AMD fielding 64 bits for PCs

~~David~~ · Jul 26, 2002, 09:43 AM

Advanced Micro Devices is building a 64-bit field of dreams.
As Intel accelerates the launch date of its 3GHz Pentium 4 chip, arch rival AMD continues to build the foundation for "ClawHammer." The 64-bit Athlon processor is expected to come out early next year, giving desktop PCs a performance similar to that of workstations used in research labs at DaimlerChrysler or NASA.

To make sure ClawHammer arrives on solid footing, AMD is working with a long list of partners who will build that hardware and software that can take advantage of such a chip. The company has already sent tens of PCs fitted with the upcoming chip to game developers and multimedia software creators, said John Crank, a senior branding associate for the Athlon. This is part of Operation Rolling Thunder, AMD's campaign to introduce the chip, he said.

AMD is, so far, the only major chipmaker to announce plans for a 64-bit chip for desktops.

"Just because it's there, we think people are going to use it," said Mark de Frere, AMD's Athlon brand manager.

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raptora12 · Jul 26, 2002, 02:43 PM

equal in strength to a 4ghz pentium 4.More for less speed has been a fasciation with AMD since the first athlon.

nForcer · Jul 27, 2002, 05:27 AM

Sure would be nice to see an OS *and additional programs/games* that will support 64bit technology.

Could run WindowsXP (64bit) or a distro of Linux...but AMD will realize the problem Intel had when the Itanium chip was released. Its not gonna get enough support from programmers *atleast not in the near future*

(watch someone prove me wrong in 6 months!)

Jaxon · Jul 27, 2002, 05:46 AM

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Originally posted by nForcer

(watch someone prove me wrong in 6 months!)

I hope so.

Desert_Siege · Jul 29, 2002, 02:16 PM

And I do believe his theory may be right. If you build it, they will come. I just want one to play with for a little while...I promise I will give it back.........sooner or later.

Jul 26, 2002, 09:43 AM	#1
~~David~~ Banned Join Date: May 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 959 Rep Power: 0	AMD fielding 64 bits for PCs Advanced Micro Devices is building a 64-bit field of dreams. As Intel accelerates the launch date of its 3GHz Pentium 4 chip, arch rival AMD continues to build the foundation for "ClawHammer." The 64-bit Athlon processor is expected to come out early next year, giving desktop PCs a performance similar to that of workstations used in research labs at DaimlerChrysler or NASA. To make sure ClawHammer arrives on solid footing, AMD is working with a long list of partners who will build that hardware and software that can take advantage of such a chip. The company has already sent tens of PCs fitted with the upcoming chip to game developers and multimedia software creators, said John Crank, a senior branding associate for the Athlon. This is part of Operation Rolling Thunder, AMD's campaign to introduce the chip, he said. AMD is, so far, the only major chipmaker to announce plans for a 64-bit chip for desktops. "Just because it's there, we think people are going to use it," said Mark de Frere, AMD's Athlon brand manager. Read the full story HERE

Jul 26, 2002, 02:43 PM	#2
raptora12 Mystic seeker Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 193 Rep Power: 0	I heard the first clawhammer will be a 2ghz and with its memory controller equal in strength to a 4ghz pentium 4.More for less speed has been a fasciation with AMD since the first athlon. __________________ msi 6330 Athlon T-bird 1000 mhz 768mb sdr hd 80 gig eide ata 100 7200rpm western digital hd 30 gig eide ata 100 5600rpm western digital Sound Blaster Audigy retail 8500 275/275 19" Mitsubishi Diamondtron

Jul 29, 2002, 02:16 PM	#5
Desert_Siege Professional Slacker Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: KY Posts: 274 Rep Power: 0	ME TOO!! And I do believe his theory may be right. If you build it, they will come. I just want one to play with for a little while...I promise I will give it back.........sooner or later.

Jul 27, 2002, 05:27 AM	#3
nForcer Twice the fun! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,404 Rep Power: 0	Sure would be nice to see an OS and additional programs/games that will support 64bit technology. Could run WindowsXP (64bit) or a distro of Linux...but AMD will realize the problem Intel had when the Itanium chip was released. Its not gonna get enough support from programmers atleast not in the near future (watch someone prove me wrong in 6 months!)