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IBM ships fastest PowerPC 604 processor
PowerPC 604 Runs at 166 and 180 MHz
April 29, 1996
Fishkill, New York -- IBM today announced general availability of
its fastest PowerPC 604 microprocessors,
running at 166 and 180 megahertz (MHz). Also today, Power
Computing of Round Rock, Texas, introduced the first family
of personal computers incorporating these faster PowerPC
microprocessors.
"The new PowerPC 604s demonstrate IBM's commitment to
drive PowerPC technology forward and provide customers with
faster and more powerful microprocessors," said Fred Sporck,
director of PowerPC products, IBM Microelectronics. "These
new solutions demonstrate why PowerPC is the leading RISC
platform."
In joining IBM's other PowerPC 604 microprocessors, the
new versions of the PowerPC 604 comprise one of the most
robust product lines in the 32-bit microprocessor realm.
"The new PowerPC 604 speeds from IBM enable us to
deliver even faster Mac OS personal computers. Our
PowerTower is setting new standards for innovation, power
and affordability," said Steve Kahng, president and CEO of
Power Computing.
The new PowerPC 604 at 180 MHz has an estimated
SPECint95 of 5.7-6.2*, depending on system configuration.
This estimate is a 20 percent SPECint95 performance increase
over the PowerPC 604 at 150 MHz and a 300 percent
improvement in SPECint95 performance over the first PowerPC
microprocessor for Apple systems.
In quantities of 1,000, the PowerPC 604 microprocessor
at 166 MHz is priced at $499 and the 180 MHz is $693 and is
shipping in volume. Other PowerPC 604 microprocessors now
shipping include 100, 120, 133 and 150-MHz versions.
IBM Microelectronics is a merchant market supplier that
offers an extensive portfolio of products, ranging from
semiconductor design and fabrication to complete and fully
tested functional assemblies.
Editors' Notes: * Performance depends upon processor clock
and bus speed ratio and L2 subsystem size and speed. The
SPECint95 estimate of 6.2 is based on a system with an 180
MHz PowerPC 604, a 60 MHz system bus and 1 Megabyte of L2
cache memory. Pricing is current as of April 29, 1996 and
is subject to change without notice.
IBM Microelectronics, PowerPC, PowerPC 604 are trademarks of
the International Business Machines Corporation. PowerTower
is a registered trademark of Power Computing. Mac is a
registered trademark of Apple Computer. SPECint95 is a
trademark of the Standard Performance Evaluation
Corporation.
Readers interested in additional information on IBM
Microelectronics' product offerings should call IBM's fax
service at (415) 855-4121.
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