The document introduces AMD's new six-core Opteron EE processor targeted at energy efficient servers and workloads. It provides up to 30% higher performance than the quad-core Opteron at the same 40W power envelope. The low power processor allows for greater server density in cloud computing environments without compromising features like virtualization. It aims to deliver both top-line performance and bottom-line efficiency for customers with large scale-out deployments.

1. Introducing the Six-CoreAMD Opteron™ EE Processor

2. Virtualizationdrives the need for more cores and greater scalabilityPerformance/ExpandabilityCloud computing and dense deployments drive the need for greater energy efficiencyIndustry TrendsOverall Power Trends*Power and cooling still #1 issue in the datacenter

3. IT professionals expect to spend 27% more for power and cooling per server over the next 4 years

4. Each $1 of server spend requires $.53 to power and cool, up ~5X over the last 10 yrs.

5. Low power servers driving a higher mix within the datacenter AMD Opteron™ Processor Standard and SE power bandsAMD Opteron™ Processor HE & EE power bandsPower & Cost Efficiency*Source: IDC, Worldwide Server Energy Expense 2008–2012 Forecast, December 2008

6. AMD Server StrategyUsage-based platforms Designed around key workloadsValue at every price-pointNo compromise across the product linePerformance-per-watt More performance samepower envelope*Top-line performance that’s bottom-line efficient*Six-Core AMD Opteron™ processor compared to Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ processor

7. Powering the Cloud: Web Serving & Cloud RequirementsPower EfficiencyEnergy efficiency is a key priority for customers, especially those with large “scale out” web farmsI/O ThroughputMemory and I/O capabilities for fast transaction throughput to deliver low user response timeScalabilityPredictable performance to handle the increased or decreased workload based on traffic and utilizationsConsistent PlatformsMultiple generations of servers need to live seamlessly in a single data center4

8. Introducing New Six-CoreAMD Opteron™ EE Processor World’s only 40W ACP processor for 2P servers

9. Targeted at energy-efficient servers and workloads

10. Cloud computing

11. Web 2.0 applications

12. Dense computing environments

13. Low power without compromise - built with AMD Virtualization™ (AMD-V™) technology and AMD-P power management features

14. Up to 30% higher performance* and performance-per-watt** than Quad Core AMD Opteron™ processor*Compared to 40W ACP and **compared to 75W ACP Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors. See slides 11 & 12 for backup and configuration information.

15. Low Power Without Compromise Six-Core AMD Opteron™HESix-Core AMD Opteron™ EE100%75%50%HyperTransport™ technology speedHyperTransport™ technology speedMaximum Memory SpeedMaximum Memory Speed25%AMD-V™AMD-V™AMD-PAMD-PCacheCacheInconsistent Feature SetConsistent Feature SetIntel specifications as of 5/15/09: http://www.intel.com/Assets/PDF/prodbrief/xeon-5500.pdf.

16. Up to 28% Lower Memory Price inCloud Computing Servers*Estimated savings:>$1000 per serverApprox. $50k per server rack> $1M per cloud computing datacenter (based on 25-rack datacenter)*Depending on configuration. For configuration information and assumptions, please see slide 17.

17. Designed for the CloudSix-Core AMD Opteron™ EE ProcessorSix-Core AMD Opteron EE processor 40W ACP Six-Core AMD Opteron HE processor 55W ACP Six-Core AMD Opteron™ processor 75W ACPup to 29%estimated greater density vs. 75W power-band within the same power budgetup to 40%estimated greater density vs. 75W power-band within the same power budgetUp to 42 servers using Six-Core AMD Opteron EE processorUp to 24 servers using Six-Core AMD Opteron processorsUp to 34 servers using Six-Core AMD Opteron HE processors Source: AMD internal platform power measurements and estimates 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 performance. For detailed calculations, configurations and assumptions refer to backup slides 13-14.

18. Server buyers are moving to increasingly dense computing environments, where very low power is a top concern AMD has a clear strategy to deliver platforms tailored to these emerging usage modelsNo compromise on performance, power, and virtualization featuresThe Six-Core AMD Opteron™ EE processor is one more option for customers requiring a balance of performance and extreme energy efficiency The Right Platform for Power Efficiency