SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 24, 2000 -- Intel Corporation today introduced its highest performance mobile PC processors that will enable today's thinnest, lightest notebook computers. The new mobile Pentium® III processor featuring Intel® SpeedStep™ technology at 700 MHz will power mobile PCs that can deliver desktop-class performance without compromising mobility.
Intel today also announced the new mobile Intel® Celeron™ processor at 550 MHz, which delivers an exceptional value for consumers looking to buy a low-cost mobile PC. Both processors are shipping in volume today.
"Mobile Pentium III processor-based systems meet the demands of the new Internet economy by enabling the highest performing mobile PCs on the market today," said Frank Spindler, vice president, and director of marketing of Intel's Mobile Computing Group. "Intel SpeedStep technology provides the ideal combination of instantaneous performance and low power to extend battery life."
Intel SpeedStep Technology
Mobile Pentium III
processors featuring Intel SpeedStep technology are designed to
deliver desktop-class performance for mobile PCs. The processors can
dynamically switch clock frequency and voltage, depending on whether
the computer is running on batteries or is plugged into AC power.
When running in Battery Optimized Mode, the processors run at a
lower frequency and lower voltage (1.35 volts), significantly
lowering CPU power consumption while still delivering high
performance. When a user plugs into an AC outlet, the notebook can
automatically switch to Maximum Performance Mode, increasing the
frequency significantly. These changes in frequency happen in only
1/2000th of a second -- so fast, they are invisible to users, even
if they occur in the middle of performance-intensive applications,
such as playing a DVD movie. Users also have the freedom to select
the Maximum Performance Mode even while running on batteries. Making
the switch is as easy as clicking an icon at the bottom of the
screen, and no reboot is required.
Mobile Processors Designed for Portability
All of
Intel's mobile processors are designed specifically for mobile
computers. As such, they run at a lower voltage than their desktop
counterparts, which helps to save battery life. In addition, mobile
Pentium III and Celeron processors implement Intel's Quick Start
technology, which can reduce processor power to below 0.5 watts**,
further improving battery life. The mobile Pentium III processor 700
MHz featuring Intel SpeedStep technology, like the previously
introduced 650/600 MHz, takes advantage of the Intel's low power
technologies and consumes less than 2 watts** of average power in
Battery Optimized Mode.
Another advantage of Intel mobile processors is that they are significantly smaller than desktop processors, enabling the development of even lighter and thinner mobile computers. In BGA and Micro PGA packaging, Intel mobile processors are the size of a postage stamp and weigh about the same as a nickel.
Processor Specifications and Pricing
Mobile Pentium III
processors featuring Intel SpeedStep technology are now offered at
speeds of 700, 650 and 600 MHz. The mobile Pentium III processor
featuring SpeedStep technology operate at 700 MHz in Maximum
Performance Mode and 550 MHz in Battery Optimized Mode. The
previously introduced mobile Pentium III processor featuring
SpeedStep technology operate at 650/600 MHz in Maximum Performance
Mode and 500 in Battery Optimized Mode. All three processors feature
a 100 MHz system bus, 256 Kilobyte, full-speed Advanced Transfer
Cache, Advanced System Buffering, and Internet Streaming SIMD
extensions. These features combine to deliver the highest
performance of any mobile processor in the market today.
Mobile Intel Celeron processors are now offered in 550, 500, 466, 450 and 433 MHz. These processors offer a great value for low-cost mobile PCs.
In 1,000 unit quantities, the mobile Pentium III processor at 700 MHz is priced at $562. The mobile Intel Celeron processor 550 MHz is $170 in the same quantities.
Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.
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