Press Release: VIA Announces the 933MHz VIA C3™ Processor
Posted By Kathy Smith
Date: December 19, 2001
Newest version of the 'cool processing' VIA C3™ processor raises the performance bar for space saving, low power, low heat desktop and notebook PC systems.
Taipei, Taiwan, 19 December 2001
- VIA Technologies, Inc., a leading innovator and
developer of core logic chipsets, microprocessors, and multimedia and
communications chips, today announced the introduction of the new VIA C3™ 933MHz
processor. This is the third speed grade of the Ezra core VIA C3™ processor,
which debuted at 800MHz and is the world's first processor built on the advanced
0.13-micron core.
With its highly efficient design and ultra low power consumption, the VIA C3™
processor is the coolest running x86 processor on the market. This, combined
with robust application performance, full Socket 370 compatibility, and rock
solid reliability, has seen the VIA C3™ processor gaining increasing market
acceptance as the ideal solution for a growing range of space saving desktop
Value PCs, notebooks, high-density servers, and the emerging new generation of
Digital PC Appliances.
"The VIA C3 processor is the first choice of a growing number of small
footprint, highly integrated PC OEMs and enthusiasts due to its minimal cooling
requirements and rock-solid reliability and compatibility," commented Richard
Brown, Director of Marketing, VIA Technologies, Inc. "The VIA C3’s reputation
for unbeatable value and sound performance will be consolidated with the
introduction of the new 933MHz version.”
VIA C3™ Processor
The VIA C3™ is the first processor in the world to be manufactured using
leading edge 0.13 and 0.15 micron manufacturing processes, and boasts the
world's smallest x86 processor die size. As the coolest running processor on
the market today, the VIA C3™ delivers ultra low power consumption and
world-class levels of stability. It is fully Socket 370 compatible and is
available at speeds of up to 933MHz. The processor also comes with 128KB Level
1 and 64KB Level 2 full speed cache, as well as support for a 100/133MHz Front
Side Bus and MMX™ and 3DNow! multimedia instructions, to ensure robust levels
of performance for all the most popular mainstream software and Internet
applications.
Pricing & Availability
The 933MHz VIA C3™ processor is in volume production now. Pricing information
is available on request.
About VIA Technologies,
Inc.
VIA Technologies, Inc. is a leading innovator and developer of PC core logic
chipsets, microprocessors, and multimedia and communications chips. VIA
delivers value to the PC industry by designing, marketing, and selling
high-performance VIA Apollo core logic chipsets for the full range of PC
platforms, and cost-effective VIA C3™ processors for Value PCs and Internet
Appliances, as well as developing complete solutions for the PC platform
through its VPSD Business Unit. Its customers include the world's top OEMs,
mainboard manufacturers, and system integrators. VIA is headquartered in
Taipei, Taiwan, at the center of the Greater China high-tech manufacturing
engine, and has branch offices in the US, China and Europe. The company is
listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE2388), and achieved annual revenues of
nearly US$1 billion in 2000. Additional information can be found at
www.via.com.tw .
VIA PR Contacts
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US: |
Dan Havey |
International: |
Richard Brown |
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Phone: |
1-510-687-4678 |
Phone: |
(886)-2-2218-5452 #6201 |
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Fax: |
1-501-423-9170 |
Fax: |
(886)-2-2218-5453 |
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Email: |
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Note to reporters, editors and writers: VIA is written in ALL CAPS.
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