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On March 6, 2000, exactly 26 years ago, AMD made history by launching the world's inaugural PC processor boasting a clock speed of 1GHz—the Athlon 1GHz CPU. This momentous event signified the official transition of PC processors into the gigahertz age. Notably, AMD's release came two days prior to Intel's Pentium III 1GHz, granting AMD a competitive edge in the so-called 'GHz battle' and disrupting Intel's stronghold on the high-end processor market. The Athlon 1GHz was crafted utilizing a 180nm manufacturing process, integrating 22 million transistors within a core area of 102mm². It was designed to fit into a Slot A socket and carried a suggested retail price of $1,299. This landmark achievement not only cemented AMD's technological prowess within the processor sector but also spurred significant shifts in the competitive dynamics of the entire microprocessor industry.
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