The AMD Athlon 64 X2 series is designed for the mainstream notebooks to make a fast, multi-tasking dual core processor that is affordable. The true multi-core technology allows the user to run multiple applications at the same time without slowing down the speed of the computer. The AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 is found at the lower end of the Athlon 64 X2 line the with a core speed of 1600MHz and running on 20 Watts. The AMD Dedicated Multi-Cache technology means that each core is made with its own cache memory meaning greater multi-tasking ability and overall performance. The Athlon X2 64 notebook processors offer both a 32 bit and 64 bit operating mode are made to be compatible with Windows XP Professional and Home Editions, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Linux and Windows Vista. The Athlon X2 processors are aimed to the average computer user that is working with the normal, everyday programs.
