As is known, the released in September this year, quad Opteron processors generation Barcelona was reported many time and remained in deficit .
At the end of this year, which was quite difficult for AMD, the company decided to talk about the main failures, as well as the list of the main causes for optimism in 2008 year . First, AMD company asked their customers and partners to forgive the announcement of processor Barcelona. Errors in processors will be corrected in the next quarter, and every effort will be made to build the required volumes. Frequency capability will be also improved. For example, the 2.5 GHz frequency will be available in April-May next year. In mid-2008, AMD has promised to release a quad processors with 3.0 GHz frequency .
Delay in the released of graphics card series Radeon HD 2xxx was also recognized as one of the major failures for AMD, in 2007.
Achievements in 2007 , was AMD ability to sympathy more manufacturers of computers and laptops (Toshiba), a well as a good release level of chip within 65 nm technological process , a record number was reached , increase in market share and increasing average processor selling price .
Note that the economic performance of AMD is progressively improving: increasing revenue from sales, increased profits, reduced losses. In 2008, AMD is going to reduce the capital expenditures from $ 1.7 billion to $ 1.1 billion . Reduced administrative and marketing costs, provide savings spent on research and development.
AMD prepare the transition to the new technical process : in 2010, the company expects to begin the production of 32 nm processors. Yesterday, it became known that 22 nm processors will be available in 2012, there will be samples already in 2011. Related Products :
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