Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)

[chipguy]

The current situation is reminiscent of the early days of
Willamette vs Athlon.
"

Do you see Intel go to 3,6*1,5 = 5,4 GHz (Single Core)
in 6 to 12 months with major performance boosts through new
platforms as an add on?

When I say "early days of Willamette vs Athlon" I mean
exactly that, not 6 to 12 months later.

BTW, the P4 didn't move beyond a 400 MHz FSB until well
into the Northwood era. In fact P4 platform performance
went down in the first year with the shift from Rambus
to SDRAM. And P4 clock rate went up by 33% in the first
year, not 50%. So your counter argument is not only
entirely off target but entirely wrong.

Thats crazy stuff - what have you smoked? Or do you know
more than Intel by itself?

Ironic comment considering the steamer you dropped in
reply to me.