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CPU Wars

Posted by michael on from the build-a-better-heatsink dept.

msolnik writes: "Whether you say "0.13-micron" as most of us do, or "130-nanometer" as PR flacks prefer, the phrase is weighing heavily on both Intel's and AMD's minds. Indeed, each company's timeline in reaching that mark may determine who calls the CPU shots in 2002. Read more here at Hardware Central." Other submitters noted that AMD and Motorola have both updated their development roadmaps.

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  1. Intel 4004 anno 1971 by Hougaard · · Score: 5, Informative
    The 4004 consists of 2,300 transistors based on 10 micron technology fitting on a 12mm2 area.The microprocessor has 46 instructions. The 4040 is an enhanced version of the 4004, adding 14 instructions, larger stack (8 levels) and 8K program space. It can address 640 bytes. Documentation is written by Adam Osborne. The chip is introduced to the public in Las Vegas by Wayne Pickette. The sales price will be US$ 200 per piece.


    This was the news of 1971