AMD Officially Announces Turion X2 64-Bit Dual Core Processors

AMD has officially announced its next generation of mobile processors, the AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile processor family, the first 64-bit dual-core processor to make it to market for notebook PCs.

AMD is touting the fact they are first to market with 64-bit dual core technology for mobile processors, highlighting the fact they’ve beaten Intel to such a release. Intel will release their Merom family of dual core 64-bit processors in the August time frame:

“AMD is first to market with the only 64-bit dual-core mobile processor, driving the wave of next-generation mobile platforms that are ready today to run the upcoming 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows Vista,” said Chris Cloran, vice president, AMD Mobile Division. “This is advanced mobile technology for the office or home, packing dual-core processing for extreme multi-tasking, 64-bit computing, extended battery life and cutting-edge technology from industry leaders in wireless, connectivity and graphics.”

AMD Officially Announces Turion X2 64-Bit Dual Core Mobile Processors