This guide provides AMD’s benchmarking methodology, system configurations, and performance results for AMD processors compared to Intel.
The AMD Processor Performance Evaluation Guide (document 30579) outlines the benchmarking approach used to assess AMD processor performance across a range of workloads. It includes revision history, legal notices, and an overview of the AMD64 architecture.
The document details test configurations for office productivity, digital media, and gaming, and compares results against Intel Pentium® 4 processors. It also provides BIOS and operating‑system setup instructions for AMD Athlon™ 64 platforms and includes scripts used for benchmark automation.
The document number is 30579, as shown on the title page.