AMD introduces Athlaon-XP processor 3200+

AMD has introduced Athlon-XP processor 3200+, featuring a faster 400 MHz
front-side bus (FSB).

The company states that its newest desktop processor enables the highest
level of performance on content creation, office productivity and gaming
applications. "AMD is focused on meeting computer manufacturers´ requests
for technology advancements that deliver the best performance possible to
business and home PC users," says Rich Heye, VP and GM, AMD´s
Microprocessor Business Unit.

"Many PC purchasers are realizing that what they ultimately want is
quicker software application response, and that often isn´t provided by simply
increasing processor speed," says Toni Duboise, Desktop PC Industry
Analyst, ARS. According to Toni, with improved architectural enhancements such
as faster bus speeds, customers can get better performance from their software
applications.

Athlon XP processor 3200+ is priced at $464 in 1,000-unit quantities.

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