INTEL TRANSFORMS NOTEBOOK PCs
WITH NEW MOBILE PENTIUM III PROCESSOR-M
0.13-Micron Process Technology and Other Advances
Drive Higher Performance and Low Power
SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 30, 2001 -- Intel Corporation today announced
five new processors based on Intel's advanced 0.13-micron (130 nanometre)
process technology that significantly increase the capabilities of mobile PCs.
The new family of Intel® Pentium® III processor-M products feature
architectural enhancements to increase performance, reduce power and improve
battery life. They are available in volume today at speeds up to 1.13 GHz, the
industry's fastest speed for mobile processors.
Intel also announced the new highly scalable, cost effective mobile Intel® 830
Chipset family. Together, the new chipset and mobile processor products enable
PC makers to design the industry's most innovative, high-performance notebooks
that are thinner, lighter and have longer battery life.
"Intel is using its silicon leadership, advanced mobile processor
technologies and new mobile chipset family to deliver the highest performance
and low power for the mobile market segment," said Frank Spindler, vice
president and general manager of Intel's Mobile Platforms Group.
"Incredible performance, great battery life and wireless connectivity ¾
mobile PCs just made a major leap forward with Pentium III processor-M based
systems."
Intel's Advanced 130-Nanometre Process Technology
By incorporating its advanced 130-nanometre process technology, Intel is able to
build transistors (the switches used to create the ones and zeroes of the
information age) that are the fastest in the industry. This new process
technology also features high speed copper interconnects that accelerate the
flow of data inside the processor, further increasing performance while
consuming less power.
Processors built on Intel's 130-nanometre technology consume up to 40 percent
less power and are up to 20 percent faster than the previous 180 (0.18-micron)
nanometre process. Chips using Intel's 130-nanometre technology contain
circuitry that is about 1/1000th the width of a human hair (1000 nanometres
equal 1-micron).
Intel Delivers Next-Generation Mobile Pentium III Processor-M
The mobile Pentium III processor-M is the world's most advanced mobile
processor, providing almost a 50 percent performance gain over the previous
mobile Intel® Pentium® III processor on data intensive applications.** It
features several architectural advancements including: 512KB L2 cache (twice the
L2 cache size of the previous generation), the new Data Prefetcher (an L2 cache
enhancement that results in improved performance) and a 133-MHz processor
system bus.
In addition, the processor supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStepT technology that
automatically switches between Maximum Performance Mode and Battery Optimised
Mode based on the application demand on the processor, providing the best
balance of performance and low power. The processor also uses new Intel
packaging technology enabling thinner and lighter mobile PCs. The new Deeper
Sleep mode provides a power reduction from previous low power sleep states to
help extend battery life ¾ reaching power levels as low as two tenths of a watt
or less ¾ even while running software applications.
New notebook designs based on the new processor will be available from leading
PC makers including: Acer America Corporation, Compaq Computer Corporation, Dell
Computer Corporation, Fujitsu Corporation, Gateway Inc., Hewlett-Packard
Company, IBM Corporation, NEC Corporation, Sony Corporation, and Toshiba America
Information Systems, Inc.
Initial product offerings will be focused on full-size and thin and light mobile
systems. Later this year Intel will extend the Pentium III processor-M
family to include low voltage and ultra-low voltage versions, targeted for mini-
and sub-notebook market segments.
New Mobile Intel® 830 Chipset Family
The Intel® 830 Chipset family includes three new chipsets designed to take
advantage of the mobile Pentium III processor-M performance and low power
characteristics. The Intel 830MP supports external graphics and is available
today. Later this year Intel will provide the Intel 830M with
high-performance integrated graphics, while the Intel 830MG will offer
integrated graphics for lower cost systems. The new chipset uses
high-performance PC-133 SDRAM, which is 33 percent faster than memory supported
in the previous Intel 440BX chipset. It also includes 1GB memory support
for a 50 percent increase over previous generations.
The Intel 830 Chipset also features a hub architecture that increases bandwidth
and provides for a smoother and richer multimedia and Internet experience. The
chipset improves connectivity and flexibility by accommodating a total of
six USB ports, while integrated local area network (LAN) capability minimizes
board space and reduces cost. Like the new mobile processors,the chipset
integrates the new Deeper Sleep low power mode to further conserve power and
help prolong battery life.
Specifications and Pricing
The five new mobile processors at speeds of 1.13 GHz, 1.06 GHz, 1.0 GHz, 933
MHz, and 866 MHz are available today. In Enhanced Speed Step automatic mode, the
mobile Intel Pentium III processor-M runs at up to 1.13 GHz at 1.4 volts
(Maximum Performance Mode). In Battery Optimised Mode, it runs at 733 MHz and
1.15 volts, and consumes less than 2 watts of average power.** Intel will offer
boxed versions of its mobile Pentium III processor-M to enable system
integrators such as Asus and Clevo that configure build-to-order mobile PCs.
In 1,000-unit quantities, with either micro-flip-chip Ball Grid Array or
micro-flip-chip Pin Grid Array packaging, the mobile Pentium III processor-M at
1.13 GHz, 1.06 GHz, 1.0 GHz, 933 MHz, and 866 MHz are priced at $625,
$499, $394, $278 and $247, respectively. In 1,000- unit quantities, the Intel
830MP chipset is $37.50.
Other Products Based on 130-Nanometre Technology
Intel is also moving forward with plans for desktop and server processors as
well as flash memory components manufactured on the 130-nanometre process. The
Pentium III processor at speeds of 1.2 GHz and 1.13 GHz will soon be available
for small form-factor desktop PCs.
In addition, a 1.13-GHz Intel Pentium III processor for single and
dual-processor servers has been shipping since May. Several OEMs have already
introduced systems based on this technology, with more expected in the third
quarter. Intel also expects to release a 1.26-GHz version of the Pentium III
processor for servers later this year. These products are used in systems
targeting front-end, application servers and deliver a balance of performance
and lower power without sacrificing reliability and availability.
Intel will be sampling its first 130-nanometre flash products later this year.
Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of
computer, networking and communications products. For more information please
contact the press office on tel +44 (0) 1793 403636. Additional information
about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.
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** For more information on Intel's mobile power measurement, visit: http://developer.intel.com/design/mobile/perfbref/
