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To: Kevin K. Spurway who wrote (46757)	1/20/1999 4:47:00 PM
From: Tenchusatsu	Respond to of 1572372

<K7 will have FAST off chip L2--running at the same speed (if not multiplier) as the current PII cache SRAMs!> Comparing AMD's future with Intel's present? Why not compare the K7 with Coppermine, Intel's first answer to the K7? If the K7 is going to beat Coppermine, it's not going to be due to the K7's relatively sluggish L2 cache. Tenchusatsu

To: Kevin K. Spurway who wrote (46757)	1/20/1999 4:52:00 PM
From: Paul Engel	Respond to of 1572372

Kevin - Re: " Please find me some software that will run on a PIII and not on a K6 (or a PII for that matter). I am intensely curious." Here's the first I know about - note that the K6 and P2 may run - without KNI instructions - but at much reduced performance. Paul {==============================} Monday January 11, 6:33 am Eastern Time Company Press Release Ligos Technology Announces Optimized Real-Time MPEG-2 Software Codec for Intel's Pentium III Processor Enhanced Instruction Set Provides Optimization Needed For GoMotion to Deliver DVD-Quality MPEG-2 Real-time Encoding in Software SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 11, 1998-- Ligos Technology, the leaders in real-time MPEG software encoding solutions and technology, announces that it has worked to fully utilize the multimedia capabilities of Intel's Pentium® III processor and bring digital video to the desktop. Ligos has optimized its GoMotion(tm) software-only MPEG-2 codec for the processor's new instruction set and capitalizes on the enhanced multimedia processing capabilities of the chip. ''Intel's Pentium III processor is giving GoMotion real-time MPEG-2 encoding capabilities at quality comparable to systems using dedicated MPEG-2 silicon,'' said Peter Forman, president and CEO of Ligos Technology. ''We will continue to deliver high quality, cost-efficient versions of the codec that capitalize on Intel's ever faster processors, while shrinking the data rate and increasing video quality. GoMotion will make a significant impact on a number of market segments, including professional and broadcast, networking, business desktop, DVD publishing, and consumer applications.'' ''Ligos has developed the first software-only codec for encoding high-quality MPEG-2 video in real-time,'' said Norvin Leong, industry analyst, Frost & Sullivan. ''The GoMotion codec aims to deliver a higher standard of video quality to the consumer market, comparable to hardware at a fraction of the cost. Additionally, in light of the availability of faster and more powerful processors, the codec has the potential to be an effective, viable solution for the corporate and post-production markets.'' The GoMotion codec has demonstrated real-time, 29.97 frames-per-second, performance at Half-CCIR601 (352x480) pixel resolution on a 400 MHz Pentium II and SIF (352x240) resolution on the 266MHz Pentium® II processor. GoMotion delivers MPEG Layer 2 audio and uses full IPB compression at data rates ranging from 1.2 to 3.6 megabits per second. The combination of higher clock speeds and new instructions that will be available on Intel's Pentium III processor offer even greater performance and quality with higher CPU efficiency. GoMotion will achieve CCIR601 resolution (720x480) when the Pentium III is introduced in the first quarter 1999. About Ligos Technology Headquartered in San Francisco, Ligos Technology is the leading worldwide provider of real-time software-only MPEG encoding and decoding technology. Ligos is an award-winning developer of multimedia software, dedicated to delivering the highest-quality MPEG solutions to enable the future of digital video on the desktop. Ligos is a wholly owned subsidiary of Integrated Data Systems of Savannah, Ga., developers of the first software multimedia codec for standard PCs. For more information on Ligos Technology, MPEG products, or licensing, access the company Web site at ligos.com or call toll-free (888) 464-8765. Note to Editors: GoMotion is a trademark of Ligos Corporation. All other trademark contained herein are the property of their respective owners. Contact: G/H Technologies Sean Kauppinen, 415/808-9830 skauppinen@shandwick.com or Ligos Technology Susan Stearman, 415/437-6

To: Kevin K. Spurway who wrote (46757)	1/20/1999 4:56:00 PM
From: Paul Engel	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1572372

Kevin - Re: "Are you serious? K7 has 128k L1 cache on chip--faster than the L2 that K6-3 has on chip. K7 will have FAST off chip L2--running at the same speed (if not multiplier) as the current PII cache SRAMs! And the PII, even thus "handicapped" versus the K6-3, is still pretty close in performance, without the K7's other advantages. " I wouldn't bet on this Kevin. AMD is going to have some tough "positioning" with the K7 - assuming the K6-3 is out in the marketplace first. I wouldn't be surprised if AMD pulled the K7 - until they can get it redesigned on the 0.18 micron process with on-chip L2 cache. No, I wouldn't be surprised at all. And AMD is real good at surprises ! Paul

To: Kevin K. Spurway who wrote (46757)	1/20/1999 5:26:00 PM
From: Paul Engel	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1572372

Kevin - Re: "Please find me some software that will run on a PIII and not on a K6 (or a PII for that matter). I am intensely curious." If you are really curious, mark February 17 on your calendar ! Or, as Drbrsebs likes to say: STAY TUNED Paul {==========================} infoworld.com First Katmai-optimized apps coming Feb. 17 By Terho Uimonen InfoWorld Electric Posted at 10:45 AM PT, Jan 20, 1999 TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Software vendors in February will take the wraps off the first applications optimized for the Katmai New Instructions featured in Intel's forthcoming Pentium III processors, a senior Intel executive said here Wednesday. The software introduction will take place at a Feb. 17 conference held in Santa Clara, Calif., prior to the official launch of Pentium III, said John Davies, Intel's vice president and general manager of the chip giant's Asia-Pacific operations. The Katmai-optimized applications are designed to take advantage of the 70 new instructions featured in the Pentium III processors for speeding up 3-D graphics, audio, video, and other functions. "It is a fabulous product," said Davies, referring to the Pentium III, formerly code-named Katmai. "And you will see more new applications than ever for a new processor generation." Crucial to creating user demand for the Pentium III, the new applications are the result of the biggest software push Intel has ever orchestrated for a new processor generation. As early as October last year, Intel had already shipped about 500 Katmai systems to hundreds of independent software vendors. The first versions of the Pentium III chips will run at 450 MHz and 500 MHz when they start shipping in late February and early March, but Intel is expected to crank up the clock-speed to 600 MHz and faster by the end of the year. Intel Corp., in Santa Clara, Calif., can be reached at www.intel.com. Terho Uimonen TerhoUimonen is a correspondent in the Taipei Bureau of the IDG News Service, an InfoWorld affiliate. Related articles: "Intel reveals Pentium III brand name" "Intel seeks Katmai support in covert campaign" Go to the Week's Top News Stories Please direct your comments to InfoWorld Deputy News Editor, Carolyn April Copyright © 1999 InfoWorld Media Group Inc. InfoWorld Electric is a member of IDG.net