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Take a journey through the history of the personal computer.
If you really like computers and are fascinated by the speed
at which technology is running this list, compiled by Mr. Probe
from information in the Intel specifications databases, should
fascinate you. Intel did not have a convenient list that listed
all the chips in one area so i-probe has done this for you. Below
is the history of the Intel chip, starting on November 15, 1971
- the very first computer chip for a very limited calculator.
You will notice the first chip was running at 108 kilohertz (that's
kilohertz not Mhz.). Today we have chip speeds of 600 Mhz as
of August 12, 1999. We have come a long way in just 26 years.
Who knows where will be in the next 26 years. Remember technology
improves itself. Ride the wave or be totally lost without a clue.
The
4004
Microprocessor
108
kilohertz
Introduced
November 15, 1971 |
4004
Introduction date: November 15, 1971
Clock speed: 108 kilohertz
0.06 MIPS
Number of transistors: 2,300 (10 microns)
Bus width: 4 bits
Addressable memory: 640 bytes
Typical use: Busicom calculator
First microcomputer chip, arithmetic manipulation |
The
8008
Microprocessor
200
kilohertz
Introduced
April, 1972 |
8008
Introduction date: April 1972
(developed in tandem with 4004)
Clock speed: 200 kilohertz
0.06 MIPS
Number of transistors: 3,500 (10 microns)
Bus width: 8 bits
Addressable memory: 16 Kbytes
Typical use: Dumb terminals, general calculators, bottling machines
Data/character manipulation |
The
8080
Microprocessor
2
MHz
Introduced
April, 1974 |
8080
Introduction date: April 1974
Clock speed: 2 MHz
0.64 MIPS
Number of transistors: 6,000 (6 microns)
Bus width: 8 bits
Addressable memory: 64 Kbytes
Typical use: Traffic light controller, Altair computer (first
PC)
Ten times the performance of the 8008. Required six support chips
versus 20 for the 8008 |
The
8080
Microprocessor
5
MHz
Introduced
April, 1974 |
8085
Introduction date: March 1976
Clock speed: 5 MHz
0.37 MIPS
Number of transistors: 6,500 (3 microns)
Bus width: 8 bits
Typical use: Toledo scale. From weight and price computed cost.
High level of integration, operating for the first time on a
single 5
volt power supply (from 12 volts previously) |
The
8086
Microprocessor
5
MHz
8 MHz
10 MHz
Introduced
June 8, 1978 |
8086
Introduction date: June 8, 1978
Clock speeds: 5 MHz (0.33 MIPS)
8 MHz (0.66 MIPS)
10 MHz (0.75 MIPS)
Number of transistors: 29,000 (3 microns)
Bus width: 16 bits
Addressable memory: 1 Megabyte
Typical use: Portable computing
Ten times the performance of the 8080 |
The
8088
Microprocessor
5
MHz
8 MHz
Introduced
June, 1979 |
8088
Introduction date: June 1979
Clock speeds: 5 MHz (0.33 MIPS)
8 MHz (0.75 MIPS)
Internal architecture: 16 bits
External bus width: 8 bits
Number of transistors: 29,000 (3 microns)
Typical use: Standard microprocessor for all IBM PCs and PC clones
Identical to 8086 except for its 8 bit external bus |
The
80186
Microprocessor
Introduced 1982 |
80186
Introduction date: 1982
Note: Used mostly in controller applications |
The
80286
6 MHz
10 MHz
12 MHz
Microprocessor
Introduced February, 1982 |
80286
Introduction date: February 1982
Clock speed: 6 MHz (0.9 MIPS)
10 MHz (1.5 MIPS)
12 MHz (2.66 MIPS)
Number of transistors: 134,000 (1.5 microns)
Bus width: 16 bits
Addressable memory: 16 megabytes
Virtual memory: 1 gigabyte
Typical use: Standard microprocessor for all PC clones at the
time
Three to six times the performance of the 8086
Can scan the Encyclopedia Britannica in 45 seconds |
The
Intel386™
DX CPU
16 MHz
Introduced
October 17, 1985
20
MHz
Introduced
February 16, 1987
25
MHz
Introduced
April 4, 1988
33
MHz
Introduced
April 10, 1989 |
Intel386™
DX CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Introduction date: October 17, 1985
Clock speeds: 16 MHz (5 to 6 MIPS)
20 MHz introduced February 16, 1987
(6 to 7 MIPS)
25 MHz introduced April 4, 1988
(8.5 MIPS)
33 MHz introduced April 10, 1989
(11.4 MIPS, 9.4 SPECint92 on Compaq/i 16K L2)
Number of transistors: 275,000 (1.5 microns, now 1 micron)
Bus width: 32 bits
Addressable memory: 4 gigabytes
Virtual memory: 64 terabytes
Typical use: Desktop computing
Can address enough memory to manage an eight-page history of
every person on earth Can scan the Encyclopedia Britannica in
12.5 seconds |
The
Intel386™
SX CPU
16 MHz
Introduced
June 16, 1988
20
MHz
Introduced
January 25, 1989
33
MHz
Introduced
October 26, 1992 |
Intel386™
SX CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Introduction date: June 16, 1988
Clock speeds: 16 MHz (2.5 MIPS)
20 MHz introduced January 25, 1989
(2.5 MIPS)
25 MHz (2.7 MIPS)
33 MHz introduced October 26, 1992
(2.9 MIPS)
Number of transistors: 275,000 (1.5 microns, now 1 micron)
Internal architecture: 32 bits
External bus width: 16 bits
Addressable memory: 4 gigabytes
Virtual memory: 64 terabytes
Typical use: Entry-level desktop and portable computing |
The
Intel486™
DX CPU
25 MHz
Introduced
April 10, 1989
33
MHz
Introduced
May 7, 1989
50
MHz
Introduced
June 24, 1991 |
Intel486™
DX CPU (Central Processing Unit)
50X performance of the 8088.
Introduction date: April 10, 1989
Clock speeds: 25 MHz (20 MIPS, 16.8 SPECint92, 7.40 SPECfp92)
33 MHz introduced May 7, 1990
(27 MIPS, 22.4 SPECint92 on Micronics M4P 128K L2)
50 MHz introduced June 24, 1991
(41 MIPS, 33.4 SPECint92, 14.5 SPECfp92 on Compaq/50L 256K L2)
Number of transistors: 1,200,000 (1 micron, with 50 MHz at .8
micron)
Bus width: 32 bits
Addressable memory: 4 gigabytes
Virtual memory: 64 terabytes
Typical use: Desktop computing and servers
Fifty times the performance of the 8088
Can scan the Encyclopedia Britannica in 3.5 seconds |
The
Intel386™
SL CPU
20 MHz
Introduced
October 15, 1990
25
MHz
Introduced
September 30, 1991 |
Intel386™
SL CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Introduction date: October 15, 1990
Clock speeds: 20 MHz (4.21 MIPS)
25 MHz introduced September 30, 1991
(5.3 MIPS)
Number of transistors: 855,000 (1 micron)
Internal architecture: 32 bits
External bus width: 16 bits
Addressable memory: 4 gigabytes
Virtual memory: 64 terabytes
Typical use: First microprocessor made specifically for portables
Highly integrated; includes cache, bus, and memory controllers |
The
Intel486™
SX CPU
16 MHz
Introduced
on
April 22, 1991
25
MHz
Introduced
on
September 16, 1991
33
MHz
Introduced
on
September 21, 1992 |
Intel486™
SX CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Introduction date: April 22, 1991
Clock speeds: 16 MHz introduced September 16, 1991
(13 MIPS)
20 MHz (16.5 MIPS)
25 MHz introduced September 16, 1991
(20 MIPS, 12 SPECint92)
33 MHz introduced September 21, 1992
(27 MIPS, 15.86 SPECint92)
Number of transistors: 1,185,000 (1 micron); 900,000 (.8 process)
Bus width: 32 bits
Addressable memory: 4 gigabytes
Virtual memory: 64 terabytes
Typical use: Low-cost entry to Intel486™ CPU desktop computing.
Same as Intel486™ DX CPU with no math coprocessor on chip.
Upgradable with the Intel OverDrive processor. Becoming standard
processor in embedded applications. |
The
Intel486™
DX2
Processor
50 MHz
Introduced
March 3, 1992
66
MHz
Introduced
August 10, 1992 |
Intel486DX2™
Processor
Introduction date: March 3, 1992
Clock speeds: 50 MHz
(41 MIPS, 29.9 SPECint92, 14.2 SPECfp92 on Micronics M4P 256K
L2)
66 MHz introduced August 10, 1992
(54 MIPS, 39.6 SPECint92, 18.8 SPECfp92 on Micronics M4P 256K
L2)
Number of transistors: 1.2 million (.8 micron)
Bus width: 32 bits
Addressable memory: 4 gigabytes
Virtual memory: 64 terabytes
Typical use: High performance, low cost desktops
Uses "speed doubler" technology where the microprocessor
core runs at twice the speed of the bus. Minimum required performance,
lowest cost desktops. |
The
Intel486™
SL CPU
20 MHz
25 MHz
33 MHz
Introduced
November 9, 1992 |
Intel486™
SL CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Introduction date: November 9, 1992
Clock speeds: 20 MHz (15.4 MIPS)
25 MHz (19 MIPS)
33 MHz (25 MIPS)
Addressable memory: 64 MBytes
Addressable virtual memory: 64 terabytes
Process size in microns: 0.8
Number of transistors: 1.4 million (0.8 micron)
Internal data path: 32 bits
External data path: 32 bits
Typical use: First CPU specifically designed for notebook PCs |
The
Intel486™
DX4
Processor
75 MHz
100 MHz
Introduced
March 7, 1994 |
Intel486DX4™
Processor
Introduction date: March 7, 1994
Clock speeds: 75 MHz
(53 MIPS, 41.3 SPECint92, 20.1 SPECfp92
on Micronics M4P 256K L2)
100 MHz
(70.7 MIPS, 54.59 SPECint92, 26.91 SPECfp92 on Micronics M4P
256K L2)
Numbers of transistors: 1.6 million (0.6 micron)
Bus width: 32 bits
Addressable memory: 4 gigabytes
Virtual memory: 64 terabytes
Pin count: 168 PGA Package, 208 SQFP Package
Die size: 345 square mm
Typical use: High performance entry-level desktops and value
notebooks |
The
Pentium Processor
60 MHz
66 MHz
Introduced
March 22, 1993 |
Pentium
Processor (60 & 66 MHz)
Introduction date: March 22, 1993
Clock speeds: 60 MHz
(100 MIPS, 70.4 SPECint92, 55.1 SPECfp92
on Xpress 256K L2)
66 MHz (112 MIPS, 77.9 SPECint92, 63.6 SPECfp92 on Xpress 256K
L2)
Number of transistors: 3.1 million (.8 micron, BiCMOS)
Bus width: 64 bits (external data bus), 32 bits (address bus)
(Note: It is a 32-bit microprocessor.)
Addressable memory: 4 gigabytes
Virtual memory: 64 terabytes
Pin count: 273 (Pin Grid Array Package)
Package dimensions: 2.16" (5.49 cm) x 2.16" (5.49 cm)
Typical use: Desktops |
The
Pentium Processor
75 MHz
Introduced
October 10, 1994 |
Pentium
Processor (75 MHz)
Introduction date: October 10, 1994
Clock speeds: 75 MHz
(126.5 MIPS, 2.31 SPECint95, 2.02 SPECfp95
on Gateway P5 256K L2)
Number of transistors: 3.2 million (.6 micron, BiCMOS)
Bus width: 64 bits (external data bus), 32 bits (address bus)
(Note: it is a 32-bit microprocessor)
Addressable memory: 4 gigabytes
Virtual memory: 64 terabytes
Pin count: 320 Lead Tape Carrier Package (TCP)
296 Staggered Pin Grid Array (SPGA)
Package dimensions: PGA: 1.95" (5 cm) x 1.95" (5 cm)
TCP: 0.94" (2.4 cm) x 0.94" (2.4 cm)
Typical use: Desktops and notebooks. |
The
Pentium Processor
90 MHz
100 MHz
Introduced
March 7, 1994 |
Pentium
Processor (90 & 100 MHz)
Introduction date: March 7, 1994
Clock speeds: 90 MHz
(149.8 MIPS, 2.74 SPECint95, 2.39 SPECfp95
on Gateway P5 256K L2)
100 MHz (166.3 MIPS, 3.30 SPECint95, 2.59 SPECfp95 on Xxpress
1ML2)
Number of transistors: 3.2 million (.6 micron, BiCMOS)
Bus width: 64 bits (external data bus), 32 bits (address bus)
(Note: it is a 32-bit microprocessor)
Addressable memory: 4 gigabytes
Virtual memory: 64 terabytes
Pin count: 296 (Pin Grid Array Package)
Package dimensions: 1.95" (5cm) x 1.95" (5cm)
Typical use: Desktops |
The
Pentium Processor
120 MHz
Introduced
March 27, 1995 |
Pentium
Processor (120 MHz)
Introduction date: March 27, 1995
Clock speeds: 120 MHz
(203 MIPS, 3.72 SPECint95, 2.81 SPECfp95
onXxpress 1MB L2)
Number of transistors: 3.2 million (0.6 and .35 micron, BiCMOS)
Bus width: 64 bits (external data bus), 32 bits (address bus)
(Note: it is a 32-bit microprocessor)
Addressable memory: 4 gigabytes
Virtual memory: 64 terabytes
Pin count: 296 (Pin Grid Array Package)
Package dimensions: 1.95" (5cm) x 1.95" (5cm)
Typical use: Desktops and notebooks |
The
Pentium Processor
133 MHz
Introduced
June, 1995 |
Pentium
Processor (133 MHz)
Introduction date: June 1995
Clock speeds: 133 MHz
(218.9 MIPS, 4.14 SPECint95, 3.12 SPECfp95
on Xxpress 1MB L2)
Number of transistors: 3.3 million (0.35 micron BiCMOS)
Bus width: 64 bits (external data bus), 32 bits (address bus)
(Note: it is a 32-bit microprocessor)
Addressable memory: 4 gigabytes
Virtual memory: 64 terabytes
Pin count: 296 (Pin Grid Array Package)
Package dimensions: 1.95" (5cm) x 1.95" (5cm)
Typical use: High-performance desktops and servers |
The
Pentium Processor
150 MHz
Introduced
January 4, 1996 |
Pentium
Processor (150 MHz)
Introduction date: January 4, 1996
Clock speeds: 150 MHz
(4.27 SPECint95, 3.04 SPECfp95 on Xxpress 1MB L2)
Number of transistors: 3.3 million (0.35 micron BiCMOS)
Bus width: 64 bits (external data bus), 32 bits (address bus)
(Note: it is a 32-bit microprocessor)
Addressable memory: 4 gigabytes
Virtual memory: 64 terabytes
Pin count: 296 (Pin Grid Array Package)
Package dimensions: 1.95" (5cm) x 1.95" (5cm)
Typical use: High-performance desktops and servers |
The
Pentium Processor
166 MHz
Introduced
January 4, 1996 |
Pentium
Processor (166 MHz)
Introduction date: January 4, 1996
Clock speeds: 166 MHz
(4.76 SPECint95, 3.37 SPECfp95 on Xxpress 1MB L2)
Number of transistors: 3.3 million (0.35 micron BiCMOS)
Bus width: 64 bits (external data bus), 32 bits (address bus)
(Note: it is a 32-bit microprocessor)
Addressable memory: 4 gigabytes
Virtual memory: 64 terabytes
Pin count: 296 (Pin Grid Array Package)
Package dimensions: 1.95" (5cm) x 1.95" (5cm)
Typical use: High-performance desktops and servers |
The
Pentium Processor
200 MHz
Introduced
June 10, 1996 |
Pentium
Processor (200 MHz)
Introduction date: June 10, 1996
Clock speeds: 200 MHz
(5.47 SPECint95,3.68 SPECfp95. The iCOMP™
Index 2.0 rating is 142.)
Number of transistors: 3.3 million (0.35 micron BiCMOS)
Bus width: 64 bits (external data bus), 32 bits (address bus)
(Note: it is a 32-bit microprocessor)
Addressable memory: 4 gigabytes
Virtual memory: 64 terabytes
Pin count: 296 (Plastic Pin Grid Array Package)
Package dimensions: 1.95" (5cm) x 1.95" (5cm)
Typical use: High-performance desktops and servers |
INTEL
RELEASES MMX(TM) TECHNOLOGY
March 5, 1996
|
The
Pentium
Processor
With
MMX™
Technology
166 MHz
Introduced
January 8, 1997 |
Pentium
Processor (166 MHz) with MMX™ Technology
Introduction date: January 8, 1997
Clock speeds: 166 MHz
(5.59 SPECint95, 4.30 SPECfp95. The iCOMP™
Index 2.0 rating is 160.)
Number of transistors: 4.5 million (0.35 micron CMOS)
Bus width: 64 bits (external data bus), 32 bits (address bus)
(Note: it is a 32-bit microprocessor)
Addressable memory: 4 gigabytes
Virtual memory: 64 terabytes
Pin count: 296 (Plastic Pin Grid Array Package)
Package dimensions: 1.95" (5cm) x 1.95" (5cm)
Typical use: High-performance desktops and servers |
The
Pentium
Processor
With
MMX™
Technology
200 MHz
Introduced
January 8, 1997 |
Pentium
Processor (200 MHz) with MMX™ Technology
Introduction date: January 8, 1997
Clock speeds: 200 MHz
(6.41 SPECint95, 4.66 SPECfp95. The iCOMP™
Index 2.0 rating is182.)
Number of transistors: 4.5 million (0.35 micron CMOS)
Bus width: 64 bits (external data bus), 32 bits (address bus)
(Note: it is a 32-bit microprocessor)
Addressable memory: 4 gigabytes
Virtual memory: 64 terabytes
Pin count: 296 (Plastic Pin Grid Array Package)
Package dimensions: 1.95" (5cm) x 1.95" (5cm)
Typical use: High-performance desktops and servers |
The
Pentium
Processor
With
MMX™
Technology
200 MHz
Introduced
June 2, 1997 |
Pentium
Processor (233 MHz) with MMX™ Technology
Introduction date: June 2, 1997
Clock speeds: 233 MHz
(7.12 SPECint95, 5.21 SPECfp95. The iCOMP™
Index 2.0 rating is 203.)
Number of transistors: 4.5 million (0.35 micron CMOS)
Bus width: 64 bits (external data bus), 32 bits (address bus)
(Note: it is a 32-bit microprocessor)
Addressable memory: 4 gigabytes
Virtual memory: 64 terabytes
Pin count: 296 (Plastic Pin Grid Array Package)
Package dimensions: 1.95" (5cm) x 1.95" (5cm)
Typical use: High-performance desktops and servers |
The
Pentium Pro
Processor
150 MHz
Introduced
November 1, 1995 |
Pentium
Pro Processor (150 MHz)
Introduction date: November 1, 1995
Clock speeds: 150 MHz
(6.08 SPECint95, 5.42 SPECfp95 on Alder 256K L2)
Number of transistors: 5.5 million (0.6 micron), 256K L2: 15.5
million (0.6 micron)
Bus width: 64 bits front side; 64 bits to L2 cache
Addressable memory: 64 gigabytes
Virtual memory: 64 terabytes
Pin count: 387 (Dual Cavity Pin Grid Array Package)
Package dimensions: 2.46 (6.25cm) x 2.66 (6.76cm)
Typical use: High-end desktops, workstations, and servers |
The
Pentium Pro
Processor
166 MHz
Introduced
November 1, 1995 |
Pentium
Pro Processor (166 MHz)
Introduction date: November 1, 1995
Clock speeds: 166 MHz
(7.11 SPECint95, 6.21 SPECfp95 on Alder 512K L2)
Number of transistors: 5.5 million (0.35 micron), 512K L2: 31
million (0.35 micron)
Bus width: 64 bits front side; 64 bits to L2 cache
Addressable memory: 64 gigabytes
Virtual memory: 64 terabytes
Pin count: 387 (Dual Cavity Pin Grid Array Package)
Package dimensions: 2.46 (6.25cm) x 2.66 (6.76cm)
Typical use: High-end desktops, workstations, and servers |
The
Pentium Pro
Processor
180 MHz
Introduced
November 1, 1995 |
Pentium
Pro Processor (180 MHz)
Introduction date: November 1, 1995
Clock speeds: 180 MHz
(7.29 SPECint95, 6.08 SPECfp95 on Alder 256K L2)
Number of transistors: 5.5 million (0.35 micron), 256K L2: 15.5
million (0.6 micron)
Bus width: 64 bits front side; 64 bits to L2 cache
Addressable memory: 64 gigabytes
Virtual memory: 64 terabytes
Pin count: 387 (Dual Cavity Pin Grid Array Package)
Package dimensions: 2.46 (6.25cm) x 2.66 (6.76cm)
Typical use: High-end desktops, workstations, and servers |
The
Pentium Pro Processor
200 MHz
Introduced
November 1, 1995 |
Pentium
Pro Processor (200 MHz)
Introduction date: November 1, 1995
Clock speeds: 200 MHz
(8.09 SPECint95, 6.75 SPECfp95 on Alder 256K L2)
Number of transistors: 5.5 million (0.35 micron), 256K L2: 15.5
million (0.6 micron), 512K
L2: 31 million (0.35 micron)
Bus width: 64 bits front side; 64 bits to L2 cache
Addressable memory: 64 gigabytes
Virtual memory: 64 terabytes
Pin count: 387 (Dual Cavity Pin Grid Array Package)
Package dimensions: 2.46 (6.25cm) x 2.66 (6.76cm)
Typical use: High-end desktops, workstations, and servers
|
The
Pentium II
Processor
233 MHz
Introduced
May 7, 1997 |
Pentium
II Processor (233 MHz)
Introduction date: May 7, 1997
Clock speeds: 233 MHz
(9.49 SPECint95, 6.43 SPECfp95)
Number of transistors: 7.5 million (0.35 micron), 512K L2
Bus width: 64 bit System Bus w/ECC; 64 bit Cache Bus w/opt. ECC
Addressable memory: 64 gigabytes
Virtual memory: 64 terabytes
Single Edge Contact cartridge (S.E.C.), 242 pins
Package dimensions: 5.505" (12.82cm) x 2.473" (6.28cm)
x
0.647"(1.64cm)
Typical use: High-end business desktops, workstations, and servers
|
The
Pentium II
Processor
266 MHz
Introduced
May 7, 1997 |
Pentium
II Processor (266 MHz)
Introduction date: May 7, 1997
Clock speeds: 266 MHz
(10.8 SPECint95, 6.89 SPECfp95)
Number of transistors: 7.5 million (0.35 micron), 512K L2
Bus width: 64 bit System Bus w/ECC; 64 bit Cache Bus w/opt. ECC
Addressable memory: 64 gigabytes
Virtual memory: 64 terabytes
Single Edge Contact cartridge (S.E.C.), 242 pins
Package dimensions: 5.505" (12.82cm) x 2.473" (6.28cm)
x
0.647"(1.64cm)
Typical use: High-end business desktops, workstations, and servers
|
The
Pentium
II
Processor
300 MHz
Introduced
May 7, 1997 |
Pentium
II Processor (300 MHz)
Introduction date: May 7, 1997
Clock speeds: 300 MHz
(11.6 SPECint95, 7.20 SPECfp95)
Number of transistors: 7.5 million (0.35 micron), 512K L2
Bus width: 64 bit System Bus w/ECC; 64 bit Cache Bus w/opt. ECC
Addressable memory: 64 gigabytes
Virtual memory: 64 terabytes
Single Edge Contact cartridge (S.E.C.), 242 pins
Package dimensions: 5.505" (12.82cm) x 2.473" (6.28cm)
x
0.647"(1.64cm)
Typical use: High-end business desktops, workstations, and servers
|
The
Pentium
II
Processor
333 MHz
Introduced
Jan. 26, 1998 |
Pentium
II Processor (333MHz)
Introduction date: January 26, 1998
Clock speeds: 333MHz
(12.8 SPECint95, 9.14 SPECfp95, 8.32 SPECfpbase)
Number of transistors: 7.5 million (0.25 micron), 512K L2
Bus Width: 64 bit System Bus w/ECC; 64 bit Cache Bus w/opt. ECC
Addressable Memory: 64 gigabytes
Virtual Memory: 64 terabytes
Single Edge Contact Cartridge (S.E.C), 242 pins
Package Dimensions: 5.505" (12.82cm) x 2.473" (6.28cm)
x 0.647" (1.64cm)
Bus Speed: 66MHz
Typical Use: Business and consumer PCs, one and two-way servers
and workstations |
History
is Continuing...
Introduced
in 1997 and active thruogh 1999
The Pentium
II processor
was available in speeds of 450MHz, 400MHz, 350MHz, 333MHz, 300MHz,
266MHz and 233MHz. For spec's on these chips, check out "Pentium
II Processor Product Features" and "The
Pentuim II Processor Fact Sheet"
Introduced
in 1998 and active thruogh 1999
The Pentium
II Xeon processor
was available at a speed of 450MHz. For spec's on this chip,
check out "Pentium
II Xeon Processor Product Features"
Pentium®
III Processor (450, 500, 550, and 600MHz)
Introduction date: Feb. 26, 1999 (450, 500 MHz), May 17, 1999
(550 MHz), Aug. 2, 1999 (600 MHz)
Clock Speeds: 450, 500, 550, and 600 MHz
Number of transistors: 9.5 million (0.25 micron process)
L2 cache: 512 KB
Processor Package Style: Single Edge Contact Cartridge
(S.E.C.C. 2)
System Bus Speed: 100 MHz
System Bus Width: 64 bit system bus
Addressable Memory: 64 Gigabytes
Typical Use: Business and consumer PCs, one and two-way servers
and workstations.
The Intel
Pentium III processor
at 600, 550, 500, and 450 MHz extends processing power further
by offering performance headroom for business media, communication,
and Internet capabilities. The Pentium III processor offers great
performance for today's and tomorrow's applications as well as
quality, reliability, and compatibility from the world's leading
microprocessor company.
For spec's on these chips, check out "Pentium
III - Power for a better Internet Experience"
Pentium®
III Xeon™ Processor (500 and 550 MHz)
Introduction date: March 17, 1999
Clock Speeds: 500, 550 MHz
Number of transistors: 9.5 million (0.25 micron process)
L2 cache: 512 KB, 1 and 2 Mb
Processor Package Style: Single Edge Contact (S.E.C.) Cartridge
2 System Bus Speed: 100 MHz
System Bus Width: 64 bit system bus
Addressable Memory: 64 Gigabytes
Typical Use: Business PCs, two-, four- and eight-way (and higher)
servers and workstations
The new Intel
Pentium III Xeon processors
at 500 and 550 MHz processors were specifically designed for
mid-range and higher servers and workstations. For emerging Internet
solutions and data intensive environments, the Pentium III Xeon
processor delivers 2, 4, 8 -way and beyond scalability, as well
as industry leading performance to meet the most demanding enterprise
computing needs. For spec's on these chips check out "Intel
Pentium III Xeon processors - Power for the Wired Enterpise"
Pentium®
III Processor
built on 0.18-micron process technology (500, 533, 550,
600, 650, 667, 700, and 733MHz)
Introduction date: Oct. 25, 1999 (500, 533, 550, 600, 650, 667,
700, and 733MHz)
Number of transistors: 28 million (0.18-micron process)
Level Two cache: 256 KB Advanced Transfer Cache (Integrated)
Processor Package Style: Single Edge Contact Cartridge (S.E.C.C.
2) and Flip Chip Pin Grid Array (FCPGA)
System Bus Speed: 100 and 133 MHz
System Bus Width: 64 bit system bus
Addressable Memory: 64 Gigabytes
Typical Use: Business and consumer PCs, one and two-way servers
and workstations
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The latest Intel
Pentium III processors
have speeds at 450 MHz, 500 MHz, 550 MHz and 600 MHz. Intel now
offers a lot more detailed information in regards to the microprocessor
architecture. Check out the links below and download their latest
microprocessor technical data sheets. Pentium®
III Processor at 450 MHz, 500
MHz, 550 MHz and 600 MHz also check out
Pentium®
III Processor
Specification Update.
The
Intel®
Pentium® III processor has just introduced (12/01/1999)
new levels of performance at speeds of up to 733 MHz built upon
Intel's 0.18 micron process technology. For product details on
the Pentium III processor, please see the Pentium
III processor datasheet.
Pentium®
III Xeon™Processor built on 0.18 micron process technology
(600, 667, and 733MHz)
Introduction date: Oct. 25, 1999 (600, 667, and 733MHz)
Number of transistors: 28 million (0.18-micron process)
Level Two cache: 256 KB Advanced Transfer Cache (Integrated)
Processor Package Style: Single Edge Contact (S.E.C.) Cartridge
2 System Bus Speed: 133 MHz
System Bus Width: 64 bit system bus
Addressable Memory: 64 Gigabytes
Typical Use: Typical Use: Two-way servers and workstations
The Intel®
Pentium® III Xeon™ processor has introduced
new levels of performance at speeds of up to 733 MHz built upon
Intel's 0.18 micron process technology. This new processor, along
with the existing Pentium III Xeon processor family delivers
industry-leading performance for mid-range and higher server
and workstation applications. For details, please see the Pentium
III Xeon processor datasheet.
In progress....
Intel
Selects Itanium™ As The New Brand Name For Its First In
A Family Of IA-64 Processors
At the Intel Developer Forum in August 1999, Intel met a major
milestone by demonstrating the first formally known Merced Processor
- Now called Intel®
Itanium™ Processor Silicon. The latest information
on the Intel Itanium Processor program and progress was presented
by IPD Marketing Director, Ron Curry. Targeted for production
in mid-2000, the Intel Itanium Processor will be the first IA-64
processor. As with all IA-64 processors, the Intel Itanium Processor
will provide full IA-32 binary compatibility in hardware for
end user investment protection. See how the Intel® Itanium™
Processor is extending the Intel® Architecture to new levels
of performance and functionality for servers and workstations.
Read more about the new
IA-64
Architecture.
CNET Aticle - February 3, 2000
Intel's
next generation
Following
a year of product delays and increased competition, Intel plans
to reassert itself in 2000 by introducing three microprocessor
families meant to replace existing product lines.
March
08, 2000 >
Intel
Introduces Pentium® III Processor
At One Gigahertz!!!
New
One Gigahertz Pentium® III Processor Spec's:
Now
available at 1.0GHz (1000MHz) for the desktop 933, 866, 850,
800, 750, 733, 700, 667, 650, 600, 550, 533, 500 and 450 MHz
Clock Speeds 70 New Instructions, Intel® Processor Serial
Number P6 Architecture, 133- or 100-MHz System Bus, 512K Level
Two Cache or 256K Advanced Transfer Cache.
World's Highest Performance PC Processor Available as of March
08, 2000!
SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 8, 2000 -- Intel Corporation today
introduced the Intel® Pentium® III processor 1 GHz (gigahertz
or 1,000 megahertz), the world's highest performance microprocessor
for PCs. The Pentium III processor at 1 GHz delivers a 15 percent
performance gain over the fastest processors on the market today.
Read
More...>
May,
2000 >
Pentium®
III and Pentium® III Xeon™ Processors
built on 0.18-micron
process technology (933 MHz). Introduction date: May
24, 2000 (933
MHz) Level Two cache: 256 KB Advanced Transfer Cache (Integrated)
Processor Package Style: Single Edge Contact Cartridge (S.E.C.C.
2), Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array (FC-PGA) and SC330 System Bus Speed:
133 MHz System Bus Width: 64 bit system bus Addressable Memory:
64 Gigabytes Typical Use: Business and consumer PCs, one and
two-way servers and workstations.
Intel
Announces Pentium® 4 Brand Name For New Microprocessor
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 28, 2000 - Intel Corporation
today announced the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor brand
name for its new generation of desktop microprocessors (formerly
code-named Willamette).
The new Pentium 4 name builds upon one of the world's
most recognized brands to convey the most powerful personal computing
experience. Scheduled to be introduced in the second half of
2000, the new Pentium 4 processor is based on revolutionary technology
designed to maximize performance today and in the future, keeping
consumers on the cutting edge of the Internet.
July
31, 2000 >
Intel
Introduces Pentium® III Processor At 1.13 Gigahertz!!
SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 31, 2000 -- Intel Corporation today
introduced the Intel® Pentium® III processor at 1.13
GHz (gigahertz), the world's highest performance microprocessor
for PCs.
"Intel's Pentium III processor reaches a new level of performance
with 1.13 GHz, enabling Intel's customers to ship the world's
fastest PC platforms,"said Bill Siu, vice president, Intel
Architecture Group, and generalmanager, Desktop Platforms Group.
"With the Pentium III processor at 1.13 GHz, PC enthusiasts
will be able to get the most out of the Web and the high performance
applications they use today."Using BAPCo's SYSmark* 2000
benchmark running under Windows*2000, the Pentium III processor
1.13 GHz delivers a system-level performance score of 208 compared
to a score of 197 on the Pentium III processor at 1 GHz.**
August, 2000 >
Pentium®
III and Pentium® III Xeon™ Processors
Now available up to 1.13 GHz
for the desktop 933, 866, 850, 800, 750, 733, 700, 667, 650,
600, 550, 533, 500 and 450 MHz Clock Speeds 70 New Instructions
Intel® Processor Serial Number P6 Architecture 133- or 100-MHz
System Bus 512K Level Two Cache or 256K Advanced Transfer Cache.
March, 2001 > Pentium®
4
Now available up to 1.50GHz, 1.40GHz, and
1.30GHz.
Intel® NetBurst™ micro-architecture, 400MHz system bus
Hyper-pipelined technology Rapid execution engine Execution trace
cache Advanced transfer cache Advanced dynamic execution Enhanced
floating point/multimedia Streaming SIMD extensions 2.
A
fun place to visit for those of us that suffered with old technology...
The Museum of Dead, Gone
and Obsolete Computers
Other
Microprocessor Recources...
Great Microprocessors
of the Past and Present (John Bayko)
Quite
a bit of information to find here!!!
Computer
Architecture Links (uidaho.edu)
Chronology
of Events in the History of Microcomputers (Ken
Polsson)
Great
Microprocessors of the Past and Present (berkeley.edu)
History
of the Computer Processor (about.com)
Intel Museum
Home Page (Intel)
Intel
Precessor Road Map (Intel)
Inventors
Of The Modern Computer (About.com)
Microprocessor
Concept and Architecture
Processor
Hall of Fame (Intel)
Intel
Processor Photo Archive (Intel)
Who
are the Computer Architects? (Mark Smotherman)
Free On-line
Dictionary of Computing (Denis Howe)
Affiliated with "Imperial College Department of Computing"
Virtual Library >
Microprocessor
instruction set cards
eLibrary >
Microprocessor History
Hotbot >
Top/
Computers & Internet/ Hardware/ Historical
Lycos >
History
of the Microprocessor search results
Suite101
>
Antique
Computers
Yahoo >
computers_and_internet/hardware/components/microprocessors
For a much
more detailed timeline of the Intel Processor click here.
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