Intel introduced its Xeon 5100 processor, a chip intended for servers that will double the performance of previous Xeons while using 40% less power. The processor, formerly codenamed Woodcrest, will be available in six different versions from 1.6GHz to 3GHz and will integrate a 4MB L2 cache. Pricing ranges from $209 for the 1.6GHz 5110, up to $851 for the fastest 3.0GHz 5160 chip.
This is just the beginning of a flurry of releases from Intel featuring this latest low-power/high-efficiency configuration. Next on the road map is Conroe, the desktop version of the Xeon 5100, which Intel will call the Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 series, set for release on July 23rd. After that will be the Core 2 Duo T5000/T7000 series, mobile chips which will make their debut in August or September.
https://gizmodo.com/intel-to-ship-core-2-duo-chips-july-23-177023
As the heat produced by these chips diminishes, the battle between Intel and AMD heats up. This is going to be good.
Intel Introduces Xeon 5100 Server Chip [Washington Post]
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