Intel Introduces New High Performance Processor For Servers And Workstations

Pentium?III Xeon?Processor at 800 MHz Targets Fast Growing "Front-End" Internet Server and Power Workstation Market Segments

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 12, 2000 -- Intel Corporation today introduced a powerful Pentium?III Xeon?processor at 800 MHz targeting the rapidly growing segments for workstations and "front-end" servers -- a class of single- and dual-processor Internet servers for e-business functions such as Web site hosting and e-commerce authentication.

"Intel continues to deliver enterprise-class features and power to front-end and general-purpose two-way servers and workstations for the e-business infrastructure," said Mike Fister, vice president and general manager of Intel's Enterprise Server Group. "In 2000, we will continue to increase the performance of our scalable and highly available Pentium III Xeon processors and introduce our 64-bit Intel?Itanium?processor, making it an exciting year for Intel-based server and workstation customers."

Pentium III Xeon Processor for Servers
Like other members of the Pentium III Xeon processor family, the new 800 MHz version is designed to deliver the scalability, headroom and availability features needed in front-end Internet commerce servers and general-purpose servers, at affordable prices.

The processor is based on Intel's advanced 0.18-micron process technology, and features a 256 Kbyte Advanced Transfer Cache memory with Advanced System Buffering, which boost performance by placing a full-speed level-two cache memory directly on the processor die and increasing the width of the data pathway to the processor. The processor also offers a 133 MHz system bus and on-cartridge voltage management for increased system reliability.

Later this year, Intel plans to expand the product line with additional speed enhancements and higher cache options.

Workstation Processors
The Pentium III Xeon processor at 800 MHz gives workstation users the power and performance to manage increasingly complex projects, reduce design time and work more efficiently.

Workstations based on these processors offer enhanced system features and capabilities including the 133 MHz system bus, 64-bit PCI support, graphics support for AGP 2x/4x, and dual Direct RDRAM memory channels with up to 2 Gbytes of memory support. Intel's latest processor and chipset technologies complement the graphics subsystem to allow greater texturing, more fluid movements, and better display output, enabling "e-creation" for the Internet and the flexibility and scalability necessary to power better visualization and more complex analysis.

Pricing and Availability
The Pentium III Xeon processor at 800 MHz is available now in SECC2 packaging. The processor is priced at $901 in 1,000-unit quantities.

Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.