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AMD OPTERON(tm) PROCESSORS POWER NEW LINE OF IBM WORKSTATIONS

- IBM broadens portfolio of AMD Opteron(tm) processor-based systems with IntelliStation A Pro -

SUNNYVALE, CALIF.-March 16, 2004-AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the AMD Opteron(tm) processor will power a new line of workstations from IBM, the IntelliStation A Pro. Once again joining AMD in leading the charge for simultaneous 32-bit/64-bit computing, IBM now offers customers the power to choose the dependable, industry-leading performance of AMD Opteron processors in a range of systems from supercomputers to workstations.

IBM's newest family of workstations parlays the high-performance features of the AMD Opteron processor into an ideal solution for the demanding applications of the workstation market, including financial modeling, digital-content creation and computer-aided engineering and design.

"With the AMD Opteron processor, the IBM IntelliStation A Pro gives workstation users the power to handle demanding applications such as computer aided design (CAD), computer aided engineering (CAE), petroleum exploration and production, drug discovery, digital-content creation and financial analysis," said Bob Lenard, director, IBM IntelliStation products. "Additionally, with AMD64 technology, our customers are getting the scalability of 64-bit computing without sacrificing compatibility and performance for existing 32-bit applications."

"AMD continues to unify the industry around pervasive 64-bit computing," said Marty Seyer, vice president and general manager of AMD's Microprocessor Business Unit. "IBM has been a part of this transformation from the beginning. Today, they are extending the reach of 64-bit performance into their workstation portfolio with the AMD Opteron processor-based IBM IntelliStation A Pro. This system gives digital-content creators the artistic freedom to capture and create audio, video and multimedia files along with the control to edit and distribute those same files."

Designed to deliver high-performance server and workstation solutions for today's most demanding enterprise applications, the AMD Opteron processor has been adopted by top OEMs in the server and workstation market, including IBM for both servers and workstations. The AMD Opteron processor is the ideal solution for workstation software such as CAD, CAE, mechanical design, simulations, visualizations, digital-content creation, software development and financial modeling. These applications can also benefit from the fast floating-point performance and large 64-bit memory capabilities supported by the AMD Opteron processor.

AMD PACKS PERFORMANCE WITH MOBILITY IN NEW PROCESSOR FOR THIN AND LIGHT NOTEBOOKS

- Fujitsu Computer Systems Offering Notebook Powered by New Low-Power Mobile AMD AthlonTM Processor -

SUNNYVALE, CALIF.- March 17, 2004-AMD (NYSE: AMD) today introduced the new low-power mobile AMD AthlonTM XP-M processor 2100+ for thin and light notebooks in mainstream and value markets. Like existing AMD mobile processors, this new low-power offering is designed to provide excellent computing performance on the go, extended system battery life enabled by AMD PowerNow!TM technology, and the benefit of full wireless compatibility with many of today's most popular wireless solutions.

"AMD continues to shake up the industry by putting cutting-edge technology in the hands of real people who want to work and play on the go," said Marty Seyer, vice president and general manager, Microprocessor Business Unit, AMD. "With our low-power processors, PC manufacturers can pack heavyweight performance into lightweight notebooks."

In the North American market, Fujitsu Computer Systems announced it will upgrade its LifeBook(r) S2000 notebook with a full-featured, thin and light model based on the new low-power mobile AMD Athlon XP-M processor 2100+.

"Our customers will experience leading performance coupled with excellent portability with this addition to our popular LifeBook S2000 notebook family," said Richard McCormack, vice president of product marketing, Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation. Thin and light notebooks are available from Fujitsu now. Computer manufacturers in China and Taiwan planning to offer systems during the second half of this year include BOE, Twinhead and Thunis (Tsing-Hua Unisplendor).

Availability

The new low-power mobile AMD Athlon XP-M processor 2100+ is available immediately worldwide for thin and light mobile PCs.