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Intel Unveils Faster Pentium Chip, Set to Disrupt Market

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Intel Corp. announced the release of two new versions of its Pentium computer chip, boasting 1.5 times the speed of the original model. The P54C chip operates at 90 and 100 megahertz, promising better video quality, faster business applications, and advanced video games. Analysts praised Intel's rapid development and marketing efforts, which aim to capitalize on the growing demand for personal computers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Intel introduced the P54C Pentium chip, operating at 90 and 100 megahertz, which is 1.5 times faster than the original Pentium chip.
  • The new chip enables better video quality, faster business applications, and arcade-like video games.
  • Analysts commended Intel's speed in bringing the upgraded chip to market.
  • Intel dominates the market for microprocessors, with a 74% market share according to Dataquest.
  • The new Pentium chip-based systems will account for 15% of PC market shipments in 1994, with the goal of reaching 25% in the fourth quarter.
  • Intel's 486 chip sales are expected to top the 486 chip market in 1995.
  • Intel will allocate $150 million for a Pentium marketing and advertising campaign in 1994.
  • The P54C chip is designed to cater to the growing demand for multimedia education and entertainment applications in the home PC market.
  • Intel has announced a 100-megahertz IntelDX4 processor, a version of the 486 that runs 50% faster than the fastest Intel 486 on the market.

Statistics:

  • The P54C Pentium chip operates at 1.5 times the speed of the original Pentium chip.
  • Intel's 1993 revenues from microprocessors totaled $6.57 billion, up 73% from $3.79 billion in 1992.
  • The new Pentium chip-based systems will account for 15% of PC market shipments in 1994.
  • The 100-megahertz IntelDX4 processor runs 50% faster than the fastest Intel 486 on the market.
  • Intel will spend $150 million on a Pentium marketing and advertising campaign in 1994.

Sources:

  • Intel Corp.
  • Apple Computer Inc.
  • Motorola Inc.
  • International Business Machines Corp.
  • Dataquest, a unit of Dun & Bradstreet

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