Work Faster, Play Longer With New Mobile 7th Generation AMD A-Series Processors

TAIPEI, TAIWAN--(Marketwired - May 31, 2016) - AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) today announced its full 7^th Generation AMD A-Series Processor lineup, designed to help provide powerful productivity and entertainment performance with maximum mobility for consumers. Previously codenamed "Bristol Ridge" and "Stoney Ridge," the 7^th Generation AMD FX™, A-Series, and E-Series Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) show major improvements in performance compared to the previous generation, including double-digit gains in gaming, video rendering, and file compression performance.¹

Consumers can take their gaming experience to the next level using a PC equipped with support for DirectX^® 12 and features like AMD FreeSync™ and AMD Dual Graphics technologies.² AMD Advanced Power Management (APM) technology boosts performance to accomplish computing tasks with superior power efficiency for on-the-go capabilities. The new APUs allow users to enjoy the latest multimedia experiences in up-to Ultra HD 4K video resolution, with AMD FreeSync™ Technology support for fluid, artifact-free eSports-style gaming performance. 7^th Generation AMD A-Series Processors enable a premium Microsoft^® Windows^® 10 experience and are primed to support the Microsoft Windows 10 Anniversary Update, expected later this year.

"At AMD, we are inspired to make every second people use their PC more immersive, productive, and energy efficient," said Jim Anderson, senior vice president and general manager, Computing and Graphics Business, AMD. "We love the PC, and we show it in the compelling mobile experiences made possible by our 7^th Generation AMD FX™ and A-Series Processors, which are the culmination of our ongoing pursuit of leadership graphics and computing capabilities in the most energy efficient processor designs."

Notebooks powered by 7^th Generation AMD A-Series Processors allow users to work faster and play longer³, as up to four cores deliver powerful performance and superior energy efficiency for all day battery life⁴. Shipping in volume to OEM customers, the full line of 7^th Gen AMD A-Series processors feature mobile-optimized "Excavator" x86 CPU cores for high-speed computing, plus built-in Radeon™ graphics -- with some models offering up to Radeon™ R7 graphics -- for smooth eSports gaming and enhanced HD streaming capabilities. The "Bristol Ridge" lineup consists of 35- and 15-watt versions of AMD FX, A12, and A10 processors, while "Stoney Ridge" processors include 15-watt A9, A6 and E2 configurations.