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To: AK2004 who wrote (160570)	2/27/2002 5:54:42 PM
From: wanna_bmw	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

albert, Re: "if amd makes it very clear that model numbers are not frequency but performance related, as they did, then there is nothing criminal in using model numbers." AMD isn't nearly clear enough. I have seen multiple examples of resellers putting the "Mhz" abbreviation after the AMD model number. You are still trying to draw a comparison between AMD's model numbers, and Intel's casual claims about Hyperthreading performance. The only thing I can say for that is to draw your attention at where these items are being aimed. Intel is aiming the Hyperthreading claim to boast to the press and trade show geeks that Hyperthreading is a good technology. As such, they are making performance claims that can be backed up in at least some situations. However, Intel isn't planning on using the 30% claim to sell Xeon processors with Hyperthreading. They aren't telling the consumer to buy a "Xeon processor with up to 30% performance advantage". AMD is. They paste the model numbers on every processor they sell. Therefore, they have more of an obligation to make sure that it doesn't get used deceptively. Right now, they are doing a poor job. wbmw