General Questions
| Q: | What is the mobile Intel® Pentium® III processor-M? |
| A: | The Boxed Mobile Intel® Pentium® III Processor-M forms the foundation for the thinner, lighter, faster, longer, cooler, most flexible mobile Intel-based PCs. Processors at speeds of up to 1.33 GHz feature Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology, which is a technology that enables dynamic switching between two modes: Maximum Performance mode and battery optimized mode based on user or application demand. This processor is designed for performance mobile PCs and includes special features for low power consumption. This is the first mobile Intel® processor available on the innovative 0.13 micron process technology. |
| Q: | What speeds are available in the mobile Intel® Pentium® III processors? |
| A: | The mobile Intel® Pentium® III Processor - M is being offered in the 1.33, 1.26, 1.20, 1.13, 1.06 and 1 GHz frequencies. All speed include 512KB integrated L2 cache and uFCPGA packaging. |
| Q: | Does the mobile Intel® Pentium® III processor-M incorporate similar features as the Intel® Pentium® III processor for desktop PCs? |
| A: | Yes. The mobile Pentium® III processor takes advantage of the P6 microarchitecture with features such as Internet Streaming SIMD Extensions, Intel® MMX™ Media Enhancement Technology, Dynamic Execution, Dual Independent Bus Architecture, and processor serial number. It also includes the new Advanced Transfer Cache with 512 KB on-die full-speed L2 cache, made possible by 0.13 micron manufacturing technology and enabling higher performance. |
| Q: | What's the difference between a desktop and mobile processor? |
| A: | The mobile Pentium® III processor-M is specifically designed for today's high performance mobile PCs. It is optimized for low power consumption and includes features such as Intel® QuickStart Technology, Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology-which manage power for better battery life. In addition, the 478-pin uFC-PGA package allows system integrators to build thinner, lighter mobile systems. |
| Q: | What are Internet Streaming SIMD Extensions? |
| A: | Internet Streaming SIMD Extensions are a set of instructions that are supported by the mobile Pentium® III processor. Single Instruction Multiple Data (SIMD) extensions significantly accelerate floating-point calculations used in 3D graphics applications and new Internet applications. These extensions also include additional integer and cache control instructions that improve other aspects of performance for Internet, video, imaging, and communications applications. |
| Q: | What is Intel® SpeedStep® technology? |
| A: | Intel® SpeedStep® technology is a feature found in mobile Pentium® III processors. It enables near desktop equivalent performance in a properly designed mobile PC while connected to external power. Intel® SpeedStep® Technology allows a mobile Intel® processor to operate at full speed when the mobile PC is docked (for example) and then automatically switch to a lower speed and lower voltage (thus lower power) operation when running on battery power. The Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology is a feature found in the mobile Pentium® III processor-M and mobile Pentium® 4 processor - M. Mobile Pentium® III processor-M based mobile PCs. It automatically switches system performance based on user or application demand. When the mobile PC is sensing high user or application usage, the mobile PC will automatically switch to performance mode. When the lower usage demand is detected, the mobile PC will switch back to battery mode. |
| Q: | What is the operating voltage for mobile Intel® Pentium® III processor-M? |
| A: | When the mobile PC is on AC power, the operating voltage of the mobile Pentium® III processor-M is 1.4V for processor speeds between 1 GHz and 1.33 GHz. |
| Q: | What is the junction temperature (Tj) specification for the mobile Intel® Pentium® III processor-M? |
| A: | The Tj specification is 100°C. The Tj specification refers to the maximum allowable temperature of the processor core. By contrast, the junction temperature for desktop processors is typically between 70-85°. |
