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To: Charles Gryba who wrote (159901)	2/23/2002 3:25:54 PM
From: Tenchusatsu	Respond to of 186894

C, <Why is the N'wood released at speedgrades less than the Willamette?> Why not? Katmai reached speeds of 600 MHz, yet there were 500 MHz and 550 MHz versions of Coppermine when it was released. Tenchusatsu

To: Charles Gryba who wrote (159901)	2/23/2002 4:06:55 PM
From: Monica Detwiler	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

Charles - You wrote the Thoroughbred won't be released at speed grades less than the Palomino. Why is the N'wood released at speedgrades less than the Willamette? With Northwood's smaller die size, doesn't it make financial sense to replace all Willamette speed grades with Northwoods - for reduced costs, reduced power and higher profit margins? I realize that the higher profit margin argument may be a foreign concept to most AMD investors. Monica

To: Charles Gryba who wrote (159901)	2/23/2002 4:10:42 PM
From: Elmer	Respond to of 186894

Why is the N'wood released at speedgrades less than the Willamette? Beats me. I honestly don't know. EP

To: Charles Gryba who wrote (159901)	2/23/2002 4:26:36 PM
From: Windsock	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

C -Re:" Why is the N'wood released at speedgrades less than the Willamette?" Because Northwood is replacing the Willamette counterparts. For example 1.6A replaces 1.6 This allows a lower manufacturing cost 0.13 -- and higher performing -- Northwood to replace a 0.18 Willamette P4. This results in more profit for Intel and more performance for the user. This will also cause AMD trouble with its Quanti-speed deception as AMDron has to stretch their benchmark selections even further.