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Politics : Formerly About Advanced Micro Devices
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To: Matt Webster who wrote (32990)5/28/1998 6:56:00 PM
From: Jim McMannis  Read Replies (3) of 1570363
 
I can only agree with about barely half of what you say.
The K6-2 doesn't have the raw FPU power of the Pentium II but it does kick the Celerons b*tt. Also, remember that the die size of a K6-2 is about 80mm2. K6 is 68 mm2.
Will AMD dump the mid range and concentrate on the high end where margins are high? I doubt it so why speculate on it.
Jerry has a passion for Intel.
Also at this point what chip do they go after the high end with?
As far as farming out all the FAB work Cyrix has proved that doesn't work...you lose too much control and time.
The 100 MHz bus speed RAM is a joke when it comes to a Pentium II. What do you gain, 1% maybe? On the other hand the 100 MHz bus is a real friend to the socket 7 processors like the K6.
As a corporate buyer I can see where you are coming from. You want a stable and compatible platform. A Pentium II system at 66 MHz bus will suit you well. But a K6 or Cyrix would too but you just won't take the chance. A celeron makes little sense except if you have to go Intel and want the lowest price point. Probably why most of the OEM Celeron Boxes I've seen are for the corporate market...all you need really is a PentiumMMX-233 but since Intel is phasing them out you'll get the Celeron and support Intels little conversion over to Slot one which you need like a hole in the head. <G>
Jim
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