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To: Kenith Lee who wrote (71102)9/5/1999 6:45:00 AM
From: Process Boy  Respond to of 1575608
 
Kenith - <I have heard that Intel has better transistors. I don't know what that means.>

Generally this means the devices (transistors) support comparatively high drive currents, which directly translates to switching speed, or alternatively, delay reduction.

Read some of THE WATSONYOUTH's posts on the subject of P858 device (transistor) design. He is quite accurate and articulate in his analysis, and he doesn't even work for Intel, as far as I can tell.

PB



To: Kenith Lee who wrote (71102)9/5/1999 6:47:00 AM
From: Process Boy  Respond to of 1575608
 
Kenith - <Another advantage Intel enjoys is it sets the standard. AMD has to wait and see what Intel is up to before the next move. Intel can turn the corner and make whatever AMD have done into non-working piece of silicon.>

The last sentence may be a little extreme, but the general premise that Intel is the standard setter for the X86 platform will get little argument from me.

PB



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