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To: Jim McMannis who wrote (33273)	6/15/1998 12:37:00 AM
From: FJB	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1573426

Hi Jim, There are many general formulas for calculating die per wafer. There is a lot of room for error in most of them. The cost of a wafer is mostly dependent upon capacity utilization and the depreciation/cap ex. schedule of the company. Anyway, here's ONE general formula(wasted space probably differs depending on the process?): Message 749959 I believe assuming a cost per wafer of between $2000 to $2500 for AMD may be correct, based on what foundries charge, but this may be way off. Bob PS How 'bout them BULLS? YEE HAAA!

To: Jim McMannis who wrote (33273)	6/15/1998 1:03:00 AM
From: Paul Engel	Respond to of 1573426

Jim - Re: "unless you ARE Yousef, I suggest you let him answer for himself." I'm not Yousef, but you asked that question to both of us: "Yousef, Paul, A couple of simple questions for you. " Is your memory failing you? Further - all relevant data have been posted many, many times before. If your memory truly is faulty, go back and read the old posts. But I'll bet you already have your answer - AMD is more profitable than Intel because their die size is smaller. Which explains everything - right, Jim? Paul