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    AMD will launch its long-awaited 64-bit Opteron server chip in April, and will rely on new 'Barton' desktop processors to compete against Intel for now.

  • AMD's Athlon XP 3000+ steps up to bat

    Nipping at Intel's heels, AMD has released the stopgap AMD's Athlon XP 3000+ chip. Find out how two Athlon XP systems stack up against their P4 competitors.

  • AMD plans desktop chip launch

    The new Athlon XP 3200+ processor is due in the second quarter of the year, setting up a new battle with the Pentium 4.

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