Dell to Incorporate Intel's Pentium III Processor Across Multiple Product Lines

Strategic Insights -

Dell Computer Corporation, the world's leading direct computer systems company, has announced that it will incorporate the Intel(R) Pentium(R) III processor at 500MHz and 450MHz across multiple product lines. This move is aimed at delivering high-performance computing to customers with minimal disruption, leveraging the processor's Streaming SIMD Extensions for improved graphics processing and enhanced performance in various applications.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dell will incorporate the Intel Pentium III processor at 500MHz and 450MHz across its Dimension(R) and OptiPlex(R) desktop PCs, Dell Precision(tm) WorkStations, and PowerEdge(R) servers.
  • The Pentium III processor offers improved graphics processing and enhanced performance in various applications, including games, multimedia, Web creation, and digital imaging.
  • The Dimension desktop family will support a variety of new applications, including those that leverage the Pentium III processor's Streaming SIMD Extensions.
  • Dell Precision WorkStations will be designed for professional users who demand exceptional performance in markets such as CAD, GIS, DCC, computer animation, software development, and financial analysis.
  • The OptiPlex desktop family is designed for reliability and compatibility in networked environments, protecting customers' technology investment.
  • Dell will also incorporate the Intel 500 MHz Pentium III processor in its award-winning line of workgroup and departmental PowerEdge(R) servers.

Statistics:

  • Intel's Pentium III processor is the highest performing processor from Intel, with a clock speed of up to 500MHz.
  • The Pentium III processor's Streaming SIMD Extensions improve graphics processing and enhance performance in applications such as database, video, audio, and speech recognition.
  • Dell Computer Corporation generated revenues of $18.2 billion for the past four quarters, ranking No. 125 among the Fortune 500 companies.

Sources:

  • Friendly, Dennis (1999, February 17). Dell to Incorporate Intel's Pentium III Processor Across Multiple Product Lines. Business Wire.
  • Dell Computer Corporation (1999). Dell Unveils New Product Line with Intel's Pentium III Processor.
  • Dell Computer Corporation (1999). Dell Precision WorkStations: Designed for Professional Users.
  • Intel Corporation (1999). Intel Unveils Intel(R) Pentium(R) III Processor at 500 MHz and 450 MHz.
  • Fortune Magazine (1999). Fortune 500 Companies Rankings, 1999.