AMD Releases Dual-Core Processor For PC Enthusiasts

AMD Athlon 64 FX-60

AMD announced the immediate availability of the AMD Athlon™ 64 FX-60 dual-core processor, the world’s ultimate processor for PC enthusiasts. Providing exceptional PC performance on games, digital media and intense applications, the new AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 dual-core processor will allow enthusiasts to experience the next generation of multi-core supported games and applications using AMD’s most powerful PC processor ever released.

As requirements for high performance in PC games and digital media content continue to escalate, independent reviews have shown that AMD Athlon 64 dual-core processors outshine the competition. The AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 dual-core processor takes its place as the highest performing dual-core consumer processor from AMD, and shows an average 34 percent improvement on overall digital media performance and an eye-popping 80 percent faster performance on certain benchmarks over similar single-core processors.

Incorporating AMD's most advanced processor technology, the AMD Athlon 64 FX processor line features the first Windows®-compatible 64-bit PC processor designed specifically for PC enthusiasts. The AMD Athlon 64 FX processor enables enthusiasts to immerse themselves in their digital world. They can play games with realistic physics, lighting and sound previously only reserved for the world of simulations, or create and manipulate digital media like a pro. The AMD Athlon 64 FX processor brings the next generation of digital media and games to life.
Availability and Pricing
The AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 dual-core processor is available immediately worldwide. The AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 processor is priced at $1,031 in 1,000-unit PIB quantities.