A Dual Core Processor for less than US$75

In its battle with Intel in the mainstream segment CPU market, AMD decided to dramatically cut the price of its desktop processors to better face the pressure generated by the Core 2 Duo CPU models.
While the transition period for CPU architecture and design is behind for Intel, AMD is still working on it, and the new generation CPUs are not expected before H2 2007. The Texan semiconductor company is now offering the cheapest desktop 3.0GHz dual core processor (3600+) for US$73. By cutting prices, AMD intend to compete with Intel for desktop CPU found in entry-level and mid-range computers, leaving high-end models to Intel and its Core 2 Duo E6600, E6700 and Q6600 processors.
Usually, Intel should respond to AMD decision by lowering the price of its CPU too. For Mac users it does not really matter, as Apple unfortunately decided not to use any desktop CPU from Intel. Prices of server and notebook CPU should not decrease before the mid Q2 2007 with the release of Santa Rosa and the mass production of Xeon 5355 and 5365.