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SSE Technology in New Intel Prescott Processors

[ 03/25/03 | by Lev Dymchenko]

In our detailed technology coverage we are talking about the SSE technology implemented in new Intel Prescott processors, its exciting history, its peculiarities and advantages offered to the software developers. Also we are going to compare the cons and pros of the new SSE instructions with AMD x86-64.

X-bit labs Investigation: Influence of Intel Pentium 4 Core Temperature on CPU Performance

[ 02/18/03 | by FastSite]

Everybody knows that proper processor cooling and heat dissipation monitoring are among the most essential things in the CPU industry. How far has the technology got here today? Our article will reveal the working principles of the Thermal Control Circuit implemented in Intel Pentium 4 processors and check out the dependence of Pentium 4 performance on its die temperature.

AMD Athlon XP 3000+, 2800+ and 2500+ on Barton Core

[ 02/10/03 | by FastSite]

Today AMD announced three Athlon XP processors rated at 3000+, 2800+ and 2500+ and based on the new Barton core. This core features a larger 512MB L2 cache compared with the 256KB L2 cache of the Thoroughbred predecessor. But will this help the newcomer to catch up with its competitors from the Intel Pentium 4 family? Check it out in our new indepth review!

Three Gems for an Overclocker: AMD Athlon XP 1700+, Intel Celeron 2GHz and Intel Pentium 4 1.8A GHz

[ 01/06/03 | by FastSite]

Overclocking fans, this one is for you! Today we will take a look at all three solutions tofind out which processors suit better for overclocking needs and offer best price-to-performanceratio. We will test AMD Athlon XP 1700+, Intel Celeron 2GHz and Intel Pentium 4 1.8A GHz. Checkit out now!