2nd Generation AMD Ryzen™ Processors: Ultimate Desktop CPUs for High-Performance Computing Available April 19 Worldwide

2nd Generation AMD Ryzen™
Processors: Ultimate Desktop CPUs for High-Performance Computing
Available April 19 Worldwide

—2nd generation AMD Ryzen
processor lineup offers world’s highest multithreaded performance desktop
processors in its class[i]; immediate pre-order availability from more than
150 retailers and boutique PC manufacturers​—

SINGAPORE — April 13,
2018 — One year after
the first release of the award-winning AMD Ryzen processors, AMD (NASDAQ:
AMD) announced pre-orders begin today worldwide for the eagerly anticipated 2nd generation
AMD Ryzen desktop processors, with disruptive levels of compute performance at
each of four price points1. Delivering high-performance computing
and innovative new features, 2nd gen Ryzen desktop processors
are built to create faster and smoother computing experiences for PC gamers,
creators, and hardware enthusiasts.  

“Second generation Ryzen desktop processors
take everything that made the original Ryzen so groundbreaking and makes it
better – great performance combined with advanced technology to deliver an
amazing experience for the most demanding users,” said Jim Anderson, senior
vice president and general manager, Computing and Graphics Group, AMD.

2nd Generation AMD Ryzen
Desktop Processors Lineup

This 2nd gen Ryzen desktop
processor lineup includes two 8-core, 16-thread models and two 6-core,
12-thread models, all offering major upgrades and advanced AMD SenseMI
technology[ii].

For the first time,
the entire line of 2nd gen Ryzen desktop processors include a
world class AMD Wraith cooler inside the retail box.
The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X CPU PIB includes the new Wraith Prism cooler, which
offers improved thermal performance over the Wraith Max, a more compatible fan
profile, and enhanced lighting capabilities with per-RGB controls.

All 2nd gen AMD
Ryzen desktop processors are supported by the new AMD X470 chipset, the most
advanced, optimized, and efficient chipset to-date for socket AM4. This chipset
comes with a free download of the new AMD StoreMI storage acceleration
technology to combine the speed of an
SSD with the capacity of a hard drive into a single, fast, easy-to-manage
drive.

Motherboards with the AMD X470 chipset will
launch alongside the 2nd gen Ryzen desktop processors, with designs available from
top manufacturers including ASRock, ASUS, Gigabyte, and MSI. Compatible
with all current AM4 processors, the new X470 motherboards augment the existing
300-series motherboards, which are also compatible with the new 2nd gen Ryzen
processors after a simple firmware (BIOS) update is installed. Many
motherboards in market are already coming with the updated BIOS, indicated by a
“Ryzen Desktop 2000 Ready” label on the package.

Availability

For customers eagerly waiting for 2nd gen
Ryzen desktop processors, etailers around the world are primed to begin taking
pre-orders beginning April 13, at 9 a.m. EDT. On-shelf availability for these 2nd generation
AMD Ryzen Desktop Processors is expected on April 19, and complete list of
participating retailers can be found on AMD.com.

Supporting Resources

·         Learn more about 2nd generation
AMD Ryzen desktop processors

·         Learn more about AMD SenseMI technology

·         Learn more about AMD StoreMI technology

·         Learn more about AMD Wraith cooling solution

·         Become a fan of AMD on Facebook

·         Follow AMD on Twitter

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AMD

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innovation in high-performance computing, graphics and visualization
technologies ― the building blocks for gaming, immersive platforms and the
datacenter. Hundreds of millions of consumers, leading Fortune 500 businesses
and cutting-edge scientific research facilities around the world rely on AMD
technology daily to improve how they live, work and play. AMD employees around
the world are focused on building great products that push the boundaries of
what is possible. For more information about how AMD is enabling today and
inspiring tomorrow, visit the AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) website, blog, Facebook and Twitter pages.

Cautionary Statement  

This press release contains forward-looking
statements concerning Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) including the
features, functionality, availability, timing and expected benefits of 2nd
Generation AMD Ryzen™ Processors, which are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor
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and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond
AMD’s control, that could cause actual results and other future events to
differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the
forward-looking information and statements. Material factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, without
limitation, the following: Intel Corporation’s dominance of the microprocessor
market and its aggressive business practices may limit AMD’s ability to compete
effectively; AMD has a wafer supply agreement with GF with obligations to
purchase all of its microprocessor and APU product requirements, and a certain
portion of its GPU product requirements, from GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (GF) with limited
exceptions. If GF is not able to satisfy AMD’s manufacturing requirements, its
business could be adversely impacted; AMD relies on third parties to
manufacture its products, and if they are unable to do so on a timely basis in
sufficient quantities and using competitive technologies, AMD’s business could
be materially adversely affected; failure to achieve expected manufacturing
yields for AMD’s products could negatively impact its financial results; the
success of AMD’s business is dependent upon its ability to introduce products
on a timely basis with features and performance levels that provide value to
its customers while supporting and coinciding with significant industry
transitions; if AMD cannot generate sufficient revenue and operating cash flow
or obtain external financing, it may face a cash shortfall and be unable to
make all of its planned investments in research and development or other
strategic investments; the loss of a significant customer may have a material
adverse effect on AMD; AMD’s receipt of revenue from its semi-custom SoC
products is dependent upon its technology being designed into third-party
products and the success of those products; global economic uncertainty may
adversely impact AMD’s business and operating results; the markets in which
AMD’s products are sold are highly competitive; AMD may not be able to generate
sufficient cash to service its debt obligations or meet its working capital
requirements; AMD has a large amount of indebtedness which could adversely
affect its financial position and prevent it from implementing its strategy or
fulfilling its contractual obligations; the agreements governing AMD’s notes
and the Secured Revolving Line of Credit impose restrictions on AMD that may
adversely affect its ability to operate its business; the products that AMD
sells are complex and may be subject to security vulnerabilities that could
result in, among other things, the loss, corruption or misuse of confidential
data by unauthorized third parties or system performance issues. AMD’s efforts
to prevent and address security vulnerabilities can be costly and may be
partially effective or not successful at all; AMD’s issuance to West Coast
Hitech L.P. (WCH) of warrants to purchase 75 million shares of its common
stock, if and when exercised, will dilute the ownership interests of its
existing stockholders, and the conversion of the 2.125% Convertible Senior
Notes due 2026 may dilute the ownership interest of its existing stockholders,
or may otherwise depress the price of its common stock; uncertainties involving
the ordering and shipment of AMD’s products could materially adversely affect
it; the demand for AMD’s products depends in part on the market conditions in
the industries into which they are sold. Fluctuations in demand for AMD’s
products or a market decline in any of these industries could have a material
adverse effect on its results of operations; AMD’s ability to design and
introduce new products in a timely manner is dependent upon third-party
intellectual property; AMD depends on third-party companies for the design,
manufacture and supply of motherboards, software and other computer platform
components to support its business; if AMD loses Microsoft Corporation’s
support for its products or other software vendors do not design and develop
software to run on AMD’s products, its ability to sell its products could be
materially adversely affected; and AMD’s reliance on third-party distributors
and AIB partners subjects it to certain risks.  Investors are urged to
review in detail the risks and uncertainties in AMD’s Securities and Exchange
Commission filings, including but not limited to AMD’s Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 30, 2017.

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purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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[i] Testing by AMD Performance labs as of 3/02/2018 on the
following system. PC manufacturers may vary configurations yielding different
results. Results may vary based on driver versions used. AMD System
Config:  AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, ‘Turpan’
reference motherboard, 16GB of dual-channel DDR3-3200, GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Graphics Card, Graphics driver 390.77, and a Samsung 850 PRO 512GB SSD using
the Windows 10 RS3 operating system. Intel System Config:  Intel Core i7-8700K, Gigabyte Z370 AORUS
Gaming5 motherboard, 16GB of dual-channel DDR3-3200, GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Graphics Card, Graphics driver 390.77, and a Samsung 850 PRO 512GB SSD using
the Windows 10 RS3 operating system. Multiprocessing performance represented by
Cinebench R15 nT multiprocessing performance. Processor class is defined here
by competing price points between MSRP $380 and $220 USD.  Suggested pricing found at ark.intel.com and
amd.com. The Ryzen 7 2700X achieved a score of 1837 (1837/1397= up to 36% faster
than the Core i7-8700K), while the Core i7-8700K (MSRP $370) achieved a score
of 1397 (1397/1837= up to 76% as fast, or up to 24% slower than the Ryzen 7
2700X). The Ryzen 7 2700 (MSRP $299) achieved a score of 1577 (1577/1397=up to
13% fasterthan the Core i7-8700K), while the Core i7-8700K (MSRP $370) achieved
a score of 1397 (1397/1577= up to 89% as fast, or up to 11% slower than the
Ryzen 7 2700). The Ryzen 5 2600X (MSRP $249) achieved a score of 1373
(1373/1020= up to 35% faster than the Core i5-8600K), while the Core i5-8600K
(MSRP $258) achieved a score of 1020 (1020/1373= up to 74% as fast, or up to
26% slower than the Ryzen 5 2600X). The Ryzen 5 2600 (MSRP $249) achieved a
score of 1311 (1311/1020= up to 29% faster than the Core i5-8600K), while the
Core i5-8600K (MSRP $258) achieved a score of 1020 (1020/1311= up to 78% as
fast, or up to 22% slower than the Ryzen 5 2600).  RZ2-2

[ii] AMD SenseMI technology is built into all Ryzen
processors, but specific features and their enablement may vary by product and
platform. Learn more at http://www.amd.com/en/technologies/sense-mi.