HyperTransport Technology to I/O Devices

PID:44109 Rev:3.00 - November 2007

Family 10h AMD Phenom™ Processor Product Data Sheet

•Refer to the AMD Family 10h Processor Electrical Data Sheet, order# 40014, for electrical details of AMD Family 10h processors.

•HyperTransport™ Technology to I/O Devices

•HyperTransport 1 and HyperTransport 3 technology supported

•One (1) link, 16-bits in each direction, supporting up to 2000 MT/s or 4.0 GB/s in each direction in HyperTransport Generation 1.0 mode and 3600 MT/s or 7.2 GB/s in each direction in HyperTransport Generation 3.0 mode.

•Integrated Memory Controller

•AMD Memory Optimizer Technology

•Low-latency, high-bandwidth

•ECC checking with double-bit detect and single-bit correct

•144-bit DDR2 SDRAM controller operating at frequencies up to 533 MHz

•Supports up to four unbuffered DIMMs

•Available Packages

•Compliant with RoHS (EU Directive 2002/95/EC) with lead used only in small amounts in specifically exempted applications

•Package AM2r2

•Refer to the AM2r2 Processor Functional Data Sheet, order# 41697, for functional and mechanical details of the AM2r2 package processor.

•940-pin lidded micro PGA

•1.27-mm pin pitch

•31 x 31 row pin array

•Organic C4 die attach

Family 10h AMD Phenom™ Processor Features

10h, AM2r2, 64 specifications

AMD64 is a 64-bit architecture developed by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) as an extension of the x86 architecture. Introduced in the early 2000s, it aimed to offer enhanced performance and capabilities to powering modern computing systems. One of the main features of AMD64 is its ability to address a significantly larger amount of memory compared to its 32-bit predecessors. While the old x86 architecture was limited to 4 GB of RAM, AMD64 can theoretically support up to 16 exabytes of memory, making it ideal for applications requiring large datasets, such as scientific computing and complex simulations.

Another key characteristic of AMD64 is its support for backward compatibility. This means that it can run existing 32-bit applications seamlessly, allowing users to upgrade their hardware without losing access to their existing software libraries. This backward compatibility is achieved through a mode known as Compatibility Mode, enabling users to benefit from both newer 64-bit applications and older 32-bit applications.

AMD64 also incorporates several advanced technologies to optimize performance. One such technology is the support for multiple cores and simultaneous multithreading (SMT). This allows processors to handle multiple threads concurrently, improving overall performance, especially in multi-tasking and multi-threaded applications. With the rise of multi-core processors, AMD64 has gained traction in both consumer and enterprise markets, providing users with an efficient computing experience.

Additionally, AMD64 supports advanced vector extensions (AVX), which enhance the capability of processors to perform single instruction, multiple data (SIMD) operations. This is particularly beneficial for tasks such as video encoding, scientific simulations, and cryptography, allowing these processes to be executed much faster, thereby increasing overall throughput.

Security features are also integrated within AMD64 architecture. Technologies like AMD Secure Execution and Secure Memory Encryption help protect sensitive data and provide an enhanced security environment for virtualized systems.

In summary, AMD64 is a powerful and versatile architecture that extends the capabilities of x86, offering enhanced memory addressing, backward compatibility, multi-core processing, vector extensions, and robust security features. These innovations have positioned AMD as a strong competitor in the computing landscape, catering to the demands of modern users and applications. The continuous evolution of AMD64 technology demonstrates AMD's commitment to pushing the boundaries of computing performance and efficiency.