AMD releases dual-core chips

[mipadi]

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. is launching its first PC microprocessors with two computing engines on a single chip Tuesday, further expanding its product line with a technology that's expected to be a major driver of PC performance for years to come.

The first Athlon 64 X2 chips are roughly twice the price of Intel's Pentium D processors.  The low-end AMD chip runs at 2.2 gigahertz and costs $537 when purchased in volume, while the high end runs at 2.4 GHz and costs $1,001.

By comparison, Intel's low-end Pentium D runs at 2.8 GHz but costs $241, while its high-end Pentium D runs at 3.2 GHz and costs $530.  Intel also offers a dual-core Extreme Edition Pentium for $999 each.

Too expensive for me, but still, not too bad.

Source

[neb1211]

wow that is a rare sight.  Intel processors are actually cheaper than comparable AMD processors for once.