#35509
Mentioned in 2 episodes

The Pentium Chronicles

Book •
Bob Colwell's "The Pentium Chronicles" offers a unique insider's perspective on the development of Intel's Pentium Pro processor.

The book delves into the technical challenges, design decisions, and performance trade-offs involved in creating this groundbreaking chip.

Colwell shares valuable insights into the engineering process, highlighting both successes and setbacks.

He also touches upon the cultural dynamics within Intel during this period, providing a glimpse into the company's internal workings.

The book serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in computer architecture, processor design, and the history of Intel.

Mentioned by

Mentioned in 2 episodes

Recommended by
undefined
Bryan Cantrill
as a good cultural read, highlighting early warning signs of Intel's cultural problems.
69 snips
Lip-Bu Tan's Intel
Recommended by
undefined
Asianometry
as a strong read about Intel's internal dynamics and the Pentium era.
28 snips
Itanium: Intel’s Great Successor
Recommended by
undefined
Asianometry
as a suggested further read about processor history and Itanium-era developments.
An Interview with Josh Fisher: Inventing VLIW, Multiflow, Itanium, VLIW’s Massive Success

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app