Hyper-Threading to be Introduced in Intel-based Servers This Quarter
February 06, 2002 11:05:00 AM ET
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 6, 2002-- Early Access Program and Tools for the Intel(R) Xeon(TM) Processor Family Enable Developers to Optimize and Tune Applications for Hyper-Threading Technology
Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology will arrive this quarter with the introduction of the Intel(R) Xeon(TM) processor family for both dual and multi-processor servers. To help developers prepare for the breakthrough technology, as well as the Intel(R) NetBurst(TM) microarchitecture, Intel today introduced the Early Access Program (EAP) for the Intel Xeon processor family.
Hyper-Threading Technology allows multithreaded operating systems and applications to view a single physical processor as if it were two logical processors. This technology can deliver up to 30 percent performance boosts of multithreaded applications, enabling faster e-Business transactions, enterprise server response times and the ability to handle more workloads per server. It also holds promise for increasing the speed and quality of multitasking capabilities for server users who run unique applications simultaneously.
While most server applications are multi-threaded and can achieve immediate performance benefits from Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel is working closely with developers to ensure that software applications take full advantage of the new technology and other features of the NetBurst microarchitecture. Developers can now enroll in the EAP for the Intel Xeon processor family through the Intel(R) Developer Services Web site. For an annual fee, they will receive a package that includes remote access to Intel Xeon processor-based systems, on-line support from Intel and training. Once the application porting process is complete, the developer becomes eligible for a host of joint marketing and promotional programs with Intel. EAP members have opportunities to showcase their applications in Intel solutions catalogs, conference pavilions, product launches, software reference guides and co-advertising.
The EAP fee can be used as a credit toward the lease of a development system or toward the purchase of software development tools from Intel. These tools, such as the beta versions of the Intel(R) C/C++ and Fortran Compilers for Windows(a) and Linux(a) 6.0 and the Intel(R) VTune(TM) Performance Analyzer 6.0, as well as the Intel(R) Integrated Performance Primitives Library and the Intel(R) Math Kernel Library, can be used to optimize and tune applications for Hyper-Threading Technology and the NetBurst microarchitecture. These products are also available separate from the program. EAP members will have early access to additional threading tools currently under development by Intel as they become available. For more information about Intel Software Development Products visit www.intel.com/software/products.
"As software developers optimize their products for the NetBurst microarchitecture and Hyper-Threading Technology, enterprise server customers will start seeing very significant system performance boosts," said Richard Wirt, Intel Fellow and general manager of Intel's Software and Solutions Group. "Programs such as the Early Access Program, combined with our software development tools, will not only accelerate the optimization efforts of Hyper-Threading Technology, it will accelerate the adoption of NetBurst microarchitecture in the enterprise."
The Early Access Program for the Intel Xeon processor family is available for an annual fee of $500. Tailored EAPs also exist for the Intel(R) Itanium(TM) processor family and the Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 processor family.
About Hyper-Threading Technology
Hyper-Threading Technology is designed to improve server system performance and efficiency. To accomplish this, processors enabled with Hyper-Threading Technology manage incoming instructions from two different software threads while keeping track of the data processing status of each set of instructions. Current processor technologies handle single software threads one at a time and rely on the operating system to manage the scheduling of multiple threads to the processor in a logical order. This is much like a person who is trying to watch television while talking on the phone. In that scenario, the person takes in data from each medium, handling it piece by piece. Hyper-Threading Technology allows the viewer to accomplish both activities simultaneously.
About Intel Developer Services
Intel Developer Services is a Web-based software development resource for the professional software developer of both commercial and enterprise software tools and applications. The Web site provides access to software development resources such as technical libraries, community infrastructure, technical support, education and training, to expedite the successful development and delivery of Intel-based solutions worldwide. For more information about Intel Developer Services, Hyper-Threading Technology or the Early Access Programs, visit www.intel.com/ids.
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.
Note to Editors: Intel, Xeon, Itanium, NetBurst, VTune and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
(a) Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.
Contact Information:
Intel
Kari Skoog, 503/264-1607
kari.e.skoog@intel.com
Otto Pijpker, 503/712-1520
otto.pijpker@intel.com
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