SUNNYVALE, CALIF. — August 18, 2004 —Security and advanced multi-media capabilities have evolved into the two most critical technology features students seek in new PCs this back-to-school season, according to Current Analysis, a consumer electronics research firm. AMD (NYSE: AMD) meets the needs of these often tech-savvy users with the award-winning AMD Athlon™ 64 processor family for desktops and notebooks.

‘Many students today are performance-hungry users, taking games and multi-media applications to the next level. AMD delivers high-performance, cutting-edge processors based on what our customers desire,’ said Pat Moorhead, vice president, global marketing, Microprocessor Business Unit, Computation Products Group, AMD. ‘The security strength offered with AMD64 technology is unparalleled, enabling students and parents to avoid many significant PC virus complications as they head back into the school year.’