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Intel's quad-core processors go live

November 14, 2006 PC and server companies release gear powered by chips with four cores to entice performance-hungry customers. TAGS: Intel Xeon, quad-core, Intel, AMD Opteron, AMD, power consumption, leadership, server, workstation, PC, Dell

AMD's quad-core 'Barcelona' coming in August

June 29, 2007 Faster models will arrive in the fourth quarter; first servers using the chips are due in September. TAGS: quad-core, AMD Opteron, Intel Xeon, Barcelona, power consumption, AMD, dual-core, multi-core, frequency, workstation, manufacturing, Intel, server, PC

AMD's man of the future

June 1, 2006 newsmaker CTO Phil Hester's chip design strategy spans supporting co-processors and helping the developing world. TAGS: multi-core, AMD Opteron, AMD, client software, quad-core, California, server, conference, Intel, PC

AMD blasts off Quad for PC DIYers

November 30, 2006 New Quad FX Platform gives Advanced Micro Devices an answer to Intel's quad-core PC chip, but in a piecemeal fashion. TAGS: quad-core, AMD, socket, two-processor, gamer, dual-core processor, Microsoft Windows Vista, Intel, motherboard, AMD Athlon, PC, Microsoft Windows

Double the cores, double the chip heat?

August 3, 2006 Intel, AMD say they've learned lesson about staying cool, but first quad-core processors may make PCs perspire. TAGS: quad-core, power consumption, Mercury Research, AMD, Intel Core 2 Duo, transistor, chip company, Intel, dual-core processor, PC

New Intel quad-core chips are really double duo-cores

March 8, 2006 To stay competitive, Intel is taking familiar steps with its Kentsfield, Clovertown, and Tigeron quad-core server and PC chips. Photo: Intel four-cores TAGS: quad-core, Intel Itanium, chip company, Intel, approach, dual-core processor, AMD, server, photograph, PC

AMD's, Intel's fortunes diverge over past year

July 16, 2007 With stronger profits to report, Intel's looking forward to this week. Struggling AMD, however, will hope it goes by quickly. TAGS: AMD, quad-core, Paul Otellini, Intel, Intel Pentium, dual-core, brand, notebook computer, server, U.S., PC

Intel's quad-core chip powerful but pricey

November 2, 2006 New Core 2 Extreme offers an overwhelming amount of performance that exceeds the demands of most PC users, according to reviews. TAGS: quad-core, clock speed, dual-core, AMD, Intel, dual-core processor, Intel Core 2 Duo, games, PC, video

Intel on lookout for next big thing

September 17, 2007 Intel Developer Forum this week will zero in on upcoming chips. Areas for longer-term growth aren't quite so clear. TAGS: Intel Developer Forum, quad-core, Intel, manufacturing, AMD, chip company, Barcelona, event, U.S., PC

At Computex, a big push for small PCs

June 5, 2007 Intel and partner Asustek ready a sub-$200 notebook, while Via gets into mini mode. TAGS: Computex, Barcelona, AsusTek Computer, quad-core, Taiwan, notebook computer, Intel, AMD, smart phone, chipset, motherboard, PC

Intel: Quad core to turbocharge chips

September 26, 2006 PC performance to rise 70 percent for some applications, company says--but power consumption rises, too. TAGS: quad-core, Intel Xeon, Intel, dual-core processor, manufacturing, AMD, dual-core, server, PC

Intel demonstrates quad-core PC, server

March 7, 2006 The chipmaker shows off its "Clovertown" server processor and "Kentsfield" PC processor, both with four cores. TAGS: Pat Gelsinger, quad-core, PC server, Intel, AMD, server, Intel Pentium, PC

AMD's sales chief to leave company

August 23, 2007 The departure of Henri Richard, the primary sales executive, comes as the chipmaker prepares to release a key new processor. TAGS: departure, AMD, Barcelona, chip company, leadership, quad-core, CEO, server, PC

Week in review: Chips down for AMD?

August 24, 2007 AMD grapples with chip challenges, Google rethinks video, and Apple's late harvest. Also: gazing into TV's future. TAGS: Barcelona, AMD, Week in review, YouTube, glitch, quad-core, Google Inc., TV, video, server, PC

At IDF, Intel touts core competencies

September 28, 2006 Chipmaker opens up connections to outside processors. Also: Pint-size motherboard is used for a "poor man's blade." TAGS: Intel Viiv, chip company, core competency, Intel Xeon, Intel Developer Forum, quad-core, Intel, motherboard, AMD, server, blog, Apple Computer, photograph, PC, video

Year in review: In chips, a new balance of power

December 27, 2006 With an upswing for AMD, Intel no longer dominates the processor market as it once did. But the fight's not over. TAGS: chip company, AMD, Intel Xeon, Intel, AMD Opteron, balance, PC company, quad-core, notebook computer, Dell, server, PC

Loss of momentum for feisty AMD

January 12, 2007 While Intel stumbled, underdog AMD had quite a run. Now a profit warning may have it back on the defensive. TAGS: Intel Xeon, AMD, Citigroup Inc., profit, PC company, high-performance, Intel, quad-core, dual-core, server, ATI Technologies, PC

Intel puts four on the floor

September 25, 2006 This week's Intel Developer Forum should reveal more about quad-core processor designs and plans for mobile and server chips. TAGS: Intel Developer Forum, Intel, quad-core, chip company, AMD, server, notebook computer, PC
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