Intel's new Pentium 4 microprocessor sizzles at an average 110 watts, hot enough to whip up a batch of muffins--and slow a PC's advertised performance.

FORBES: Chilling Out

The highest-profile result was the release this yearof AMD's 1-gigahertz Athlon microprocessor, which competes against Intel's fastest Pentium.

FORBES: Trick of the Light

The highest-profile result was the release this year of AMD's 1-gigahertz Athlon microprocessor, which competes against Intel's fastest Pentium.

FORBES: Trick Of The Light