Will AMD Win the Dual-Core Race?

“The race between Intel and Advanced Micro Devices to be first to market with dual-core processors is about to come to a close. AMD is expected to introduce its first dual-core Opteron processors an event in New York City scheduled for April 21, according to sources familiar with the company’s plans.

The event will come in conjunction with the second anniversary of the 64-bit Opteron, which was unveiled on April 22, 2003. The first dual-core systems from server vendors are expected to be available around the time of AMD’s launch, these sources say.”