INTEL CORPORATION INTRODUCES 90 AND 100 MHz PENTIUM(TM) PROCESSORS


     SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 7, 1994 -- Intel Corporation today
     introduced new Pentium(TM) processors running at frequencies of
     90 and 100 MHz.  The 100-MHz version of the Pentium processor
     runs today's PC software faster than any other processor
     available.  It is 50 percent faster than the original version
     announced one year ago and has an iCOMP(TM) index rating of 815
     with a SPECint92 rating of 100.0.
	These new Pentium processors will be manufactured in
     volume at Intel's most advanced microprocessor production
     factories in Ireland and Santa Clara.  With the 3.3 volt,
     0.6 micron, 4-layer metal advanced process technology, the chip
     is approximately half the size of other members of the Pentium
     processor family.  This announcement comes on the heels of
     demonstrating a 150-MHz Pentium processor at the IEEE International
     Solid State Circuits Conference (ISSCC) in San Francisco
     approximately two weeks ago.
	"These new products arrive as Pentium processor-based PC's
     are moving rapidly through all channels, including retail, with
     aggressive price points for today's performance-oriented
     applications," said Paul Otellini, senior vice president and
     general manager of Intel's microprocessor product group.  "PC
     purchasers can now buy Intel's fastest processor for today's and
     tomorrow's application at very affordable prices.  This will
     accelerate Pentium processors entering all market segments,
     including the home, at a rate faster than any previous processor."


The New Pentium Processors
	The 90-MHz version of the Pentium processor has an iCOMP
     index of 735 and a SPECint92 rating of 90.0.  Both the 90- and
     100-MHz versions achieve SPECint92 ratings higher than any other
     mass market processor selling today or promised for delivery this
     year.
	The new 90- and 100-MHz processors have a typical power
     dissipation of 4.0 watts or less.  Extra features for easier system
     design and multiprocessing have been added such as the Intel advanced
     programmable interrupt controller (APIC), enabling dual processing
     systems at PC price points.
	PCs and servers based on the new chips are expected to be
     announced within the next 60 days from many manufacturers.
     Integrated SL technology will enable Pentium processor-based
     notebook computers with robust power management to be on the market
     later this year.

World's Fastest 486
     A 100 MHz IntelDX4(TM) processor, with an iCOMP index rating of
     435, also was announced today.  A 75-MHz version is also available
     (iCOMP index rating of 319).  The 100-MHz version has a SPECint92
     rating of 51.4.  The IntelDX4 processor offers up to 50 percent
     more performance than the IntelDX2TM processor.
	"The world's best performing notebooks are based on the
     IntelDX4 processor," said Otellini.  "Mobile computer users can get
     the same level of performance as desktop users without compromising
     battery life."
	System manufacturers can use current Intel486(TM) processor
     system designs with minor modifications to benefit from the IntelDX4
     processor's additional performance. Besides the benefits of 3.3 volt
     design for low-power operation, the processor is enhanced with SL
     technology for long battery life notebooks and energy-efficient
     desktops.  The IntelDX4 processor has twice the amount of on-chip
     cache (16 kilobytes) as the IntelDX2(TM) microprocessor.

PCI Local Bus
	Intel also introduced the PCI chip set for local bus support for
     the 90- and 100- MHz Pentium processors.  The 82430NX PCIset allows
     system manufacturers to build the highest performance desktop
     systems based on the Pentium processor and PCI.  The architecture
     of the 82430NX PCIset provides options for multiple system
     configurations to target different price points.  The PCIset also
     takes advantage of the fast performance and plug-and-play
     capabilities of the PCI local bus to support high-performance
     graphics, networking, disk drives and multimedia.

Pricing and Availability
	The new versions of the Pentium and the IntelDX4 processors are
     available now. The 90-MHz version of the Pentium processor is
     priced at $849 each in 1,000-piece quantities.  The 100-MHz
     version is $995 each in 1,000-piece quantities and is available
     now in limited volumes and moving to high volumes in Q4 1994.
     The 75-MHz IntelDX4 processor is $475 while the 100-MHz IntelDX4
     processor is $580 each in 1,000-piece quantities (Q2 pricing).
     For pricing and availability outside the United States, contact
     the regional Intel sales office.
	For additional information about these new processors or
     other Intel products, contact an Intel sales representative or
     call (800) 628-8686.  For literature, contact the Literature Center
     at (800) 548-4725 in the U.S. and Canada, or write to:  Intel
     Literature, P.O. Box 7620, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056-7620.
	Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading
     manufacturer of personal computer networking and communications
     products.

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