Intel, AMD tied in race for fastest chip

 

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The speed race in the processor market is again neck-and-neck as Intel finally releases a 1-GHz chip. Rival AMD beat the chipmaker to the punch, however, unveiling its chip first. AMD stock climbed to a new record high after its announcement.

Intel unveils its own 1-GHz chip Hoping that late is truly better than never, Intel releases a Pentium III chip that runs at 1 GHz a week after rival AMD unveiled its own processor. AMD hits record on chip release To keep the momentum going, the resurgent chipmaker has to start gaining ground with corporate PC makers, analysts say. AMD makes move to 1-GHz chip update AMD trumps Intel by releasing its 1-GHz Athlon processor, currently the fastest chip on the market. Previous coverage AMD phases out K6-III in speed race Amid the race between AMD and Intel to release faster chips, AMD will phase out its K6-III processor line.