirement (W) 400 W
Supplementary Power Connectors 6-pin

GeForce 9400 GT

GPU Engine Specs:
Processor Cores 16
Graphics Clock (MHz) 550 MHz
Processor Clock (MHz) 1400 MHz
Texture Fill Rate (billion/sec) 4.4
Memory Specs:
Memory Clock (MHz) 400 MHz
Standard Memory Config 512 MB
Memory Interface Width 128-bit
Memory Bandwidth (GB/sec) 12.8
Feature Support:
NVIDIA PureVideo Technology HD
NVIDIA PhysX-ready Yes
NVIDIA CUDA Technology Yes
HybridPower Technology -
GeForce Boost -
Microsoft DirectX 10
OpenGL 2.1
Bus Support PCI-E 2.0
Certified for Windows Vista Yes
Display Support:
Maximum Digital Resolution 2560x1600
Maximum VGA Resolution 2048x1536
Standard Display Connectors Dual Link DVI
Multi Monitor Yes
HDCP* Yes
HDMI* Via adapter
Audio Input for HDMI SPDIF
Standard Graphics Card Dimensions:
Height 4.376 inches
Length 6.6 inches
Width Single-slot
Thermal and Power Specs:
Maximum GPU Temperature (in C) 105 C
Maximum Graphics Card Power (W) 50 W
Minimum System Power Requirement (W) 300 W

GeForce 8800 Ultra

NVIDIA® Unified Architecture

* Unified shader architecture
* GigaThread technology
* Full support for Microsoft DirectX 10
o Geometry shaders
o Geometry instancing
o Streamed output
o Shader Model 4.0
* Full 128-bit floating point precision through the entire rendering pipeline

NVIDIA Lumenex Engine

* 16x full screen anti-aliasing
* Transparent multisampling and transparent supersampling
* 16x angle independent anisotropic filtering
* 128-bit floating point high dynamic-range (HDR) lighting with anti-aliasing
o 32-bit per component floating point texture filtering and blending
* Advanced lossless compression algorithms for color, texture, and z-data
* Support for normal map compression
* Z-cull
* Early-Z

NVIDIA Quantum Effects Technology

* Advanced shader processors architected for physics computation
* Simulate and render physics effects on the graphics processor

NVIDIA SLI Technology

* Patented hardware and software technology allows two GeForce-based graphics cards to run in parallel to scale performance and enhance image quality on today's top titles.

NVIDIA PureVideo HD Technology

* Dedicated on-chip video processor
* High-definition H.264, VC-1, MPEG2 and WMV9 decode acceleration
* Advanced spatial-temporal de-interlacing
* HDCP capable3
* Spatial-Temporal De-Interlacing
* Noise Reduction
* Edge Enhancement
* Bad Edit Correction
* Inverse telecine (2:2 and 3:2 pull-down correction)
* High-quality scaling
* Video color correction
* Microsoft Video Mixing Renderer (VMR) support

Advanced Display Functionality

* Two dual-link DVI outputs for digital flat panel display resolutions up to 2560x1600
* Dual integrated 400MHz RAMDACs for analog display resolutions up to and including 2048x1536 at 85Hz
* Integrated HDTV encoder provides analog TV-output (Component/Composite/S-Video) up to 1080i resolution
* NVIDIA nView multi-display technology capability
* 10-bit display processing

Built for Microsoft Windows Vista™

* Full DirectX 10 support
* Dedicated graphics processor powers the new Windows Vista Aero 3D user interface
* VMR-based video architecture

High Speed Interfaces

* Designed for PCI Express x16
* Designed for high-speed GDDR3 memory

Operating Systems

* Windows Vista /Windows Vista 64
* Windows XP/Windows XP 64
* Linux

API Support

* Complete DirectX support, including Microsoft DirectX 10 Shader Model 4.0
* Full OpenGL support, including OpenGL 2.0

GeForce 8500 GT

NVIDIA Unified Architecture

* Unified shader architecture
* GigaThread technology
* Full support for Microsoft DirectX 10
o Geometry shaders
o Geometry instancing
o Streamed output
o Shader Model 4.0
* Full 128-bit floating point precision through the entire rendering pipeline

NVIDIA Lumenex Engine

* 16x full screen anti-aliasing
* Transparent multisampling and transparent supersampling
* 16x angle independent anisotropic filtering
* 128-bit floating point high dynamic-range (HDR) lighting with anti-aliasing
o 32-bit per component floating point texture filtering and blending
* Advanced lossless compression algorithms for color, texture, and z-data
* Support for normal map compression
* Z-cull
* Early-Z

NVIDIA Quantum Effects Technology

* Advanced shader processors architected for physics computation
* Simulate and render physics effects on the graphics processor

NVIDIA Turbo Cache Technology

* Combines the capacity and bandwidth of dedicated video memory with dynamically allocated system memory to dramatically turbocharge performance.

NVIDIA SLI Technology

* Patented hardware and software technology allows two GeForce-based graphics cards to run in parallel to scale performance and enhance image quality on today's top titles.

NVIDIA PureVideo HD Technology

* Dedicated on-chip video processor
* High-definition H.264, VC-1, MPEG2 and WMV9 decode acceleration
* Advanced spatial-temporal de-interlacing
* HDCP capable
* Spatial-Temporal De-Interlacing
* Noise Reduction
* Edge Enhancement
* Bad Edit Correction
* Inverse telecine (2:2 and 3:2 pull-down correction)
* High-quality scaling
* Video color correction
* Microsoft Video Mixing Renderer (VMR) support

Advanced Display Functionality

* Two dual-link DVI outputs for digital flat panel display resolutions up to 2560x16004
* One dual-link DVI outputs for digital flat panel display resolutions up to 2560x16005
* One single-link DVI outputs for digital flat panel display resolutions up to 1920x120066
* Dual integrated 400MHz RAMDACs for analog display resolutions up to and including 2048x1536 at 85Hz
* Integrated HDTV encoder provides analog TV-output (Component/Composite/S-Video) up to 1080i resolution
* NVIDIA nView multi-display technology capability
* 10-bit display processing

Built for Microsoft Windows Vista

* Full DirectX 10 support
* Dedicated graphics processor powers the new Windows Vista Aero 3D user interface
* VMR-based video architecture

High Speed Interfaces

* Designed for PCI Express x16
* Designed for high-speed GDDR3 and DDR2 memory

Operating Systems

* Built for Microsoft Windows Vista
* Windows XP/Windows XP 64
* Linux

API Support

* Complete DirectX support, including Microsoft DirectX 10 Shader Model 4.0
* Full OpenGL support, including OpenGL 2.0

GeForce 8600

NVIDIA Unified Architecture

* Unified shader architecture
* GigaThread technology
* Full support for Microsoft DirectX 10
o Geometry shaders
o Geometry instancing
o Streamed output
o Shader Model 4.0
* Full 128-bit floating point precision through the entire rendering pipeline

NVIDIA Lumenex Engine

* 16x full screen anti-aliasing
* Transparent multisampling and transparent supersampling
* 16x angle independent anisotropic filtering
* 128-bit floating point high dynamic-range (HDR) lighting with anti-aliasing
o 32-bit per component floating point texture filtering and blending
* Advanced lossless compression algorithms for color, texture, and z-data
* Support for normal map compression
* Z-cull
* Early-Z

NVIDIA Quantum Effects Technology

* Advanced shader processors architected for physics computation
* Simulate and render physics effects on the graphics processor

NVIDIA TurboCache Technology

* Combines the capacity and bandwidth of dedicated video memory with dynamically allocated system memory to dramatically turbocharge performance.

NVIDIA SLI Technology

* Patented hardware and software technology allows two GeForce-based graphics cards to run in parallel to scale performance and enhance image quality on today's top titles.

NVIDIA PureVideo HD Technology

* Dedicated on-chip video processor
* High-definition H.264, VC-1, MPEG2 and WMV9 decode acceleration
* Advanced spatial-temporal de-interlacing
* HDCP capable
* Spatial-Temporal De-Interlacing
* Noise Reduction
* Edge Enhancement
* Bad Edit Correction
* Inverse telecine (2:2 and 3:2 pull-down correction)
* High-quality scaling
* Video color correction
* Microsoft Video Mixing Renderer (VMR) support

Advanced Display Functionality

* Two dual-link DVI outputs for digital flat panel display resolutions up to 2560x16004
* One dual-link DVI outputs for digital flat panel display resolutions up to 2560x16005
* One single-link DVI outputs for digital flat panel display resolutions up to 1920x120066
* Dual integrated 400MHz RAMDACs for analog display resolutions up to and including 2048x1536 at 85Hz
* Integrated HDTV encoder provides analog TV-output (Component/Composite/S-Video) up to 1080i resolution
* NVIDIA nView multi-display technology capability
* 10-bit display processing

Built for Microsoft Windows Vista

* Full DirectX 10 support
* Dedicated graphics processor powers the new Windows Vista Aero 3D user interface
* VMR-based video architecture

High Speed Interfaces

* Designed for PCI Express x16
* Designed for high-speed GDDR3 and DDR2 memory

Operating Systems

* Built for Microsoft Windows Vista
* Windows XP/Windows XP 64
* Linux

API Support

* Complete DirectX support, including Microsoft DirectX 10 Shader Model 4.0
* Full OpenGL support, including OpenGL 2.0