NEWS RELEASE
INTEL INTRODUCES PENTIUM® III PROCESSOR AT 1.13 GIGAHERTZ
AUCKLAND, August 1, 2000 - Intel New Zealand has 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 Scott Gilmour, General Manager, Intel New Zealand. “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.**
Pricing and Availability
The Pentium III processor 1.13 GHz in SECC2 packaging is priced at US$990 in 1,000-unit quantities, and is available now
in limited quantities.
Intel, the world’s largest chipmaker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications
products. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.co.nz.
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** Performance tests and ratings are measured using specific computer systems and/or components and reflect the
approximate performance of Intel products as measured by those tests. Any difference in system hardware or software
design or configuration may affect actual performance. Buyers should consult other sources of information to evaluate
the performance of systems or components they are considering purchasing. For more information on performance tests and
on the performance of Intel products, reference www.intel.com/procs/perf/limits.htm