Q: Is the AMD Athlon™ XP processor 2200+ for desktop PCs based on the “Thoroughbred” core?

A: Yes. The AMD Athlon XP processor 2200+ is based on AMD’s state-of-the-art 0.13 micron technology, the processor core previously code named “Thoroughbred.”


Q: When do you expect systems featuring the AMD Athlon XP processor 2200+ to be available?

A: Systems based on the AMD Athlon XP processor 2200+ are expected to be immediately available from the newly merged HP through HP’s configure-to-order program on its Compaq Presario 8000Z series home desktop PCs in the United States. The new processor will also be available in HP Pavilion 562 series home desktop PCs under the same program (www.hp.com) starting June 12. Desktop PCs based on the AMD Athlon XP processor 2200+ are also available today from Fujitsu-Siemens in Europe.


Q: At what speeds will processors be available at launch?

A: The AMD Athlon XP processor is sold by model numbers. Processor models currently available are 2200+, 2100+, 2000+, 1900+, 1800+ and 1700+.


Q: Where is the AMD Athlon XP processor manufactured? What process technology is used?
A: The AMD Athlon XP processor is manufactured on AMD’s advanced 0.13 micron copper process technology at Fab 30 in Dresden, Germany.


Q: What level of performance will the AMD Athlon XP processor 2200+ offer?

A: The AMD Athlon XP processor 2200+ is designed to offer high performance across a wide array of applications, including digital media, office productivity and 3D gaming. The AMD Athlon XP processor will enable end users to build a highly responsive system for office productivity, content creation and demanding multimedia applications—an ultimate computing experience.

Q: What specific applications benefit from the performance of the AMD Athlon XP processor 2200+?

A: The AMD Athlon XP processor 2200+ delivers the ultimate experience in PC computing when running a broad array of software applications, including digital media, office productivity and 3D gaming. For more detail, please see: http://www.amd.com/products/cpg/athlon


Q: What are the key features of the AMD Athlon XP processor 2200+?

A: The key features of the AMD Athlon XP processor 2200+ are:
•  QuantiSpeed™ architecture
•  High-performance, full-speed on-chip cache (384K total)
•  266MHz advanced front-side bus
•  3DNow!™ Professional technology (with 51 new instructions)


Q: What is QuantiSpeed™ architecture?

A: QuantiSpeed architecture is an easy-to-understand name which encompasses the AMD Athlon XP processor’s core architectural features, and explains to end users how the AMD Athlon XP processor provides superior application performance. Specifically, QuantiSpeed architecture incorporates:
•  Nine-issue, fully pipelined, superscalar microarchitecture
•  Superscalar, fully pipelined floating point unit (FPU)
•  Hardware data prefetch
•  Exclusive & speculative Translation Look-aside Buffers (TLB)
For more information, please refer to the “QuantiSpeed Architecture” whitepaper.


Q: What is hardware data prefetch?

A: Hardware data prefetch anticipates data the processor will need based on the instruction stream executed, and brings it into high-speed, on-die cache memory where it can be accessed faster to boost application performance. (“It gets data before the processor needs it.”)


Q: What type of packaging does the AMD Athlon XP processor use?

A: The AMD Athlon XP processor uses OPGA, or organic pin grid array, packaging technology. The substrate used to make this packaging is fiberglass, similar to the material found in printed circuit boards. This packaging offers a better solution for performance processors by lowering the impedance and cost of the package.


Q: What is the pricing strategy for the AMD Athlon XP processor?

A: AMD prices our processors to enable competitive solutions for OEMs and end users.
For additional pricing information, please see: http://www.amd.com/pricing


Q: Does the AMD Athlon XP processor use Socket A infrastructure?

A: Yes.


Q: What motherboards does AMD recommend for the AMD Athlon XP processor based on the “Thoroughbred” core?

A: AMD will update its list of recommended motherboards online as we complete our evaluation process. This is, of course, an ongoing effort. For system configuration info, please visit www.amd.com and follow these directions: Under "configuration information" (menu on the left), click "AMD Athlon Configuration." Under "System Configuration Information" (menu on the right) click on "AMD Athlon XP Configuration." In the menu on right, select the desired information, such as "AMD Athlon XP recommended motherboards." Though this exact URL may change, please visit: http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/TechnicalResources/0,,30_182_869_4348,00.html


Q: What do the 2200+, 2100+, 2000+, 1900+, 1800+ and 1700+ numbers mean?

A: These are model numbers. AMD identifies the AMD Athlon XP processor using model numbers, as opposed to megahertz, such as the 2200+, 2100+, 2000+, 1900+, 1800+ and 1700+ versions. Model numbers are designed to communicate the relative application performance among the various AMD Athlon XP processors. The AMD Athlon XP processor 2200+ can outperform an Intel Pentium® 4 processor operating at 2.2GHz on a broad array of end-user applications.
AMD Athlon XP processor 2200+ operates at a frequency of 1.8GHz.
AMD Athlon XP processor 2100+ operates at a frequency of 1.73GHz.
AMD Athlon XP processor 2000+ operates at a frequency of 1.67GHz.
AMD Athlon XP processor 1900+ operates at a frequency of 1.6GHz.
AMD Athlon XP processor 1800+ operates at a frequency of 1.53GHz.
AMD Athlon XP processor 1700+ operates at a frequency of 1.47GHz.

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