AMD has announced the availability of the industry’s latest line-up of multi-core desktop processing solutions. AMD’s updated desktop processor offerings include five new AMD Phenom X4 9000 series quad-core processors and two AMD Phenom X3 8000 series triple-core processors. The expanded portfolio of AMD Phenom triple and quad-core processors meet the needs of PC users looking for an enhanced computing experience − from digital media enthusiasts to gamers to performance hungry power users.

Representing the fastest quad-core CPUs AMD has ever offered, the new “50 series” Phenom X4 processors maximize performance for gaming and multi-threaded applications. Part of this new series is the AMD Phenom X4 9850 Black Edition with tunable performance. The AMD Phenom X4 9100e takes energy efficiency to a whole new level for high-def and digital media enthusiasts. And as the world’s only triple-core CPU, AMD Phenom X3 8000 series processors bring multi-core technology to a broader audience for higher performance desktop PCs.