Replies to post #17922 on Intel Corp (INTC)

[wbmw]

Re: I would ask why would they offer 32-bit product at all?

Simply because you cannot shift your production from one product to another overnight. Intel started their 64-bit ramp in Q4 2004, and it took a couple quarters to shift production. It's actually more impressive that they crossed over in only 2 quarters, when previously it took them 3 or 4.

[Tenchu]

IB, Actually, I am very surprised. I was under the impression that almost all of Intel's processor production was at 90 nm and therefore assumed that most of the Xeon's sold were 64-bit enabled (outside of replacement product).

That's the "nuance" that I didn't feel like pursuing. I'm pretty sure Intel continues to sell many 32-bit Xeons, but I'm not sure the author of that article intended to make a distinction between 32-bit and 64-bit Xeons.

Of course, I can assume anything I want, but unlike Dan, I'm actually interested in the truth.

Tenchu