Intel Processor

intel NVIDIA

2009-06-21T08:03:00.000-07:00

Nvidia Releases Three New Tools for Game Developers1No Bang for the GeForce 9800 GTX+ Release Nvidia Joins SOI Industry Consortium Prices for NVIDIA's Latest Card Continue to Drop NVIDIA Denies Rumors that All of Its Chips Are Faulty NVIDIA Officially Slashes Prices for GTX 260, 280 Graphics Cards

Intel Based NVIDIA

2009-06-21T07:58:00.000-07:00

The new boards are going to be based on the GeForce 9-series mGPU, the nForce 730i MCP (MCP7A) and, per the already-mentioned sources, they will come in two versions. The MCP7A-U will come equipped with a GeForce 9400 graphics core, while the MCP7A-S will most likely be built with the GeForce 9300 graphics. The two versions are pretty much the same, the only difference between them being that the GeForce 9400 is faster.

Business Pc

2009-06-21T07:51:00.000-07:00

Notebooks with Intel® Centrino® 2 with vPro™ technology and desktops with Intel® Core™2 processors with vPro™ technology are optimized to help IT better manage and protect your fleet of business PCs. Safeguarding your business from data loss and disruption, these desktop and notebook PCs deliver proactive and enhanced security and remote manageability even if the PC is off or the OS is inoperable,¹ lowering IT management costs and reducing the need for deskside visits.²
Designed to unleash the benefits of business software, Intel vPro technology helps IT enhance fleet manageability by combining PCs with Intel vPro technology with top software management solutions from providers like Microsoft, Symantec, LANdesk, HP, and more. And with the exceptional energy-efficient performance of the latest hafnium-based 45nm Intel® Core™ microarchitecture, you'll have a robust foundation for Microsoft Windows Vista* along with future 64-bit and next-generation multithreaded software.
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Whitepaper: Intel® Centrino® 2 with vPro™ technology and Intel® Core™2 processor with vPro™ technology (PDF 2.32MB)

Core 2 Duo notebook processor (CPU)

2009-06-21T07:47:00.000-07:00

The Intel Core 2 Duo (also known as Core2 Duo) notebook processor is a 64 bit dual core processor. This means two processor cores work inside a Core 2 Duo in parallel.
The Core 2 Duo, which was introduced on July 27 2006, is the direct successor of the Core Duo. Each core is based on the Pentium M micro architecture. Compared with the old Netburst architecture of the Pentium 4, the cores in the Core 2 Duo have shorter pipelines. As a result, the maximum clock rate is lower but the performance per clock is significantly higher. Thus a Pentium 4M with the same clock rate is up to 40% slower.
Both, the notebook Core 2 Duo and the desktop Core 2 Duo are based on the same processor. However, the notebook version runs with a lower voltage (0.95 to 1.188 volt) and a lower front side bus (1066 vs. 667 MHz). As a result (and because of slower laptop hard discs) the performance of notebooks is about 20% lower than their desktop counterparts with the same clock rate.ey Features
64 bit support
Dual core processor with shared level 2 cache
Execute Disable Bit
Partially Intel Virtualization Technology (VT)
Socket M (starting from Santa Rosa socket P)
291 million transistors

Intel Core i7 I7-920 Quad Core Processor

2009-06-21T07:43:00.000-07:00

Check out the most significant architectural change in the x86 architecture in 13 years, the Intel Core i7. Intel has completely reinvented their CPU design, removing the antiquated Front Side Bus and replacing it with the Intel QuickPath Interconnect, delivering up to 6.4 GT/s. Also the Core i7 line is the integrated memory controller, supporting Triple Channel DDR3 Memory allowing for more maximum memory, up to 24GB on some boards, and faster access times. Located directly on the CPU die is 256KB per core of L2 cache and 8MB L3 cache shared across all four cores means the CPU can do more without having to access the main memory, further increasing performance. Product Rating: This item can be found at the following stores: $349.99 Dell Home $279.99 Directron $311.46 Compuvest

Gigabyte GA-EX58-EXTREME Core i7 Motherboard

2009-06-21T07:39:00.000-07:00

The EX58-UD3R is the X58 Series motherboards of GIGABYTE, designed from Intel?s Core i7 processors. Equipped with features including QPI interface, 3 channel DDR3 support, CrossFireX support, Ultra Durable 3 (Classic) technology and extensive range of overclocking features. Product Rating: This item can be found at the following stores: $199.99 Newegg.com $194.99 Lagoom.com

Intel Core i7

2009-06-21T07:35:00.000-07:00

Intel S975XBX2 Motherboard + Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4 GHz and Linux compatibility

2009-06-20T22:10:00.000-07:00

I recently upgrade my computer from an Intel Celeron 1.7 GHz to Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4Ghz ~ 64 bit computer. My old computer was dying. My current desktop configuration:

=> Intel S975XBX2 Workstation class motherboard (8 x SATA II RAID, On board Sound, PCI / PCIe x 2,Gigabit Ethernet and other stuff)

=> Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4 GHz @ 1066 FSB (4 Core CPU + 8 MB L2 Cache )

=> 2 GB DDR2 800Mhz RAM (8GB Max)

=> Nvidia 8600 GT 512 MB PCIe

=> Seagate 500 GB x 4 SATA-II hard disk

=> Cooler master gaming case + 500W SMPS etc

=> Ubuntu Linux 7.04 - 64 bit

According to official Intel website this motherboard only works with Microsoft Windows XP and Vista operating system. However I was able to load Ubuntu Linux without a problem. I'm also able to use RAID 1 via dmraid. It discover and activate software Intel matrix storage RAID.

I also own Dual CPU Dual Core - AMD Opteron 2212 server. This box is now moved to local data center. It is mainly used for serving web pages and developing stuff. Overall I'm quite satisfied with my new computer. I feel like replacing an old car for latest Ferrari

Intel® Core™2 Extreme Processor QX9770

2009-06-20T22:04:00.000-07:00

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Processor Specifications:

sSpec Number:
CPU Speed:
PCG:
Bus Speed:
Bus/Core Ratio:
L2 Cache Size:
L2 Cache Speed:

SLAWM
3.20 GHz
05B
1600 MHz
8
12 MB
3.2 GHz

Package Type:
Manufacturing Technology:
Core Stepping:
CPUID String:
Thermal Design Power:
Thermal Specification:
VID Voltage Range:

LGA775
45 nm
C1
10677h
136W
55.5°C
0.85V – 1.3625V

Product Documentation:
http://www.intel.com/design/core2XE/documentation.htm

Intel P45 Motherboard

2009-06-20T21:46:00.000-07:00

The P45 is obviously the successor to Intel's last mainstream chipset, the P35. The two chipsets that preceded the P45, the X38 and X48, were mainly intended for high performance motherboards, though Asus has used the chipset for some more tame boards like the P5E64 WS Professional workstation motherboard, which sports an X38, and the P5E64 WS Evolution, an X48 version of the same motherboard. Like the P35, the P45 seems like it will be a good platform for a wide range of boards, from economy to performance.

I recently reviewed the Gigabyte EP45-DQ6, Gigabyte's mainstream P45 motherboard. It appears to be a stable, reliable board, something that a mainstream motherboard should be. The P45 market is already getting a little crowded, with something for everyone.

Today I am looking at the Asus P5Q-E, one of Asus' three budget-minded P45 motherboards, this one supporting CrossfireX, with two x 8 slots, and one x 4 slot (the primary PCI-E slot is x 16 when a single video card is used). It also sports heatpipe chipset cooling, and other features we'd expect only on Asus boards costing much more, all with an energy-saving theme. How will this board stand up to the requirements of enthusiasts? Read on to see.

Packaging

The P5Q-E comes in a box similar to most Asus economy boards, an unsleeved box smaller than their mainstream or gaming motherboards, in a shiny metallic blue motif. The box is covered front and back with features and specs.

Inside, the motherboard is separated from the bundle by a cardboard divider. The motherboard is on the bottom, in a static-free envelope.

Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Family

2009-06-20T21:43:00.000-07:00

Product Name	Max TDP	Intel® Virtualization Technology	Estimated 1k Unit Price	Status
Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q9650 (12M Cache, 3.00 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)	95 Watts		$316.00	Launched
Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q9550S (12M Cache, 2.83 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)	65 Watts		$320.00	Launched
Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q9550 (12M Cache, 2.83 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)	95 Watts		$266.00	Launched
Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q9450 (12M Cache, 2.66 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)	95 Watts		$316.00	Launched
Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q9400S (6M Cache, 2.66 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)	65 Watts		$277.00	Launched
Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q9400 (6M Cache, 2.66 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)	95 Watts		$213.00	Launched
Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q9300 (6M Cache, 2.50 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)	95 Watts		$213.00	Launched
Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q9100 (12M Cache, 2.26 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)	45 Watts		$851.00	Launched
Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q9000 (6M Cache, 2.00 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)	45 Watts		$348.00	Launched
Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q8400S (4M Cache, 2.66 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)	65 Watts		$245.00	Launched
Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q8400 (4M Cache, 2.66 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)	95 Watts		$183.00	Launched
Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q8300 (4M Cache, 2.50 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)	95 Watts	See SPEC Details	$183.00	Launched
Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q8200S (4M Cache, 2.33 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)	65 Watts		$213.00	Launched
Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q8200 (4M Cache, 2.33 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)	95 Watts		$163.00	Launched
Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q6700 (8M Cache, 2.66 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)	105 Watts		$266.00	Launched
Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q6600 (8M Cache, 2.40 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)	105 Watts		$183.00	Launched

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2009-06-20T21:36:00.000-07:00

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Why not Quad-Core

2009-06-19T21:24:00.000-07:00

Intel has been doing very well with their Core�2 Quad and Core 2 Extreme platforms, and we've been covering that here all along. And AMD recently launched their quad-core "Phenom" platform as well. So why not do a full quad-core comparison? Two reasons really.

First of all, AMD typically has production issues when introducing a new product, and thus usually have very few samples to go around. The Phenom was no different - they weren't even able to launch the processor running at speeds they'd originally intended. So they only work with a handful of sites on reviews (and many of those didn't even get samples of the Phenom, but were flown in to see benchmarks being done by AMD themselves).

About�5 years ago, back in the AthlonXP days, we sort of gave AMD a hard time for launching products that were not available in stores for quite a while after reviews came out. This was known as a 'paper launch'. In an attempt to be funny, we took liberties with their logo design�and their�"me" marketing slogan. Although the image was well received by our readers (and other webmasters), AMD wasn't too pleased with it. We apologized, and noted that it was indeed against their terms of service to modify their logos. Because of their stock issues, we basically got moved down to the bottom of the list of websites they wanted to work with. Ever since then, we've had to buy our AMD processors to review. This usually means we're quite a few days behind on most processor launches, because it still takes a while for new AMD products to show up on store shelves. It really sucked to have to buy a 4600+ for around $300 for the Core 2 Duo review,�only to see�its price was essentially cut in half the very next week. We weren't going to be late for Intel's most important CPU launch in years though.

So to answer the question; we haven't bought a Phenom yet, so we can't review it until we do. We'll have one soon enough though, possibly once AMD is able to get a faster one out there.

The second reason is a price issue. Sure, quad core systems provide a huge speed boost in many instances. But for many people, $250-300� is still too much to ask for a CPU. In terms of gaming, dual core is sufficient, and for the same price you are able to get a dual core CPU with a higher clock speed.

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2009-06-19T21:22:00.000-07:00

Dual-core desktop CPU bout: AMD vs. Intel

2009-06-19T21:15:00.000-07:00

You may recall a few months back when AMD took out full-page newspaper ads to challenge Intel to a dual-core server duel. Intel declined to take up AMD on its offer, but the challenge got us thinking: what would the results of a dual-core desktop CPU fight look like? Many people equate Windows PCs with Intel Pentium processors (and soon will likely be doing the same with Macs), but we've seen dual-core CPU AMD systems power ahead of dual-core Intel-based PCs on more than one occasion.

To answer the question once and for all, we circled up a bunch of cars in an abandoned parking garage and set ourselves to a no-holds-barred dual-core desktop CPU fistfight. AMD submitted its five dual-core CPUs, and Intel matched with its lineup of four. We built two test beds as nearly identical as we could for the two platforms and ran each chip through a battery of tests. We then ran those results through our price-vs.-performance calculator to find out not only which is the best overall dual-core CPU in terms of raw performance but also which one offers the most bang for your buck. Skip ahead to the official ruling if you want, but the match itself is interesting.

Million Dollar Memory

2009-06-17T03:42:00.000-07:00

The two 128Mb memory modules from the test machine. Current Australian price, a jaw-dropping $AU900 each. Perhaps some dealer's got pricing that's closer to the current $US250 or so for PC800 128Mb modules - with the P4 launch, I'm sure someone down under's going to start shifting RIMMs in a bit more bulk - but as I write this, Aussie RDRAM prices are still preposterous.
You can spend a lot more than $AU900 for 128Mb of PC800, if it's ECC memory (of which more later) with a fancy brand name on it. Even if you opt for basic PC600 modules, you're still talking $AU650 for 128Mb.
The abovementioned $US250, by the way, is just the low price I found on Pricewatch.com, after discarding the first few really dodgy options. Big-name US dealers, as opposed to deep-discounters with unknown morals, are selling PC800 128Mb modules for more than $US300.
So even if you buy from the States, I really can't see you getting modules to match these two for any less than $AU1200.
$AU1200 will buy you six decent PC133 128Mb SDRAM DIMMs, as used by most top of the line P-IIIs, at the moment. Or two DIMMs, an 800MHz Pentium III, and a good motherboard to put it on. With change.
What's so great about Rambus memory to justify the big prices?
Well, it's got a ton of bandwidth compared with ordinary SDRAM. But that's not as big a deal as you might think, and to understand why, you'll need a quick primer on the technology involved. I know I did.
So that you can share my pain, here's Rambus Memory 101. Pay attention, people.
Biggs! I hope you brought enough of those for everyone!

Intel Mobile Pentium 1200

2009-06-17T03:39:00.001-07:00

Intel Mobile Pentium III-M microprocessors were based on the last Pentium III core - Tualatin. These mobile processors featured a few performance enhancements such as larger size of L2 cache, data Prefetch Logic (DPL) feature and increased Front-Side Bus frequency. The mobile microprocessors had lower core voltage and power consumption than Mobile Pentium III CPUs based on Coppermine core. The mobile CPUs also had additional Deeper Sleep power-saving mode. Some OEM and all boxed Pentium III-M processors were packaged in 478-pin micro FC-PGA package. All other OEM mobile processors, including all low-voltage and ultra low voltage processors, were packaged in 479-ball micro FC-BGA package.

2009-06-17T03:38:00.001-07:00

Mobile Pentium III microprocessors in Ball Grid Array and micro Pin Grid Array packages included many features present on desktop Coppermine Pentium III CPUs. All mobile processors had 100 MHz Front Side Bus, 32 KB level 1 cache, 256 KB level 2 cache integrated with the core, and MMX and SSE instruction sets. The mobile microprocessors had slightly lower core voltage than desktop processors, and included additional power saving modes such as Quick Start and Deep Sleep. Majority of mobile CPUs also included SpeedStep mode. Mobile Pentium 3 processors were produced at speeds ranging from 400 MHz to 1 GHz.

Intel Processor Xenon

2009-06-17T03:36:00.001-07:00

Pentium III Xeon family was manufactured using two different cores:0.25 micron Xeon processors are based on Tanner core, which is very close to Pentium III Katmai core. The main difference between Tanner Xeons and Katmai Pentiums lies in the size and operating frequency of level 2 cache: the Xeon CPUs have much larger, up to 2 MB, L2 cache running at CPU frequency, that is twice as fast as Katmai L2 cache.Next generation of Xeon processors was produced using 0.18 micro technology. There were two different versions of these processors - with 100 and 133 MHz Front Side Bus frequency. All Xeon microprocessors with 133 MHz FSB were in effect Pentium III Coppermine processors in Xeon package. Like desktop Pentium III CPUs, they had 256 KB level 2 cache integrated on the processor core and didn't support quad-processing. Performance of these Xeons was no better than performance of desktop processors. Later Intel released real Xeon processors that could work in 4-way systems and had very large, up to 2 MB, L2 cache. The disadvantage of these processors was lower FSB - only 100 MHz.All Pentium 3 Xeon CPUs were packaged in the same bulky and heavy 330-contact SECC cartridge as Pentium II

Intel Processor 1000

2009-06-17T03:33:00.000-07:00

1 GHz256 KB L2 cache370-pin FC-PGA2 package

Intel Processor 600

2009-06-17T03:30:00.000-07:00

New generation of Intel Pentium III processors with Coppermine core featured not only better manufacturing technology (0.18 micron as opposed to 0.25 micron for Katmai core), but also different cache architecture and new package type. Smaller size of the new core allowed Intel to put level 2 cache on the the same die as the core. While new cache was two times smaller than the L2 cache on Katmai processors, it was twice as fast and had a few additional performance improvements. Because external cache chips were no longer required for the new core, it became possible to put the core on smaller and cheaper Flip-Chip Ping Grid Array package.

Intel Core 2 Extreme Processor

2009-06-17T03:23:00.000-07:00

Designed from the ground up for extreme competitive gaming and HD multimedia on the fly, the Intel® Core™2 Extreme processors are the world's highest performing quad-core¹ and dual-core² mobile processors. Delivering all the performance of a desktop, enabled in a revolutionary, sleek, and killer notebook.
As your ultimate engine for hi-def digital content creation, HD multimedia, and a rockin' hardcore gaming experience, these notebooks provide the raw power, responsiveness, and realism you need for the most compute-intensive and multi-threaded apps-wherever you want to be.
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Product Highlights

2009-06-17T03:22:00.000-07:00

1.26 GHz 370-pin FC-PGA2 package with 512 KB Advanced Transfer Cache (on-die, full-speed L2 cache)
1 GHz, 866, 850, 733, 700 and 600 MHz, 370-pin FC-PGA package
700, 500 and 400 MHz BGA2 package
1 GHz, 866 and 733 MHz processor supports 133 MHz processor side bus
256 Kbytes Advanced Transfer Cache (on-die, full-speed L2 cache)
Compatible with Intel® 840, 815, 815E, 810E2, 810 chipsets; Intel® 82801E C-ICH; Intel® 440BX AGPset and 440MX chipset

Pentium® III processors
Product Number
Core Speed (MHz)
L2 Cache
External Bus Speed (MHz)
Thermal Design Power (Max)
Voltage
Tjunction
Package
RK80530KZ012512
1.26 GHz
512K
133
29.5W
1.45V
69C*
370FC-PGA2
RB80526PZ001256
1 GHz
256K
133
29.0W
1.75V
75C
370FC-PGA
RB80526PY001256+
1 GHz
256K
100
29.0W
1.75V
75C
370FC-PGA
RB80526PZ866256
866
256K
133
26.1W
1.75V
80C
370FC-PGA
RB80526PY850256
850
256K
100
25.7W
1.75V
80C
370FC-PGA
RB80526PZ733256
733
256K
133
22.8W
1.75V
80C
370FC-PGA
RB80526PY700256
700
256K
100
21.9W
1.75V
80C
370FC-PGA
RB80526PY600256
600
256K
100
19.6W
1.75V
82C
370FC-PGA
* Tcase, not Tjunction+ For existing embedded applications using the Intel® 440BX chipset only. Drop ship only.

INTEL PROCESSOR hISTORY

2009-06-17T03:19:00.000-07:00

The Pentium® III processor is ideal for high performance applied computing. It supports highend communications, transaction terminal, and industrial automation applications. While incorporating new features and improvements, the Pentium III processor remains software compatible with previous members of the Intel microprocessor family.
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The Pentium III processor is validated with multiple chipsets for maximum flexibility and scalability. Combined with the Intel 840 chipset, the Pentium III processor provides high performance and bandwidth including dual processing and a second PCI bus. The 815, 815E, 810 and 440BX chipsets provide a scalable platform supporting a wide selection of Celeron® and Pentium III processors ranging from 66 to 133 MHz processor side bus speeds. The 440BX AGPset supports ECC for the highest data integrity and ISA for legacy I/O. The Intel 815, 815E and 810 chipsets utilize Intel Graphics Technology, an integrated graphics platform which provides more stability, higher quality graphics and a reduced OEM bill of materials cost.

Intel Processor

2009-06-17T03:12:00.000-07:00

2001: Intel® Xeon® Processor
The Intel® Xeon® processor is targeted for high-performance and mid-range, dual-processor workstations, dual and multi-processor server configurations coming in the future. The platform offers customers a choice of operating systems and applications, along with high performance at affordable prices. Intel Xeon processor-based workstations are expected to achieve performance increases between 30 and 90 percent over systems featuring Intel® Pentium® III Xeon® processors depending on applications and configurations. The processor is based on the Intel NetBurst™ architecture, which is designed to deliver the processing power needed for video and audio applications, advanced Internet technologies, and complex 3-D graphics.

2001: Intel® Itanium® Processor
The Itanium® processor is the first in a family of 64-bit products from Intel. Designed for high-end, enterprise-class servers and workstations, the processor was built from the ground up with an entirely new architecture based on Intel's Explicitly Parallel Instruction Computing (EPIC) design technology. The processor delivers world-class performance for the most demanding enterprise and high-performance computing applications, including e-Commerce security transactions, large databases, mechanical computer-aided engineering, and sophisticated scientific and engineering computing.

2002: Intel® Itanium® 2 Processor
The Itanium® 2 processor is the second member of the Itanium processor family, a line of enterprise-class processors. The family brings outstanding performance and the volume economics of the Intel® Architecture to the most data-intensive, business-critical and technical computing applications. It provides leading performance for databases, computer-aided engineering, secure online transactions, and more.

2003: Intel® Pentium® M Processor
The Intel® Pentium® M processor, the Intel® 855 chipset family, and the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2100 network connection are the three components of Intel® Centrino® processor technology. Intel Centrino processor technology is designed specifically for portable computing, with built-in wireless LAN capability and breakthrough mobile performance. It enables extended battery life and thinner, lighter mobile computers.