Intel Introduces The Pentium® 4 Processor

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 20, 2000 – Intel Corporation today introduced the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, its newest microprocessor for high-performance desktop computers..

The Pentium® 4 processor delivers a new generation of performance for processing video and audio, exploiting modern Internet technologies, and displaying 3-D graphics. Its foundation is the new Intel® NetBurst™ micro-architecture, a collection of unique technologies that will power Intel’s most advanced 32-bit processors for consumer and business users over the next several years of computing.

"The Pentium® 4 processor is designed to give users performance where they can appreciate it most," said Paul Otellini, executive vice president and general manager, Intel® Architecture Group. "Whether streaming content, playing interactive games, encoding video and MP3 files, or creating Internet content -- the Pentium 4 processor is designed to meet the needs of today’s most demanding computer users.

" Major computer makers and software suppliers around the world have spent months readying products based upon the Pentium® 4 processor. All major desktop PC makers have Pentium 4 processor-based PCs or workstations under development. Many manufacturers are expected to start taking orders today and will begin delivery of PCs based on the Pentium 4 processor.