Intel Introduces Pentium III Processor At 1.13 Gigahertz

Business Wire, July 31, 2000

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 31, 2000

Intel Corp. today introduced the Intel(R) Pentium(R) III processor at 1.13 GHz (gigahertz), the world's highest performance microprocessor for PCs.

"Intel's Pentium III processor reaches a new level of performance with 1.13 GHz, enabling Intel's customers to ship the world's fastest PC platforms," said Bill Siu, vice president, Intel Architecture Group, and general manager, Desktop Platforms Group. "With the Pentium III processor at 1.13 GHz, PC enthusiasts will be able to get the most out of the Web and the high performance applications they use today."

Using BAPCo's SYSmark(1) 2000 benchmark running under Windows(1) 2000, the Pentium III processor 1.13 GHz delivers a system-level performance score of 208 compared to a score of 197 on the Pentium III processor at 1 GHz.(2)

Pricing and Availability

The Pentium III processor 1.13 GHz in SECC2 packaging is priced at $990 in 1,000-unit quantities, and is available now in limited quantities.

Intel, the world's largest chipmaker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.> (1) Third party marks and brands are the properties of their respective holders.

(2) Performance tests and ratings are measured using specific computer systems and/or components and reflect the approximate performance of Intel products as measured by those tests. Any difference in system hardware or software design or configuration may affect actual performance. Buyers should consult other sources of information to evaluate the performance of systems or components they are considering purchasing. For more information on performance tests and on the performance of Intel products, reference www.intel.com/procs/perf/limits.htm or call (U.S.) 800/628-8686 or 916/356-3104.