Intel Corp. has quietly acquired graphics software company called Neoptica. The decision once again outlines importance that graphics technologies represent for the world’s largest maker of x86 central processing units (CPUs). Unfortunately, it is unclear what will the company’s do as a part of Intel.
“Neoptica has been acquired by Intel, where we are working on a number of exciting efforts in interactive computer graphics,” a short statement from Neoptica’s web-site reads.
Previously, Neoptica developed software tools for development of advanced “interactive graphics”. Based in San Francisco, California, the company was founded by ex-Nvidia and ex-Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. employees who used to work on software development positions. Besides, some of Neoptica’s employees were involved into GPGPU (general purpose computing on graphics processing units) projects.
Presently Intel commands the largest share on the market of graphics adapters with its chipsets with built-in graphics cores. However, it is rumoured that Intel is working on high-performance discrete graphics processing units (GPUs), which is why the company is hiring additional personnel experienced in development of graphics hardware and software.
Intel has not yet released any statements regarding the Neoptica take over.
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The beginning of a major third gpu company has evolved. There was news about a few months ago on how Intel was employing skilled gpu guys for highend gpus.
Hopefully this would ease the pressure off Ati/Amd as they arent doing to good at the moment and help lower highend gpu prices even more.
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Posted by: gman
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Date: 11/26/07 07:11:53 PM]
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dream on dude! this will bring enormous pressure on AMD/ATI... If Intel can spin off some of their fab resources and produce graphic cards, AMD/ATI will kill itself from their paper launchs and mediocre releases.
I honestly hope this move by Intel will produce good results that way we can prove that AMD buying ATI was a bad choice!
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Posted by: Tech wannabe
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Date: 11/27/07 12:54:38 AM]
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Intel isnt even announcing buy-outs anymore *lol*
Daily routine =)
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Posted by: 1234
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Date: 11/27/07 07:59:50 AM]
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coz they bought using their spare change!
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Posted by: jorge wannabe
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Date: 11/27/07 09:49:25 AM]
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I like how this is going... NVIDIA is starting to slow down due to the lousy competition by AMD/ATI.
Once (if) Intel release a high-end GPU to compete with NVIDIA and ATI, then we just need NVIDIA to make CPUs. ;)
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Posted by: Go Intel
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Date: 11/27/07 08:48:19 AM]
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Intel already owns a 10-20% stake in nVidia. Funny how info like this seems to get swept under the rug.
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