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Posted: Tue, 16th Oct 2007 19:03 Post subject: Intel shows off 45nm Core 2 Extreme with 1.6GHz FSB

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At the Intel Developer Forum in Taiwan, Intel has given attendees a sneak preview of its upcoming Core 2 Extreme QX9770 processor. The guys at Fudzilla have the scoop, and apparently, Intel's unreleased quad-core monster is a sight to behold.

The Core 2 Extreme QX9770 is based on the "Penryn" core, and it combines 45nm process technology with a clock speed of 3.2GHz and a bus speed of 1600MHz. That bus speed is 20% faster than the 1333MHz FSB in Intel's current fastest quad-core CPU, the 3GHz Core 2 Extreme QX6850.

Desktop chips with 1600MHz FSBs may not hit stores just yet, though. Intel's first 45nm CPUs—including the upcoming Core 2 Extreme QX9650—will have 1333MHz FSBs.

Incidentally, Intel commissioned Charles "Fugger" Wirth to overclock the QX9770, and the chip reportedly managed a whopping 5.6GHz. Fudzilla says it broke the SuperPi world record with a time of 8.4 seconds, as well.

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Posted: Tue, 16th Oct 2007 19:53 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

45nm, how small can it get seesh, can't wait when it's under 1nm

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Posted: Tue, 16th Oct 2007 20:12 Post subject:

I'll get smaller and smaller... anyway would like to see that monster in action. It'll probably cost a zillion $ Sad

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thats true you know. newton didnt discover gravity. the apple told him about it, and then he killed it. the core was never found.

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Posted: Tue, 16th Oct 2007 20:37 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Intel is allready working on 32nm. Release 2009 At least they are showing of the waffers... http://www.fudzilla.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3622&Itemid=1 But dont despair, there will be "other" enthusiast versions out in January. http://www.dailytech.com/Intel+Preps+45nm+Quadcore+Desktop+Launch/article9070.htm

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Posted: Tue, 16th Oct 2007 22:12 Post subject:

E8500 3.16 GHz @ 1333 MHz 65W 6MB $266
That's a GREAT deal... Can't wait! I want it now!! Smile

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thats true you know. newton didnt discover gravity. the apple told him about it, and then he killed it. the core was never found.

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Posted: Tue, 16th Oct 2007 22:29 Post subject:

dingo_d wrote:

E8500 3.16 GHz @ 1333 MHz 65W 6MB $266
That's a GREAT deal... Can't wait! I want it now!! :)

yeah that's pretty nice, raw power is probably not really noticeably better than the E6850 which is at 3ghz and costs the same, but the 45nm process should increase it's overclockabilty even further, which is already damn good with the current CPUs.
And on top of that we get SSE4.1

I think that pic says it all.
Sure, there will not be many applications which can take advantage of it like that but that's a pretty kickass increase in divx encoding performance over a 65nm conroe at the same clockspeed.

this just sucks for people who got a Core 2 Duo supporting motherboard a few months ago which doesn't support the new 45nm CPUs.

It's almost as bad as when intel came out with the Core 2 Duos and you'd have to get a new motherboard even if you were already on socket 775.

Oh well.. thank god I only upgraded 2 months ago and got myself a nice P35 chipset motherboard that is ready for the new 45nm CPUs.
I'll probably get one of these new kickass yorkfield 45nm quad cores some time next year.
My core 2 duo E6550@2.8ghz should be enough for most things coming out now.

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