Title :
The AMD Opteron processor for multiprocessor servers
Author :
Keltcher, Chetana N. ; McGrath, Kevin J. ; Ahmed, Ardsher ; Conway, Pat
Abstract :
Representing AMD´s entry into 64-bit computing, Opteron combines the backwards compatibility of the X86-64 architecture with a DDR memory controller and hypertransport links to deliver server-class performance. These features also make Opteron a flexible, modular, and easily connectable component for various multiprocessor configurations.
Keywords :
microprocessor chips; parallel architectures; AMD Opteron processor; DDR memory controller; X86-64 architecture; backwards compatibility; hypertransport links; multiprocessor servers; server-class performance; Application software; Computer applications; Data engineering; Delay; Design automation; Ground penetrating radar; Microprocessors; Multimedia databases; Physics computing; Registers;
Journal_Title :
Micro, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MM.2003.1196116
