AMD Athlon processors are high-performance desktop chips.
AMD Athlon is a family of computer microprocessors manufactured by the Sunnyvale, California, semiconductor company AMD (Advanced Micro Devices). Athlon processors are high-performance chips designed on AMD's K7 architecture.
Software Support
The AMD Athlon processor runs on a "revolutionary new technology," dubbed AMD64, that allows the chip to run 32-bit applications at normal capacity, while being compatible with innovations in 64-bit software applications.
Internet Applications
The processors support Internet applications with high-speed memory access and input/output connectivity. Users can execute streaming audio and video content and can access online gaming portals with full functionality.
Security
AMD Athlon processors are designed on a combination of hardware and software technologies for enhanced virus protection. Supported by the operating system (OS) and anti-virus software, the processor complements security solutions and protects against viruses, worms and other malware.
Multimedia
AMD Athlon processors have multimedia instructions support in the form of 3D Now! Professional and SSE3 for accelerated multimedia application executions, and utilities for audio, video and photography editing.
Hyper Threading
AMD's proprietary Hyper Transport Technology increases overall system performance by eliminating input/output bottlenecks, giving higher system bandwidth and lower system latency. The chip's dedicated memory controller enables it to directly access the main memory, cutting down on data transfer rates.
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