Intel demos 3.5-GHz Pentium 4, claims 4-GHz version is on 'horizon'
By Mark LaPedus
Semiconductor Business News
(08/28/01 12:46 p.m. EST)
SAN JOSE -- During the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) here today, Intel Corp. gave a sneak preview of its roadmap in the microprocessor market, including the demonstration of a Pentium 4 processor running at 3.5-GHz speeds.
The Santa Clara, Calif.-based company showed a 3.5-GHz Pentium 4 chip, based on its new 0.13-micron process technology.
This 32-bit processor will not be rolled out in the market for some time, reportedly in the second half of 2002, according to observers. Initially, Intel is expected to offer a 2.2-GHz Pentium 4 chip, based on the 0.13-micron technology, by the end of this year.
Right now, Intel's fastest processor is a 2-GHz Pentium 4 chip, which is based on a 0.18-micron process technology. That chip was officially rolled out at the opening day of IDF (see Aug. 27 story).
The chip giant hinted it will continue to push the envelope further. "Yesterday,, we showed a 2-GHz processor," said Paul Otellini, executive vice president and general manager of the Intel Architecture Group.
"Today, we showed a 3.5-GHz processor. A 4-GHz processor is on the horizon," Otellini said, during today's keynote speech. |
