AMD Athlon™ 64 FX Processor Overview
The AMD Athlon™ 64 FX CPU features leading-edge technology to an exceptional computing experience. The AMD Athlon 64 FX-55 CPU runs on AMD64, a technology that allows the processor to run both 32-bit applications and 64-bit applications, and provides Enhanced Virus Protection when used with Windows® XP Service Pack 2. Power-hungry enthusiasts, gamers, and professionals can explore the full potential of AMD64 FX technology while enjoying outstanding performance on all of today’s 32-bit software.

The coming wave of games and digital content creation applications will require fast, 64-bit processor to deliver an extraordinary level of realism and awesome 3D graphics. Systems based on the AMD Athlon 64 FX-55 processor are well positioned to deliver unparalleled performance for the most demanding entertainment and content creation applications today and in the future. With AMD64 FX CPUs, vivid 3D games with high quality cinema graphics and professional grade video editing are within home PC users’ reach. Next Generation 64-bit operating systems designed specifically for the AMD64 platform from, Red Hat, SuSE, and TurboLinux have already been announced and Microsoft has already launched a beta version of 64-bit Windows XP.

Superior CPU Technology
The AMD Athlon 64 FX processor line is the leading PC CPU for Windows-compatible systems and the world’s most technically advanced PC processor. It features several technological innovations for captivating, cinematic computing experiences. The AMD64 architecture doubles the general purpose and SSE/SSE2 registers and boosts multimedia processing with 3DNow!™ technology and SSE2 technology. The AMD Athlon 64 FX processor brings a huge on-die, high-performance cache memory system to PC processors, significantly increasing performance for many applications, especially large, processor intensive workloads.

Transform Your Computing Experience With the FX-55 CPU
The AMD Athlon 64 FX processor is tailored specifically for the most advanced PC applications that forge ahead to new capabilities, driving software to a higher level of performance:

• Entertainment: A video game optimized for the AMD64 CPU can utilize a stunning amount of memory for highly detailed textures, high poly world models, and richly designed characters. The large physical memory and smart memory management of the AMD Athlon 64 FX processor provides superb performance and provides a new level of cinema-quality realism. Stunning detail can be applied to technologically demanding applications like large multi-player games and vivid 3D worlds.
• Game Development & Modification: AMD64 FX-55 CPU architectural improvements for faster and more efficient compiling, level editing, development of rich 3D environments, and asset management. User based content generation will accelerate, tapping the creative capabilities of thousands of mod enthusiasts to push development to a new level.
• Digital Workflow Content Development: AMD64 programs can leverage unprecedented physical memory and 64-bit processing to manipulate richly detailed images and immersive audio & video content.
• Professional Grade Results: With AMD64 FX-55 processors the most taxing professional applications can be employed to create professional results on a desktop PC.

The AMD Athlon FX-55 CPU brings your PC to the highest level of performance.