Author: Rolf Tueschen
Date: 03:38:10 06/28/04
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On June 28, 2004 at 05:30:39, Tony Petters wrote: >http://www.stockhouse.com/news/news.asp?tick=XTND&newsid=2346329 > > >AMD Announces New 64-Bit Applications Demonstrate Performance Increases up to 57 >Percent; AMD64 and Upcoming Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition Allow for >Faster, Smarter Programs > >6/28/04 > > >SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jun 28, 2004 (CCNMatthews via COMTEX) -- > >AMD (NYSE:AMD) today announced that 64-bit versions of software applications >Crafty and The Panorama Factory running on the beta version of the upcoming >Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP 64-bit Edition for 64-bit Extended Systems >demonstrate significant increases in performance, up to 57 percent for the >Panorama Factory, compared to 32-bit software versions. Crafty is an >open-source, high-performance chess program scheduled to compete in the World >Computer Chess Championship this July. Until now I saw no confirmation by the Israeli government and or computerchess organization that this new hardware is allowed to be imported or sent to Israel. - Sorry, couldn't resist. :) Rolf, holding his breath "Go, Crafty, go!" >The Panorama Factory V3 digitally renders >a set of photos to create a panoramic picture on your desktop. > >"The AMD64 platform enables best-in-class performance, while allowing customers >to seamlessly transition to powerful 64-bit applications as we move closer to >the day when 32-bit-only systems will become obsolete," said Marty Seyer, >corporate vice president and general manager of AMD's Microprocessor Business >Unit. "AMD knows that anyone doing multimedia activity such as digital photos >and intense gaming on their PC can benefit tremendously by using an AMD >Athlon(TM) 64 processor. The 64-bit versions of Crafty and The Panorama Factory >demonstrate the kind of performance benefits we expect our customers and >partners to realize by leveraging AMD64 technology." > >Built for 64-bit computing, Crafty has grown from a simple PC-based computer >chess program to one that runs on all known general-purpose platforms. Benchmark >testing shows the 64-bit version of Crafty running on the AMD Athlon FX-53 >processor outperformed the 32-bit version by almost 47 percent. The 64-bit >version also evaluates more nodes per second than the 32-bit engine. > >"Crafty is a program built for the 64-bit architecture on an AMD Athlon 64 >processor-enabled system. With AMD64 technology, developing Crafty with a unique >methodology called 'rotated bitmaps' enabled me to significantly improve the >performance of the chess engine," said Robert Hyatt, author of Crafty and >associate professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham. "The AMD Athlon 64 FX >processor-powered system is the fastest I have seen. I can't see anybody buying >anything else." > >Crafty has won several chess competitions including bi-annual events held by the >Internet Chess Club. Most recently, Hyatt used AMD64 technology to compete in >and win the Internet Computer Chess Tournament in February. > >The Panorama Factory (www.panoramafactory.com), built by Smoky City Design, >seamlessly joins separate photos into a single high-quality panoramic picture. >As digital photography continues to stretch the limits of 32-bit computing, >AMD64 technology enables The Panorama Factory to create larger panoramas with >more pictures than what is possible on a 32-bit architecture. The 64-bit version >also can complete a full panorama up to 57 percent faster compared to 32-bit >versions. > >"Applications like The Panorama Factory are typically restricted by 32-bit >architectures that limit the amount of virtual memory available. When ported to >the AMD64 platform, The Panorama Factory breaks the 32-bit barrier to create >images that are almost unlimited in size," said John Strait, author of The >Panorama Factory. "AMD Athlon 64 processors enable our customer base to purchase >64-bit enabled computers to take advantage of high-performance applications that >also support their legacy 32-bit software programs." > >All AMD Athlon 64 processors have the added security benefit of Enhanced Virus >Protection (EVP) capability. This capability, enabled by the upcoming >Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Service Pack 2, can prevent the execution of certain >types of malicious viruses. The award-winning AMD64 desktop processors also >feature Cool'n'Quiet(TM) technology, an innovative system-level feature that >lowers the power consumption of the PC when maximum performance is not needed. A >PC with AMD's Cool'n'Quiet technology enabled will consume less power, and run >cooler and quieter on most applications. AMD64 processors also feature the >exclusive Direct Connect Architecture that directly connects the memory >controller and I/O to the central processor unit, improving overall system >performance and efficiency. > >About AMD64 > >AMD64 evolves the industry-standard 32-bit x86 architecture to support the >demanding 64-bit environment that will enable future generations of computer >functionality and productivity. AMD designed the AMD64 platform to allow end >users to enjoy reliable, best-in-class performance on the 32-bit software they >own today while preparing for a seamless transition to high-performance 64-bit >applications. The AMD64 architecture also enables a more secure computing >environment by integrating capabilities that can take advantage of advanced >anti-virus features in upcoming software. > >Since the introduction of the AMD64 architecture in 2003, the AMD Opteron(TM) >processor for servers and workstations and the AMD Athlon(TM) 64 processors for >desktop and notebook computers have earned more than 45 awards for innovation >and performance and the support of more than 1,000 OEMs, hardware and software >developers, system builders, and distributors. > >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. > >AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Athlon, AMD Opteron, and combinations thereof, and >Cool'n'Quiet are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Microsoft and >Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or >other jurisdictions. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be >trademarks of their respective owners. > >AMD Suzy Pruitt, 512-602-4392 (PR) suzy.pruitt@amd.com or Mike Haase, >408-749-3124 (IR)
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