The Athlon 64 FX-51 Processor : Review

Quote: It has been about two years, since AMD first divulged information about their "K8" architecture, also known as the "Hammer", at the Microprocessor Forum in 2001. At the time, AMD was having much success with their "K7" line of processors. Enthusiasts and industry analyst were eager to see just what AMD could do with their next generation processor architecture. AMD was no longer following in Intel's footsteps. They were introducing new technology in an effort to become an industry leader and innovator, rather than just a "me too" player. AMD's break-away technology initiative resulted in the Athlon, which as you probably know, was AMD's most successful line of microprocessors to date. In the early days of the Athlon, who would have thought AMD could make such a significant dent in Intel's market share? Home and Enterprise level consumers rejoiced. Finally, there was real competition for Intel's Pentium. This rivalry could only result in better technology, at faster design cycles, with lower prices. The future was bright for Personal and Enterprise computing and it's still getting brighter, here in late 2003.

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