Fall IDF 2005 – Day 3
One of the biggest performance and technology advantages AMD has hold over Intel has been their on-die memory controller and North Bridge. Not only does AMD’s on-die memory controller increase performance, but it saves overall system power as it can take advantage of the CPU’s power management and advancements in microprocessor manufacturing technology.
Intel went in a slightly different direction today and showcased a research project of a Pentium M processor with an on-package GMCH, or North Bridge with integrated graphics.
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