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1 12 rdzeni w procesorze - nowa generacja platform serwerowych AMD Opteron 6000 Maj 2010 Krzysztof Łuka krzysztof.luka@amd.com
2 AMD is Changing Server Market Dynamics Again AMD Opteron Processor, World s First x86 Processor with 64- and 32-bit capability, integrated memory controller, HyperTransport technology high-speed serial system bus and glueless 1- to 8-P scalability World s First Native Quad-Core x86 Processor with HW-based virtualization features AMD Opteron Processor HE/EE, First Low-Power x86 Processors World s First 6-core x86 Processor for 1P to 8P World s First Dual-Core x86 Processor AMD Socket F (1207) Platform: four generations of upgradeability The Second Wave World s First 12-core x86 Processor and Direct Connect Architecture Anticipating needs and delivering innovation at the right time for the market 2 More Cores, More Memory, Better Value Maj 2010
3 The Second Wave The AMD Opteron 6100 Series processor with Direct Connect Architecture 2.0 redefines server value: More cores and more memory for less money Removes the 4P tax More performance for workloads that matter most* *See slides and backup on slides More Cores, More Memory, Better Value Maj 2010
4 Value Definition Has Changed Over Time Over time, the criteria has changed from: Price / performance / watt Performance / watt Raw Performance More Cores, More Memory, Better Value Maj 2010
5 AMD Server Platform Strategy P/8P Platforms ~5% of Market* Performance-perwatt and Expandability AMD Opteron 6000 Series Platform (codenamed Maranello ) Magny-Cours 8 and 12 cores Interlagos 12 and 16 cores 2/4 socket; 4 memory channels Highly scalable without compromising value 2P Platforms ~75% of Market* Platform Consistency and Commonality AMD SR5600 Series Chipset/G34 & C32 Sockets Bulldozer Core 1P Platforms ~20% of Market* Highly Energy Efficient and Cost Optimized AMD Opteron 4000 Series Platform (codenamed San Marino and Adelaide ) Lisbon 4 and 6 cores Valencia 6 and 8 cores 1/2 socket; 2 memory channels New levels of value and power efficiency *AMD internal estimates of total server market as of Q309 5 More Cores, More Memory, Better Value Maj 2010
6 Easy to Purchase and Operate Same Features Across Power Bands Consistent Images and Software Eliminate Forced Tradeoffs Intel Same Die, Chipset and Memory enable: Full memory speed on all models 7 Full I/O speed on all models Same chipset on all platforms 9 9 Same API Same BIOS code Same Drivers Easy To Buy No tradeoffs of performance & basic functionality Easier To Qualify Full consistency and same chipset across entire processor stack Easier To Manage Seamlessly migrate VM s and software between systems Footnotes 7 and 9 see Footnote slide More Cores, More Memory, Better Value Maj 2010
7 AMD Opteron 6000 Series Platform Enhancements 1 Increased Core Count 2 Enhanced Integrated Memory Controller 3 Additional Virtualization Features 4 New Energy Efficiency Features 5 Introducing AMD Chipsets For High-Volume Servers 7 More Cores, More Memory, Better Value Maj 2010
8 AMD Opteron 6100 Series Processor Product Specifications Direct Connect Architecture 2.0 Cache Size Total Cache: 19.6MB (12 core), 17.1MB (8 core) L1 Cache: 64KB (Data) + 64KB (Instruction) (per core) L2 Cache: 512KB (per core) L3 Cache: 12MB (per socket) HyperTransport TM 3.0 technology (HT3) Links Four x16 up to 6.4GT/s per link Memory Integrated DDR3 memory controller With DDR support up to 42.7 GB/s memory bandwidth per CPU for Socket G34 Quad Channel support for DDR3 up to 1333 and LV-DDR3 up to 1066 Process Technology 45-nanometer SOI (silicon-on-insulator) technology Die Size 346mm 2 per die; 1808M transistors Packaging Socket G pin organic Land Grid Array (LGA) 8 More Cores, More Memory, Better Value Maj 2010
9 Power and Performance Bands 6100 Series Model Number Core Count Core Speed ACP* North Bridge 1KU Pricing 6176 SE GHz 105W 1.8GHz $ GHz 80W 1.8GHz $ GHz 80W 1.8GHz $ GHz 80W 1.8GHz $ GHz 80W 1.8GHz $ GHz 80W 1.8GHz $ Ghz 80W 1.8GHz $ HE GHz 65W 1.8GHz $ HE 8 2.0GHz 65W 1.8GHz $ HE 8 1.8GHz 65W 1.8GHz $455 All pricing based on planned 1KU prices at launch. *ACP stands for Average CPU Power. See Using HyperTransport technology. 9 More Cores, More Memory, Better Value Maj 2010
10 2 MEMORY CHANNELS 2 MEMORY CHANNELS Direct Connect Architecture 1.0 Balanced and Scalable Design to Support up to 6 Cores 2 MEMORY CHANNELS 8 DIMMs per CPU 8 DIMMs per CPU 2 MEMORY CHANNELS 8 DIMMs per CPU 8 DIMMs per CPU No front side bus Integrated memory controller HyperTransport technology NUMA memory architecture 10 More Cores, More Memory, Better Value Maj 2010
11 4 MEMORY CHANNELS 4 MEMORY CHANNELS Direct Connect Architecture 2.0 Balanced and Scalable Design to Support up to 16 Cores per CPU 11 4 MEMORY CHANNELS 12 DIMMs per CPU 12 DIMMs per CPU 4 MEMORY CHANNELS 12 DIMMs per CPU 12 DIMMs per CPU 1-hop between processors Up to 50% more DIMMs 12 Footnotes 10, 11, and 12 see Footnote slide 67. Four memory channels per CPU Up to 33% increase in CPU to CPU bandwidth More Cores, More Memory, Better Value Maj 2010
12 Relative Performance Up to Double the Performance for 2P 250% 200% SPECint _rate2006 SPECfp _rate2006 Up to 2.2x 219% 188% 150% 50% 0% 30% 39% Dual Core AMD Opteron processor Model 2222 (3.0GHz) 51% 66% Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor ("Barcelona") Model 2356 (2.3GHz) 76% 85% Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor ("Shanghai") Model 2389 (2.9GHz) Six-Core AMD Opteron processor Model 2435 (2.6GHz) AMD Opteron processor Model 6174 (12-core 2.2GHz) SPEC, SPECint, and SPECfp are registered trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation. The results for AMD Opteron processor Model 6174 are based upon data submitted to Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation as of March 17, The other results stated above reflect results published on as of March 17, The comparison presented above is based on the best performing two-socket servers using the specified processor model. For the latest SPECint_rate2006 and SPECfp_rate2006 results, visit For additional backup and configuration information, see backup slides More Cores, More Memory, Better Value Maj 2010
13 Clear Memory Advantage for Workloads 8 channels, 24 DIMMs (4P scalable) 6 channels, 18 DIMMs (not 4P scalable) Memory Capacity Key for Virtualization, Database & HPC Up to 33% more DIMMs - Up to 24 DIMMs per 2P server supports more robust VMs 96GB with affordable DIMMs up to 34% less expensive than competitive configuration¹ Scalable to 4P and 48 DIMMs to handle peak loads with a low response time Intel Xeon Processor Intel Xeon Processor Memory Bandwidth Key for HPC Record setting 2P memory bandwidth 33% more memory channels² ¹ Based on 48GB memory configuration for AMD Opteron 6000 Series platform at $2, (12 x 4GB) vs. 48GB Intel configuration at $3, (3 x 8GB + 6 x 4GB). Prices according to as of 3/1/ More Cores, More Memory, Better Value Maj 2010 ²Based on comparison of 4 memory channels for AMD Opteron 6100 Series processor vs. 3 memory channels for Intel Xeon processor codenamed Westmere. See
14 Superior Memory Bandwidth 60 Bandwidth (GB/s) Higher is Better Memory Bandwidth (262%) 55 (262%) 38 (181%) (81%) 21 () 21 () STREAM Memory Bandwidth - Two-Socket Servers Quad-Core AMD Opteron Processor ("Barcelona") Model 2356 (2.3GHz) Quad-Core AMD Opteron Processor ("Shanghai") Model 2389 (2.9GHz) Six-Core AMD Opteron Processor Model 2435 (2.6GHz) AMD Opteron Processor Model 6136 (8-core 2.4GHz) AMD Opteron Processor Model 6174 (12-core 2.2GHz) Intel Xeon Processor ("Nehalem") Model X5570 (4-core 2.93GHz) Based on measurements at AMD labs as of March 17, See slide 39 for configuration information. 14 More Cores, More Memory, Better Value Maj 2010
15 Virtualization Innovations Helps Reduce Overhead and Complexity of Virtualization 6- Core 8 12 Cores CPU 1 L3 CPU 2 L3 Single Core Dual Core Quad Core CPU 3 L3 CPU 4 L3 AMD-V Technology CPU and memory virtualization Extended Migration enabling live migration of VMs HT Assist helps reduce latency from inter-processor communication VM1 VM2 Virtual Memory 1 Virtual Memory 2 VM Device Driver VM Device Driver Hypervisor Physical Memory Rapid Virtualization Indexing VM memory management 10Gbe Controller AMD I/O Virtualization Storage Controller AMD-Vi - I/O virtualization Design goal of driving satisfying user experience and near Native Application Performance 15 AMD Virtualization Technology (AMD-V ) 03/25/2010
16 Relative Performance (HIgher is better) Relative Performance (Higher is better) True Core Scalability Virtualization is increasing the number of programs (threads) that are run per server Performance of servers using true cores scales better than Hyper-Threading 200% 180% 160% 140% 120% 80% 60% 40% 20% Integer Thoughput Performance 0% SPEC and SPECint are registered trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation. The results for AMD Opteron processor Model 6136 are estimates. The other results stated above reflect results published on as of March 17, The AMD results stated above are based on the best performing two-socket server using 8 copies and AMD Opteron processor Model 6136 and the best result using 16 copies and AMD Opteron processor Model 6136 in the same server. The Intel results stated above are based on the best performing two-socket server using 8 copies and Intel Xeon processor Model X5570 and the best result using 16 copies and Intel Xeon processor Model X5570 in the same server. For the latest SPECint _rate results, visit See slide 38 for configuration information. 8 Copies (2 processors) 114% 16 Copies (2 processors) SPECint _rate Two-Socket Servers Copies (Threads) Intel Xeon processor ("Gainestown") Model X5570 (2.93GHz) 200% 180% 160% 140% 120% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% Integer Thoughput Performance Est. 8 Copies (2 processors) 189% Est. 16 Copies (2 processors) SPECint _rate Two-Socket Servers Copies (Threads) AMD Opteron processor ("Magny-Cours") Model 6136 (2.4GHz, 8-core) 16 More Cores, More Memory, Better Value Maj 2010
17 Pricing Strategy Delivers Superior Value over Competition Servers AMD Socket F (1207) Competitive AMD 2010 Strategy 4P+ Enterprise AMD 8000/2000 Series $2,649 Intel Xeon $3600+ AMD 6000/4000 Series 2P & 4P+ Scalable 4P+ $873 $1663 4P $856 $1386 2P& 4P Basic $1165 2P $589 2P 6000 Series 2P + 4P 1P & 2P Entry 1P & 2P Value/Ultra Value $269 1P $112 $174 1P $167 $188 $ Series 1P + 2P $99 $266 Source: Current pricing is published on AMD.com and Intel.com for 1KU as of April 1, More Cores, More Memory, Better Value Maj 2010
18 More Processor for Your Dollar ($744 - $774 Processors) Intel Xeon processor Model E5640 AMD Opteron processor Model 6168 AMD Advantage Number of Cores x Cache 12MB 18MB 1.5x QuickPath / HyperTransport technology links 2 4 2x 1kU Price $774 $744 $30 Intel specifications as of April 1, 2010: Pricing reflects 1kU tray pricing on and as of April 1, More Cores, More Memory, Better Value Maj 2010
19 Value at Every Price Point ($744 - $774) Multiple AMD Opteron processors available at mainstream price points 12-core AMD Opteron processor 12-core AMD Opteron HE processor (Low-power) 8-core AMD Opteron processor Significantly Higher Price-Performance Low-Power AMD Opteron Processor Model 6164 HE (12-core 1.7GHz) Integer Throughput Performance Score Higher is Better AMD Opteron Processor Model 6168 (12-core 1.9GHz) AMD Opteron Processor Model 6136 (8-core 2.4GHz) Intel Xeon Processor ("Westmere") Model E5640 (4-core 2.66GHz) Intel Xeon Processor Model E5540 (4-core 2.53GHz) Low-Power Intel Xeon Processor Model L5530 (4-core 2.4GHz) 240 (115%) 227 (109%) 209 () 290 est. (139%) 340 est. (163%) 312 est. (149%) SPECint _rate Two-Socket Servers $744 - $774 processor price SPEC and SPECint are registered trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation. The results for AMD Opteron processor Models 6168, 6136, and 6164 HE are estimates. The other results stated above reflect results published on as of April 1, The comparison presented above is based on the best performing two-socket servers using AMD Opteron processor Models 6168, 6136, and 6164 HE and Intel Xeon processor Models E5640, E5540, and L5530. Pricing reflects 1kU tray pricing on and as of April 1, For the latest SPECint _rate2006 results, visit See slide 40 for configuration information. 19 More Cores, More Memory, Better Value Maj 2010
20 Relative Performance and Price Relative Performance and Price Relative Performance and Price 2009 Transformed Performance 300% 250% 200% 150% 2009: HT Assist (Probe Filter) transforms 2P-to-4P performance scaling 50% 0% 2008 Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor Model 2384 (2P) 119% 217% Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor Model 8384 (4P) 300% 250% 200% 150% 50% 0% Six-Core AMD Opteron processor Model 2435 (2P) Performance (STREAM) % 268% Six-Core AMD Opteron processor Model 8435 (4P) 1kU Price (at launch) 200% 150% 50% 0% AMD Opteron processor Model 6174 (2P) Performance (STREAM) % AMD Opteron processor Model 6174 (4P) 1kU Price (at launch) Performance (STREAM) 1kU Price (at launch) Performance based on measurements in AMD Labs as of March 17, Pricing represents 1kU tray pricing per processor at the time of each product s introduction. Please see slide 50 for configuration information. 20 More Cores, More Memory, Better Value Maj 2010
21 Relative Performance and Price Relative Performance and Price Relative Performance and Price 2010 Transforms Economics 200% % 300% 250% 200% 150% 50% 0% Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor Model 2384 (2P) Performance (STREAM) % 217% Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor Model 8384 (4P) 1kU Price (at launch) 300% 250% 200% 150% 50% 0% 2009 Six-Core AMD Opteron processor Model 2435 (2P) Performance (STREAM) 200% 268% Six-Core AMD Opteron processor Model 8435 (4P) 1kU Price (at launch) 150% 50% 0% AMD Opteron processor Model 6174 (2P) Performance (STREAM) AMD Opteron processor Model 6174 (4P) 1kU Price (at launch) 2010: New pricing model transforms 4P server economics Performance based on measurements in AMD Labs as of March 17, Pricing represents 1kU tray pricing per processor at the time of each product s introduction. Please see slide 50 for configuration information. 21 More Cores, More Memory, Better Value Maj 2010
22 Designed to Drive Down Power Requirements C1E Power State AMD CoolSpeed technology Advanced Platform Management Link (APML)* Low Voltage DDR-3 DIMM support A sleep state invoked when all processor cores are idle Reduces p-states when a temperature limit is reached PTM - Closely monitors power/cooling RPMI - Remote monitor and control of P-state limits Lower memory voltage of 1.35V vs. standard memory at 1.5V *In APML-enabled platforms 22 More Cores, More Memory, Better Value Maj 2010
23 Increased Performance-per-watt with AMD Opteron 6000 Series Platform POWER PERFORMANCE Similar power envelope with 2x the cores Can provide a significant performance uplift Internal measurements based on pre-production silicon. Source: AMD internal performance and power measurements using a java-based workload. Information is provided for informational purposes only. Any difference in system hardware or software design or configuration may affect actual power consumption. For detailed configurations and assumptions refer to backup slide More Cores, More Memory, Better Value Maj 2010
24 OEM Customer Adoption and Partner Support More than 25 platforms from leading OEMs 24 More Cores, More Memory, Better Value Maj 2010
25 The AMD Opteron 6100 Series Processor with Direct Connect Architecture 2.0 Redefines the Server Market More cores and more memory for less money Removes the 4P tax More performance for workloads that matter most Up to 119% better performance with roughly same power and same price* Better price/performance for 2 & 4P** Price / performance / watt Raw Performance Performance / watt *See slide 18 and backup on slides **See slides and and backup on slides and More Cores, More Memory, Better Value Maj 2010
26 Forward-Looking Statement This presentation contains forward-looking statements concerning AMD and technology partner product offerings which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of Forward-looking statements are commonly identified by words such as "would," "may," "expects," "believes," "plans," "intends," strategy, roadmaps, "projects" and other terms with similar meaning. Investors are cautioned that the forward-looking statements in this presentation are based on current beliefs, assumptions and expectations, speak only as of the date of this presentation and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. With respect to AMD, risks include the possibility that Intel Corporation's pricing, marketing and rebating programs, product bundling, standard setting, new product introductions or other activities targeting AMD's business will prevent attainment of AMD's current plans; customers stop buying AMD s products or materially reduce their operations or demand for its products; AMD will be unable to develop, launch and ramp new products and technologies in the volumes and mix required by the market and at mature yields on a timely basis; standards promulgated by open standards will be adopted at rates slower than currently projected, demand for computers and, in turn, demand for AMD s products will be lower than currently expected; there will be unexpected variations in market growth and demand for AMD s products and technologies in light of the product mix that it may have available at any particular time or a decline in demand; and AMD will be unable to maintain the level of investment in research and development that is required to remain competitive. Investors are urged to review in detail the risks and uncertainties in AMD s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 26, Trademark Attribution AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Opteron, AMD PowerNow!, and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. HyperTransport is a licensed trademark of the HyperTransport Technology Consortium. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective owners Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. 26 More Cores, More Memory, Better Value Maj 2010
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