AMD extends value of...
AMD extended the value and lifespan of its heralded Dragon platform technology today with five new additions to its AMD Phenom II processor family, including the industry's only 45nm triple-core processors and three new AMD Phenom II quad-core processors.These AMD Phenom II processors deliver choice and lay the foundation for memory transition; they fit in either AM2+ or AM3 sockets and support DDR2 or next generation DDR3 memory technology.AMD continues to enhance the Dragon platform technology value to OEM and channel partners as well as Do-It-Yourself consumers who build and customize their own PCs.
Processor manufacturer AMD pulled-off a steal Thursday, announcing it had poached Lenovo executive Rory Read to take the helm of the company as president and CEO, effective immediately.