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January 2008
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45-nanometre transistors
Overclockable
New SSE4 instruction set
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Current motherboards may need a BIOS upgrade before this CPU will work The Final Word As usual theres a hefty price on this right now
But the new transistor technology and larger cache seem to have given this CPU a nice boost over its predecessor. I...
Fortunately, they havent made a Prescott out of a Penryn. At the same core clock the new processor performed 8% faster than the old one (on average). Besides, some details indicate that has been achieved not only due to the extensive approach (e.g., ...
Abstract: Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650, formerly known as Yorkfield, is the first 45-nm desktop CPU from Intel, being a quad-core CPU running internally at 3 GHz and externally at 1,333 MHz, the same clock specs of Core 2 Extreme QX6850. QX9650, however, brings t...
The new Penryn architecture has proven to be a worthy successor to the original Conroe as it offers better performance while significantly reducing operating temperatures and power consumption levels. This update is certainly going to help bolster the...
Abstract: In the expiring year 2007, Intel prepared quite a nice surprise to the users: launched a new series of CPUs manufactured following the 45-nm process technology. Any change of the process technology is just the right time to update the structure of the ...
So I will not deny or dispute that quad-core processors face the troublesome issue that multi-threading hardly is supported by consumer software. But much like the move from single- to dual cores processors, the move is worth your while in the end as ...
Abstract: November 7, 2007 Since the launch of the Core 2 in the summer of 2006, Intel’s line of processors hasn’t evolved in terms of architecture. In fact, there has just been the release of four core versions composed of two Conroe dies and then slig...
Abstract: Last April, I was in Beijing, attending Intel's first Intel Developer Forum outside of the US. There, CEO Paul Ottelini announced that Intel was on schedule to move from a 0.065 micron process down to a 0.045 micron process. Intel has ramped up its 45 nan...
While the bigger cache and SSE4 do not help any application, it is a huge step forward for Intel. Now you can use a quad-core and not have to worry about your electricity bill. If the cores are idle, they stay idle, and consume much less power than any...
I think Intel has another smashing winner on its hands. To sum up our findings, lets consider the following few points. The architectural improvements to the Penryn core yielded a significant increase in performance clock for clock against previous C...
Abstract: A little over a year ago we saw Intel take back the performance crown when they launched their new CPU based off the Pentium M series, dubbed “Core 2 Duo” this CPU held 2 physical cores inside one heatspreader, and it’s performance was s...
