AMD's Athlon steps up to 64 bits

[dArKeR]

Advanced Micro Devices wants to give you something Intel can't.

The chipmaker will unveil its Athlon 64 processor on Tuesday. Along with added performance, the chip offers PC buyers the option of upgrading to 64-bit software — a feature Intel's Pentium doesn't offer. Such software, which offers improved graphics capabilities, will start hitting shelves later this year.

Analysts have said that in order for AMD to set itself apart in the PC processor race, it needs two things: competitive performance and something its archrival doesn't have.

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Wasn't Apple G5 64 first?

[seamarq]

1. yes, the G5 was first

[greyl]

2. Not in the PC race, it wasn't...;) nt

[bowens43]

4. No, it wasn't first

The AMD Opteron 64 bit was released in april.

[MercutioATC]

3. Wooohoo! That means Intel's gonna release the P5 (finally).

I've been waiting to build my next computer until the P5's came out. Looks like a new rig in the spring!

[GAspnes]

5. I am SO glad to see this

I was working on 60 and 64 bit machines in the 70's and they rocked. I'm glad to see the world finally catching up.

Polywell Poly 900NF3-FX1

Wish I had some money -- I'd be ordering one right now.