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The Intel Xeon processor is designed for high-performance workstation and server applications. Based on the new Intel NetBurst micro-architecture, it is binary compatible with previous Intel Architecture processors. The Intel Xeon processor is scalable to two processors in a multiprocessor system providing exceptional performance for applications running on advanced operating systems such as Windows XP, Windows 2000 and UNIX. The Intel Xeon processor extends the power of the Intel Pentium III Xeon processor with new features designed to make this processor the right choice for powerful workstation, advanced servers, and mission-critical applications. Advanced features simplify system management and meet the needs of a robust IT environment, resulting in maximized system up time, convenient system management, and optimal configuration. The Intel Xeon processor is ideal for compute intensive and heavy workload applications that require floating-point performance and the intense use of graphics for design. For your demanding application needs, Intel Xeon processor-based workstations provide the ideal solution. The Intel Xeon processor shows immediate performance improvements across most software applications available today, with performance levels varying depending on the application category type and the application's tendency to execute instructions and instruction sequences that are optimally executed on the new micro architecture. This new processor is designed specifically for multi-tasking environments and provides outstanding performance for multi-threaded applications. Additionally, workstations based on the Intel Xeon processor allow designers, financial analysts, and other professionals to more quickly and effectively create designs, analyze and visualize complex data. In summary, the Intel Xeon processor based upon the Intel NetBurst micro architecture, delivers an acceleration of performance across applications where users are truly able to experience and appreciate it.