AMD's latest addition to its processor family, the Athlon 64 FX-57 is designed for enthusiasts and hard-core gamers.

The company said that the new processor will provide unparalleled PC performance on 3D games and intense applications, the new AMD Athlon 64 FX-57 processor will allow power-hungry users to experience the next generation of single-threaded games with realistic graphic resolutions.

Bob Brewer, corporate vice president, desktop business, MSS, AMD, said, "AMD recognizes that today's games are single-threaded. Users who crave the absolute best performance on 3D games and extreme applications can experience realistic physics and lighting, as well as gripping artificial intelligence and sound, with the single-core AMD Athlon 64 FX-57 processor."

"Since the AMD Athlon FX processor was first introduced, AMD has consistently delivered the absolute best performing PC processor for games. Now in our fourth iteration, the AMD Athlon 64 FX family of processors continues to remain unmatched in the industry," he added.

"The AMD Athlon 64 FX-55 processor is the fastest CPU available for running Half-Life 2, and the AMD Athlon 64 FX-57 processor will be even faster," said Gabe Newell, founder and president of Valve. "I have an AMD Athlon 64 FX-55 processor in my personal gaming system, and I look forwarding to upgrading to the AMD Athlon 64 FX-57 processor."

AMD plans to introduce a dual-core version of the AMD Athlon 64 FX processor when multi-threaded software games are available to take advantage of its benefits.

The company had recently launched the AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core processor for prosumers and digital media enthusiasts that required execute several software applications simultaneously.