AMD發表並宣布AMD Opteron 6200與4200系列處理器（先前代號為Interlagos與Valencia）即刻上市。新款AMD Opteron處理器為大型企業帶來：
· 為企業帶來更佳的處理效能：效能超出84%；
· 提升擴充性以進行虛擬化：記憶體頻寬最多高出73%，確保伺服器可以容納更多的虛擬系統，並且承擔日益增加工作負荷量；
· 更優異的經濟效率以推動雲端運算：每核心的耗電量僅有二分之一，主機使用空間減少三分之二，並省下超過三分之二的平台成本；
AMD全球副總裁暨商用企業部門總經理Paul Struhsaker表示，我們的產業正面臨新的契機，虛擬化技術提供更為可靠的資料彙整環境，許多企業在雲端尋求更優異的靈活度與效率，新款AMD Opteron處理器係因應此一關鍵而量身打造。現在，最受期盼的新款伺服器產品與架構已經來臨，全球領先的OEM廠商藉由結合業界最完善的伺服器處理器陣容 – 全新AMD Opteron系列產品，帶來最佳的均衡效能、擴充性與效率，為雲端、企業、與高效能運算客戶提供擁有完備配套措施的解決方案。
AMD亦宣布擴展其2012年產品陣容，加入全新AMD Opteron 3000伺服器平台。AMD Opteron 3000系列平台鎖定超高密度、超低功耗的1路網路主機代管（Web Hosting）/網路伺服器（Web Serving）以及微型伺服器（Microserver）等市場。首款4至8核心，代號為 「Zurich」的處理器，預計將於2012上半年出貨，「Zurich」採用Bulldozer架構，支援新款AM3+插槽。AMD Opteron 3000系列產品是根據主機代管客戶要求進行開發，以服務他們的顧客。這些雲端與網路主機代管客戶希望擁有較低的建置費用以精簡成本，仍可部署伺服器等級的產品，擁有可靠且安全的產品特性，與伺服器作業系統認證。
各種規模的IT客戶可藉由專為先進資料中心所設計的AMD Bulldozer架構的產品優勢，享受新款伺服器的各種優異效能。系統商包括宏碁、Cray、戴爾、惠普、IBM以及其他通路與主機板夥伴廠商，都將於未來的幾天或幾週內陸續推出新款系統。
AMD亦針對高階嵌入式系統，如：儲存、電信、以及網路基礎設施等推出嵌入式伺服器專用處理器。這些處理器將為嵌入式產品市場的長期穩定需求（longevity）來打造。
重要規格、效能
效能較競爭品牌最受歡迎的同價位伺服器處理器產品註7高出89%；
處理器陣容齊全、從4核心一路涵蓋到16核心；
無可比擬的省電效率，以及與前一代平台相同的功耗曲線，每顆核心的功耗最低可達4.375瓦；
在處理關鍵的雲端、虛擬化、以及高效能運算等方面的作業時，效能可高出24%至84%；
擁有2路處理器最高的TPCC速度測試分數；
最低的虛擬系統（virtual machine，VM）單位成本；
最高可達4個記憶體通道，最高可支援1600 MHz的記憶體；
唯一支援1.25伏特超低電壓記憶體的x86處理器；
每顆處理器最高支援12個DIMM記憶體，每顆處理器最高支援到384GB的記憶體；
最多可支援4個16倍速的HyperTransport（HT3）鏈路，且每個鏈路傳輸速度達每秒6.4GT；
上述的新功能使AMD能為高效能運算、資料庫、虛擬化、新興的網路與雲端市場等高執行緒工作量需求，提供前所未見的效能、擴充性、以及效率。
New AMD Opteron™ Processors Deliver the Ultimate in Performance, Scalability and Efficiency
SUNNYVALE, Calif. -11/14/2011 AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced immediate launch and availability of its AMD Opteron™ 6200 and 4200 Series processors (formerly code-named "Interlagos" and "Valencia"). The new AMD Opteron processors are designed to give enterprises:
Better performance for business with up to 84 percent higher performancei
Increased scalability for Virtualization with up to 73 percent more memory bandwidth, enabling servers to host more virtual machines and also handle increasing workloadsii
More efficient economics for the Cloud with half the power per core , requiring 2/3 less floor spaceiv and up to 2/3 lower platform pricev
"Our industry is at a new juncture; virtualization has provided a new level of reliable consolidation and businesses are now looking to the cloud for even more agility and efficiency. We designed the new AMD Opteron processor for this precise moment," said Paul Struhsaker, corporate vice president and general manager, Commercial Business, AMD. "The wait for the most anticipated new product and architecture for servers is over. Leading OEMs are now offering cloud, enterprise and HPC customers a full suite of solutions based on the industry's most comprehensive server processor portfolio, the new AMD Opteron family of processors which deliver an inspired balance of performance, scalability and efficiency."
AMD also announced the expansion of its 2012 roadmap with the addition of the new AMD Opteron 3000 Series platform. The AMD Opteron 3000 Series platform is targeted to the ultra-dense, ultra-low power 1P Web Hosting/Web Serving and Microserver markets. The first processor will be the 4-8 core CPU code-named "Zurich", expected to ship in the first half of 2012. "Zurich" is based on the "Bulldozer" architecture and leverages the new Socket AM3+. The AMD Opteron 3000 series offering is designed for hosting customers who require dedicated servers for their customers. These cloud and web hosting customers appreciate the cost savings associated with a lower cost infrastructure, yet still want to deploy a server-class product with reliability and security features and server OS certification.
IT customers of all sizes can today take advantage of new servers based on the engineering and business advantages of AMD's new "Bulldozer" architecture, which has been engineered for the leading datacenter workloads. Systems from Acer, Cray, Dell, HP, IBM and many additional channel and motherboard partners are expected on the market in the coming days and weeks.
AMD is also introducing embedded server processors designed for high-end embedded systems such as storage, telecommunications and networking infrastructure. These models are planned to be available to match the embedded market's longevity need.
Key Facts, Performance and Technical Detail
89 percent greater performancevi than the most popular server processorvii from the competition at the same priceviii
An extremely comprehensive processor portfolio scaling from 4- to 16-cores
Unmatched power efficiency with power envelopes that are consistent with previous generation platforms and as low as 4.375W per coreiii
Up to 24 percent to 84 percent better performance on key cloud, virtualization and HPC workloadsix
Highest 2P server TPCC scorex
Lower cost per virtual machine (VM)xi
Up to 4 memory channels with up to 1600 MHz memory
The only x86 processor to support ultra-low voltage 1.25v memory
Supports up to 12 DIMMs per CPU for up to 384GB memory per CPU
Up to Four x16 HyperTransport™ technology (HT3) Links at up to 6.4GT/s per link
Together, these new features allow AMD to deliver unparalleled performance, scalability and efficiency for highly threaded workloads like HPC, database, virtualization, and especially, the emerging web and cloud market.
Full performance details can be found at www.amd.com/opteronperformance or read about the latest here.
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