INTEL ANNOUNCES FIRST IN A SERIES OF PENTIUM OVERDRIVE PROCESSOR UPGRADES FEATURING MMX MEDIA ENHANCEMENT TECHNOLOGY; Offers Higher Level of Performance for Upgradable Pentium Processor-Based Systems.FOLSOM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 1997--Intel Corporation today announced the availability of Pentium(R) OverDrive (processor) Overdrive - An Intel Pentium processor which fits into a socket designed to accomodate an Intel 486, or into a special upgrade socket on the motherboard. (R) processors with MMX (MultiMedia EXtensions) A set of 57 additional instructions built into the Pentium MMX chip for improved multimedia and modem performance by performing mathematical operations on multiple sets of data at the same time (see SIMD). (TM) media enhancement technology for upgradable Pentium processor-based systems with speeds of 100-, 90- and 75-MHz. The new Pentium OverDrive The Pentium OverDrive was a microprocessor marketing brand name used by Intel, to cover a variety of consumer upgrade products sold in the mid 1990s. It was originally released for 486 motherboards, and later some Pentium sockets. processors with MMX technology MMX technology - Matrix Math eXtensions provide higher levels of processor performance for existing applications and even better performance for media-rich applications designed for Intel's MMX technology. MMX technology is an enhancement to the Intel Architecture that brings a new level PC experience to users. New educational, reference, games and communications applications designed for Intel's MMX technology are available today with many more expected to be announced To be announced (TBA) A contract for the purchase or sale of an MBS to be delivered at an agreed-upon future date but does not include a specified pool number and number of pools or precise amount to be delivered. throughout the year. The combination of a Pentium OverDrive processor with MMX technology upgrade and the new software will enhance the user's computing experience by enabling higher quality graphics with lifelike color, full-screen video, improved frame rates and 3D audio. The products being introduced today provide users the following upgrade path: -- 100-MHz Pentium processor, upgraded with a Pentium OverDrive Processor with MMX technology, runs at 166-MHz -- 90-MHz Pentium processor, upgraded with a Pentium OverDrive Processor with MMX technology, runs at 150-MHz -- 75-MHz Pentium processor, upgraded with a Pentium OverDrive Processor with MMX technology, runs at 125-MHz "The new Pentium OverDrive processors with MMX technology offer users of upgradable Pentium processor-based PCs a bridge to Intel's new MMX technology and performance capabilities," said Jim Yasso, vice president, Desktop Products Group and general manager, Reseller Products Division. "Now users can speed up the processor performance of all their existing applications as well as take advantage of the exciting new software designed for MMX technology." Accelerated Performance for the Most Demanding Multimedia Applications Each Pentium OverDrive processor with MMX technology will also include a CD ROM CD ROM Compact Disk Read Only Memory sampler sampler, sample piece of needlework or embroidery, of silk, cotton, or worsted, for the preservation of some pattern or as an example of the ability of a child or a beginner. In museums and private collections there are samplers dating from as early as 1643. featuring a free MMX technology software application, "Rebel Moon Rising" from Fenris Wolf, and several demos of other applications designed for MMX technology. For a limited time, purchasers will be able to select and order a second MMX technology title and pay only shipping and handling charges. In addition to "Rebel Moon Rising," the CD ROM includes samples from "Eraser-Turnabout" from Imagination Pilots Entertainment, "Time Tables of Technology" from Byron Preiss Byron Preiss (born 1953, Brooklyn, New York City; died July 9, 2005, East Hampton, New York) was an American writer, editor and publisher. He founded and served as president of Byron Preiss Visual Publications, and later of iBooks. Multimedia Co., "POD" from UbiSoft Entertainment, Inc., "The Third Dimension" from Davidson & Associates, Inc., "Visual Home Deluxe" from Books That Work, "Space Station Simulator" from Maris Multimedia, the "Ultimate Human Body 2.0" from DK Multimedia and "Photo Deluxe" from Adobe Systems Adobe Systems Incorporated (pronounced a-DOE-bee IPA: /əˈdoʊbiː/) (NASDAQ: ADBE) (LSE: ABS) is an American computer software company headquartered in San Jose, California, USA. , Inc. Test results indicate users will realize a significant increase in processor performance for common desktop applications. For example, users with a Pentium 100-MHz processor-based system who upgrade to a Pentium 166-MHz OverDrive processor with MMX technology, will experience 35-70% higher performance, depending on the application, on common desktop applications due to the doubled onchip cache size to 32KB, faster CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. clockspeed, and more efficient branch prediction In CPU instruction execution, predicting the outcome of a branch so that those instructions may be executed in parallel with the current instructions. If the CPU guesses the wrong branch, it will take extra machine cycles to go back and execute the correct one; however, on average, if the . On Intel's Media Benchmark the Pentium OverDrive processor with MMX technology delivers approximately 150% performance improvement when upgrading an existing 100MHz (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. Pentium processor-based PC with a 166-MHz Pentium OverDrive processor with MMX technology. This benchmark, which measures the performance of processors running media-rich software, consists of audio, video, imaging, and 3D geometry components. Internet users Internet user n → internauta m/f Internet user Internet n → internaute m/f will find that upgrading their existing system with a Pentium OverDrive processor with MMX technology will provide extra processor performance to power an abundance of media-rich resources, including new hybrid applications. Optimized Systems for Corporate Software Migration The on-going migration to distributed multitasking multitasking Mode of computer operation in which the computer works on multiple tasks at the same time. A task is a computer program (or part of a program) that can be run as a separate entity. computing environments places even more compute-intensive demands on desktop client systems. Pentium OverDrive processors provide businesses with an alternative when they cannot feasibly replace all desktops with new Intel processor-based systems during a major operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. or client/server deployment project. By supplementing new systems purchases with Pentium OverDrive processor upgrades, organizations can bring all upgradable desktop systems to more acceptable levels of performance to meet the critical needs of employees while managing their organization's overall computing investment. Product Pricing and Availability The Manufacturer's Suggested List prices for the new series of Pentium OverDrive processors are $499 for the Pentium OverDrive processor with MMX technology that upgrade 100-MHz Pentium processor-based systems to Pentium 166-MHz with MMX technology; and $399 for the Pentium OverDrive processors with MMX technology that upgrade 75- and 90-MHz Pentium processor-based systems to Pentium 125- and 150-MHz with MMX technology, respectively. Compatibility and Support The Pentium OverDrive processor is supported by an easy-to-use installation manual, diagnostics disk, and toll-free technical support. By offering this simple single-chip approach to processor upgrades, the Pentium OverDrive processor ensures quick and easy end-user installation for a worry-free upgrade to higher levels of system performance.(a) For information on whether a specific system supports a Pentium OverDrive processor upgrade, users should contact their system manufacturer, local computer dealer/reseller or check the Intel OverDrive Processor Upgrade Guide. This guide contains over 2,500 system model listings and is available on the WorldWide Web at http://www.intel.com/procs/overdrive . Intel also offers Pentium OverDrive processors for 60 and 66-MHz Pentium processor-based systems as well as Intel486(TM) processor-based systems. For additional information about Intel Pentium OverDrive processors or other Intel products, users should contact an Intel sales representative or call 1-800-538-3373 (toll free) or 1-503-264-7000 (direct). Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of personal computer, networking and communications products. Through innovative technologies, Intel is committed to advancing the connected PC for high-performance business computing while reducing management and support costs. Information about Intel is available from the company's site on the World Wide Web at URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. http://www.intel.com/pressroom . -0- (a) Some systems may require a BIOS upgrade. CONTACT: Intel Robyn Jenkins, 408/653-8904 |
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