Dell Offers Latest Intel Processors on Select Dimension Desktops, Dell Precision Workstations.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 2, 2004 Dell (Nasdaq:DELL) today began offering new Pentium 4 processors to performance-minded customers on select Dimension(tm) desktops and Dell(tm) Precision workstations. All of these processors feature Hyper-Threading technology and utilize an 800MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. front side bus to ensure strong performance across a wide variety of applications. Next Generation Pentium 4 Next generation Pentium 4 processors are now available as options for Dimension XPS (1) See XML Paper Specification. (2) A brand name for certain models of Inspiron laptops from Dell. and Dell Precision Dell Precision is a line of workstation computers produced by Dell, Inc.. Current Dell Precision Desktop Models
Along with HT technology, they feature a 1MB Level 2 cache See L2 cache. level 2 cache - secondary cache , and will initially be available at speeds up to 3.2GHz. They are also the first Pentium 4 processors that utilize a new set of 13 specialized instructions, designed to help them complete certain tasks more efficiently. Together, these enhancements can improve overall performance in processor-intensive applications and some digital content creation The development of newsworthy, educational and entertainment material for distribution over the Internet or other electronic media. See DAMS. activities. Dell will offer the 3.4GHz version of this processor when it becomes available from Intel later in the quarter. Latest Pentium 4 Extreme Edition See Pentium 4 Processor Extreme Edition. For Dimension XPS customers who want powerful Pentium 4 performance, Dell offers the newest Extreme Edition processor. Running at 3.4GHz, the latest processor features a 2MB Level 3 cache, the largest available on a Pentium 4 processor. This cache size allows the processor to load large files like graphic frame buffers An area of memory used to hold a frame of data. Typically used for screen output, the buffer is the size of the maximum image that can be displayed on the screen. The memory, which is either a separate memory bank on the display adapter or a reserved part of regular memory, holds a before they are needed by the processor. This preloading helps improve performance in demanding applications like 3-D gaming, video editing See nonlinear video editing and video editor. and encoding See encode. . Updated Pentium 4 Dell will also offer the upgraded Northwood core-based Pentium 4 processor running at 3.4GHz that Intel introduced today. This processor, like the 3.2GHz version before it, features a 512KB L2 cache (Level 2 cache) A memory bank built into the CPU chip, packaged within the same module or built on the motherboard. The L2 cache feeds the L1 cache, and its memory is slower than L1 memory. The L2 cache feeds the L1 cache, which feeds the processor. , and utilizes an 800MHz front side bus. This new Pentium 4 is designed to offer a performance boost for high-end Dimension 8300, XPS and Dell Precision 360 workstation customers in a wide variety of applications, from general office productivity to audio and video encoding. The single-processor Dell Precision 360 workstation offers customers the fastest Intel Pentium 4 clock speeds available and an array of workstation-class OpenGL graphics products, certified with the industry's leading workstation applications for some of the best 2- and 3-D performance available. Complete product details can be found at www.dell.com/precision. Both the Dimension 8300 and XPS systems are built to handle the demanding needs of high-end consumers and gaming enthusiasts. They support high-end Pentium 4 processors and a variety of graphics card options, including the 256MB Radeon(tm) 9800 XT, RAID hard drive capability, plus memory and hard drive options to help deliver top performance. Additional details can be found at www.dell.com/dimension. About Dell Dell Inc. (Nasdaq:DELL) is a premier provider of products and services required for customers worldwide to build their information-technology and Internet infrastructures. Company revenue for the past four quarters totaled $39.7 billion. Dell, through its direct business model, designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements, and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained at www.dell.com. Dell is a trademark of Dell Inc. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. |
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