AMD Unleashes 1.1GHz Processor

Sunnyvale-based AMD announced earlier today that their fastest chip to date, the 1.1GHz, is now available. Major computer manufacturers including Compaq, Gateway, HP, and IBM plan to bundle new PCs with the coveted processor. Rob Herb, vice president of AMD noted, "By supplying the highest performing PC processors in volume, AMD has reshaped the performance segment of the market, which now extends from 800MHz to 1.1GHz. Because of AMD's superior product architectures, manufacturing ability, and outstanding execution, at any system price point, business and home users will get a more powerful PC with an AMD processor-based system." AMD has validated more than 10 motherboards which support the Socket A architecture.

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