Why Delay? AMD's Decision to Push Back Barton and Clawhammer Analyzed
Source: Sudhian.com
AMD
AMD Complains of Benchmark Bias
Source: PC WORLD
Absent any recognized standard, savvy PC buyers rely on benchmarking software to determine which processor will best suit their overall computing needs. However, charges of bias and manipulation over the last few days against one of the most recognized programs have brought to light the discrepancies in benchmarking software and in its effectiveness to users.
AMD reports loss in Q2, expects deficit in Q3
Source: SILICON Strategies
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--Advanced Micro Devices Inc. today reported sales of $600.3 million for its second quarter of 2002, down 33% from the first quarter of this year and a 39% decline from the like period a year ago.
AMD rolls out its fastest mobile processor
Source: SILICON Strategies
SUNNYVALE, Calif.
-- Hoping to keep up with rival Intel Corp. in the mobile space, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. here today announced its fastest microprocessor for notebook PCs and other products.
The new Athlon XP 1800+ mobile processor from AMD is a 1.53-GHz chip, based on the company's new 0.13-micron process technology. Previously, the company's fastest mobile processor was the Athlon XP 1700+, a 1.47-GHz chip.
Intel makes Acer, Asus an AMD offer they can't refuse
Source: The Inquirer
The spicey wire says that Acer and Asus will make notebooks using AMD mobile processors but adds they're coming "under scrutiny" from Intel for so doing.
What can "under scrutiny" mean?
La Intella appears to have given "permission" for Asus and Acer to make these kinds of machines uaing the "enemy processors" just as long as they don't sell the products in Asia.
AMD Introduces Highest Performance AMD Athlon XP Processor 2200+ Based On 0.13 M
Source: Anand Tech
AMD today introduced the AMD Athlon(TM) XP processor 2200+ with QuantiSpeed(TM) architecture--the first AMD desktop processor based on its 0.13 micron process technology. The new AMD Athlon XP processor 2200+ delivers improved performance, lower power and a smaller die size while maintaining a stable, compatible Socket A infrastructure.
AMD's Hammers likely to be delayed
TALKING TO A NUMBER, and that's quite a large number, of vendors and chipset manufacturers here at Computex, it appears that AMD might be in some trouble delivering their up coming Hammer family in a timely way.
AMD Serves Up Four-Way Multiprocessing
At Computex Taipei 2002, AMD today demonstrated a four-way multiprocessing server, based on its upcoming eighth-generation AMD Opteron™ processor. The demo marks the first-ever public showing of a four-way multiprocessing platform by AMD, and illustrates AMD’s unwavering commitment to the 64-bit server market.
AMD price cut
AMD has lopped list prices by between 7 and 52 per cent for Athlon mobile and desktop processors. The deepest cuts are to be found on the mobile line, while the range for desktops is between 11 per cent and 32 per cent. From today, the Athlon XP 2100 is $224, down 32 per cent from $330. The 2000+ is $193, (-32 per cent from $330), while the Athlon XP 1900+ (-22 per cent from $220).
AMD.
AMD gouges prices
Source: The Register
AMD has lopped list prices by between 7 and 52 per cent for Athlon mobile and desktop processors. The deepest cuts are to be found on the mobile line, while the range for desktops is between 11 per cent and 32 per cent.
From today, the Athlon XP 2100 is $224, down 32 per cent from $330. The 2000+ is $193, (-32 per cent from $330), while the Athlon XP 1900+ (-22 per cent from $220).
