The AMD Athlon processor is one of the most powerful computer chips in the world and is the first processor of the seventh generation with x86 microarchitecture. The AMD Athlon processor family was designed for the next generation of x86 computer systems and is specifically tailored to meet the high performance demands of modern software packages on fast desktop systems, workstations, and servers. All AMD Athlon processors are now manufactured using 0.18-micron technology. Professional users who edit images, create digital presentations, use CAD/CAE packages, and run scientific applications or other compute-intensive software will benefit from the superior computing power of systems based on the AMD Athlon processor. Additionally, other demanding users seeking top performance and clock speeds for the latest 3D games, entertainment software, web browsing, and personal applications will quickly appreciate the advantages of the AMD Athlon processor.