AMD's 1 GHz Athlon CPU Launched in 2000, Marking Start of Gigahertz PC Era
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LorenDB
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
AMD achieved a significant milestone in 2000 by shipping the first 1 GHz Athlon CPU, marking the beginning of the Gigahertz PC era and beating rival Intel to this marketing achievement. Major PC manufacturers Compaq and Gateway were key partners, with pre-built 1 GHz systems shipping the following week. The article reflects on this historical moment while noting that modern PCs have shifted focus from clock speed to core count and specialized processing units.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledToday, in the year 2000, AMD shipped an undisputable processor milestone, its 1 GHz Athlon CPU.
Thus, the Gigahertz PC era was born. AMD scored marketing gold ahead of its powerful rival Intel.
PC industry heavy hitters of the time, Compaq and Gateway, were key partners, and the first pre-built 1 GHz system deliveries began the following week.
Consumer PCs have long abandoned the multi-GHz race for core count and NPU inflation.
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