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.
['Chetana N. Keltcher', 'Kevin McGrath', 'Ardsher Ahmed', 'Pat Conway']
The AMD Opteron processor for multiprocessor servers