Intel delivers Lynnfield-based Xeons Cpu

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

Intel delivers Lynnfield-based Xeons Cpu
Lynnfield chips are not only for desktops as today Intel has rolled out six Xeon processors based on the new architecture. Paired up with the 3420 chipsets, the new Xeon 3400 family targets entry-level servers and includes processors that go from $189 to $589.

Intel delivers Lynnfield-based Xeons Cpu
The highest clocked Xeon [...]

Intel Corei7 950 overclocking performance

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

Intel has upgraded Corei7 lineup and released Core i7-950 and Core i7-975EE.950 is expected to replace current Core i7-940;while Core i7-975EE will takes place of Core i7-965EE.Today,we saw a player from Coolaler make Core i7-950 overclock to 5.185GHz.

3.06GHz Core i7-950 is 130MHz higher than Core i7-940.It has 8M of L3 cache?130W of TDP with the price tag [...]

Intel Core i7 975 EE goes up for pre-order, pricing pretty high

Monday, June 1st, 2009

Intel Core i7 975 EE goes up for pre-order, pricing pretty high
It must be fun having the fastest desktop processor going, as you earn the right to charge whatever premium you desire.
With competitors struggling to compete in the ultra high-end space, that’s where Intel often finds itself and its latest greatest – the Core i7 [...]

Intel New Chip Logos and Star Rating System

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

Intel has rolled out with new chip logos for its Core i7, Core 2, Centrino, Celeron and Pentium processors, and unveiled its Star Rating System with one star denoting the lowest performance and five stars the highest.

The 5-star level consists of Core i7 Series, QX9000 Series and several other high-end mobile CPUs. And Celeron falls [...]

32nm CPUs next year from AMD

Sunday, March 8th, 2009

Although Advanced Micro Devices was previously expected to get ready to produce central processing units under the 32-nanometer process technology only in 2011, it seems that the chip maker plans to speed things up a little. Dirk Meyer, chief executive of AMD, stated recently that the company was set to “ramp up” production in the [...]

Intel intros specialized Atom for cars and other devices, outsources some Atom manufacturing

Sunday, March 8th, 2009

Intel intros specialized Atom for cars and other devices, outsources some Atom manufacturing
Relying on the same 45nm manufacturing process, the new Atom Z5xx series processors expectedly aren’t too radically different from the average Atom, with them clocking in between 1.1GHz and 1.6GHz, and boasting a TDP rating of 2.0 or 2.2 watts, although they do [...]

Transcend triple channel DDR3-1333 memory kits

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

Transcend Information Inc has released its DDR3-1333 triple channel memory kits for use with Intel Core i7 processors and Intel X58 Express Chipset motherboards. Transcend’s triple channel kits are designed specifically for the new platform, and offer an optimized combination of low voltage (1.5V), speed and enhanced latency (9-9-9-24) to deliver suitable performance and compatibility [...]

ARM and x86 Microprocessors for Portable Device Market

Sunday, December 28th, 2008

The processor vendors supplying chips for ultra-mobile devices (UMDs) are playing a pivotal role in how this market is shaping up. x86-based processors are well entrenched in the PC world and ARM-based processors are well entrenched in the handset world. It is well known that the war is coming, but it remains to be seen [...]

Intel Core i7 920, Core i7 965 EE

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

Long awaited Nehalem architecture got its official name: Core i7. We have tested two CPUs based on this architecture along with one motherboard based on X58 chipset also signed by Intel. But let’s cut to the chase and go straight to testing and results.
New Chipset

Code name for X58 chipset is “Tylersburg”. This chipset is made [...]

Velocity Micro Edge Z55with Intel Core i7

Friday, November 21st, 2008

Whenever AMD or Intel release a new processor and chipset platform, you can bet there’s going to be a good amount of excitement surrounding the release, along with anticipation as we eagerly await the arrival of systems that incorporate the new technologies. Velocity Micro’s new Edge Z55 Intel Core i7 Gaming System is out and [...]