Speaking of the history of dual-core CPUs …
Many years ago, IBM introduced a dual-core CPU.
However, the dual-core CPU introduced by IBM was too expensive. Ordinary people couldn't afford it at all.
At that time, the CPU was targeted at servers. Ordinary people couldn't use it.
Therefore, in 2006, there wasn't much news or information about dual-core processors on the market.
However, Intel was the leader in the processor industry. The dual-core processor released by Intel was earth-shattering.
This news not only shocked the entire industry, but it also shocked Chen Yu.
What shocked Chen Yu wasn't the dual-core processor.
With the insight he had gained from his previous life, let alone dual-cores, Chen Yu had even experienced quad-cores, eight-cores, and 32-cores.
The reason why Chen Yu felt like something wasn't right was because of the impact of Intel's dual-core processor on Vista.
At the end of the day, why did Vista fail?
Other than a series of incompatibilities, the hardware was also a reason that couldn't be ignored.
It could even be said that Vista was one of the most important reasons.
If all computers had dual cores at this point in time, would Vista still not be able to be released?
Chen Yu didn't have an answer to this question.
However, he had a feeling that if Intel and Microsoft worked closely together on the hardware, Vista might not have failed.
This gave Chen Yu a huge danger signal.
As the person involved, Chen Yu couldn't remain calm when faced with the dual-core processor.
"Brother Jian, call Dean, Kaifu, Zhang Rujing, He Tingbo, Lin Benbo … Call them all to the headquarters."
Chen Yu realized the seriousness of the problem. He immediately spoke to Zhang Jianming.
Intel's dual-core processor didn't just affect Vista. It also affected Huanyu Technologies' processor business and semiconductor OEM business.
Chen Yu immediately called all the people responsible for Huanyu Technologies' semiconductor business.
"Tingbo, you're responsible for chip design. Is the dual-core processor technology difficult?"
"In theory, it's not difficult. It's just integrating two computing cores on one processor."
"Then how big of an impact will it have on the main frequency?"
"Very big."
He Tingbo explained, "Chip technology has developed to this point, and some of it has already reached the bottleneck. This is related to the chip manufacturing process. At present, the mainstream lithography machines in the world are unable to achieve a process below 60 nanometers. "
At this point, Chen Yu looked at Lin Benba.
Lin Benbo also said, "Boss Chen, we're doing our best to develop wet-lithography technology, and we've already made some breakthroughs. If everything goes well, our wet-lithography process can break through 60 nanometers and even reach below 10 nanometers. However, for the time being, our process is still in the research stage. I estimate that it will take another one to two years for our wet lithography process to be fully mature. "
After that, Lin Benba continued, "Since the chip manufacturing process can't exceed 60 nanometers, Intel can only use dual-core processors to increase the main frequency. However, this still depends on the market's acceptance. "
"Kaifu, you've worked at Microsoft before. Do you think that Microsoft's Vista and Intel's dual-core processors have reached a strategic agreement this time?"
"Boss Chen, Microsoft and Intel have always been strategic partners, and they are the most solid strategic partners in the world. They know very well that both sides are together for good and bad. Therefore, when Vista is released, Intel will definitely help from the side. I think this dual-core processor will have a huge impact on improving Vista's performance. "
After Li Kaifu finished speaking, Zhang Rujing, who was in charge of Central International, also said, "Intel's dual-core processors may be handed over to TSMC this time. If the dual-core processors are promoted smoothly, we'll be one generation behind them in terms of OEM technology."
Zhang Rujing's words were extremely heavy.
Originally, Central International was two to three generations behind TSMC. It was already quite difficult to catch up with TSMC.
This time, with the dual-core technology, they were one generation behind. God knows when they would catch up with TSMC.
"Actually, everyone, you don't have to be discouraged. Compared to when we had nothing in the past, this is already a very good situation for the first time."
Dean Li Biqing saw that the atmosphere was not right, but he said with a smile.
"Dean, you're right. I spoke carelessly just now."
Zhang Rujing said apologetically, "Boss Chen, don't worry. No matter how big the gap is between us and TSMC, we will never give up."
"Us too."
He Tingbo and Lin Benbo also nodded.
"Okay."
All the people in charge expressed their opinions. Chen Yu also had a bottom line. "A skyscraper can't be built in a day. As long as everyone works together, there's nothing we can't do. However, Intel's dual-core processors are indeed a problem. Does anyone have any solutions? For example, stop the introduction of Intel's dual-core processors. "
Everyone was stunned when they heard this.
"Stop Intel's dual-core processors?"
"How is that possible?"
The people in charge looked at each other and shook their heads in their hearts.
The processors were developed by Intel. How could they stop them from releasing it?
However, Zhang Jianming did not think so. "I think there are some solutions."
"Oh, Brother Jian, what solutions do you have?"
"We should be able to take some measures on the domestic side."
Zhang Jianming thought for a while and said, "Intel needs the support of many PC manufacturers to introduce its dual-core processors. Huanyu Technologies already has brands in the domestic PC market such as Huanyu, Shenzhou, Tsinghua, Tongfang, Fangzheng, and other brands. At the same time, we also maintain cooperation with Hongji. At the critical moment, the higher-ups may also put pressure on Lenovo. However, in the overseas market, we probably can't do anything. "
As the General Manager of Huanyu Technologies, Zhang Jianming's ability to coordinate the overall situation was getting stronger and stronger.
Chen Yu was also very pleased with this.
"Brother Jian, not bad. You've thought about it thoroughly."
Chen Yu said with a smile.
"Boss Chen, don't laugh at me. However, this is not safe. Although we can take some measures in the domestic market, we still have to see how the dual-core processors are accepted in the market. If the market is fully open and accepts dual-core processors, we can't do anything about it even if we don't want to accept them. "
The whole world was one. It was not up to you to not accept it.
For example, a series of computer brands controlled by Huanyu Technology. If the other series of computers were installed with a dual-core processor, only Huanyu's did not.
What would the consumers choose then?
Even if you don't want to use Intel's dual-core processors, you will be forced to use them.
If you don't want to use them, then not only will you not be able to stop Intel's dual-core processors, but you will also destroy your own PC business.
This was why a series of domestic mobile phone companies in Feng Yu's previous life used American chips.
It was not that they did not want to use domestic chips.
First, there were no domestic chips. Second, even if there were, they were not as advanced as theirs.
As for Huawei's chips, they could only be used by themselves.
At this time, what would they do?
Fight to the death and use rubbish chips?
This might seem like having a backbone, but at the same time, your mobile phone brand will disappear in the eyes of the public.
That was not all.
What was more disgusting was that if you disappeared, then the overseas brands would be snatched up by the Chinese.
At that time, you will see all the mobile phones in the country, and it will be the moment when the overseas brands dominate the industry.
"Brother Jian, that's where you're wrong."
Although Chen Yu could not stop Intel from releasing their chips, he could still do some other things.
For example.
Chen Yu said, "What does market acceptance depend on? Generally speaking, it depends on sales volume. Then what does the early promotion rely on? Product performance? This is one of the reasons, but I think it depends more on publicity and promotion. If we kill Intel's dual-core processors in public opinion, will the consumers still be interested in dual-core processors? "
When he said this, everyone thought of something.
In terms of public opinion, Huanyu Technologies also had a huge market share overseas.
Wechat Moments, Huanyu Videos … these two were famous for their public opinion.
Although they were not sure if Huanyu Technologies could completely suppress Intel's dual-core processors in public opinion.
But it did not matter.
As long as they delayed Intel's dual-core processors by one or two years, then the situation would be completely different.
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