Athlon 64 vs. Opteron Processors : What's the difference again?

Athlon 64 vs. Opteron Processors : What's the difference again?: "Athlon 64 vs. Opteron Processors : What's the difference again?
AMD64 is an advanced 64-bit computing initiative that includes two similar yet distinct microprocessor families, the well-known Opteron chip and the newer Athlon 64 processor. We dive into the technology to explain the differences--and help you find the right processor for your specific applications.

by Conrad Carter February 23, 2005"