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Gabriel Ikram (Blog) - September 28, 2007 4:44 AM

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Intel's Extreme Edition "Yorkfield" processor will launch on November 12; sub-3.0 GHz variants will launch in the first half of January 2008

Intel’s latest roadmap reveals upcoming additions to its desktop processor lineup. Unfortunately, anybody awaiting a straightforward naming convention will need to hold out a bit longer as the processor numbers for desktop Yorkfield and Wolfdale chips complicate the naming situation even further.

The launch of an Extreme Edition version of a chip before mainstream offerings follows Intel’s modus operandi, and as such the rest of the Penryn family will not be seen until the first half of January 2008. The company ambiguously names January 2nd through 20th as the slated launch date for the processors, though companies generally tend to time launch events with trade shows. The 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show starts on January 7, 2008.

Yorkfield Quad-Core Desktop - 1333 MHz FSB
Model	Core Frequency	TDP	L2 Cache	Launch Price
QX9650	3.0 GHz	130W	12MB	$999
Q9950	2.83 GHz	95W	12MB	$530
Q9450	2.66 GHz	95W	12MB	$316
Q9300	2.50 GHz	95W	6MB	$266

The first of the new desktop processors, the quad-core Yorkfield-based QX9650, will be released on November 12 at an expected price of $999. The operating frequency of Intel's highest end 45nm quad-core at launch will be 3.0 GHz.

Desktop Penryn processors will not launch with the 1600 MHz front-side bus. Intel's halo enthusiast Skulltrail V8 platform uses 1600 MHz workstation processors on a server-class motherboard and chipset.

The Intel Q9550, Q9450 and Q9300 will be the first of the mainstream Yorkfield offerings. At $266, the 45nm 2.50 GHz Q9300 replaces the 65nm 2.4 GHz Q6600.

Wolfdale Dual-Core Desktop - 1333 MHz FSB
Model	Core Frequency	TDP	L2 Cache	Launch Price
E8500	3.16 GHz	65W	6MB	$266
E8400	3.00 GHz	65W	6MB	$183
E8200	2.66 GHz	65W	6MB	N/A

Intel guidance also suggests an intermediate SKU between E8400 and E8200, aptly named the E8300. This processor will eventually replace the 2.83 GHz dual-core processor previously named E8200. Since the E8300 and E8200 specifications are not set in stone, neither is the final pricing. Intel's lowest price-point for dual-core 65nm is $163, and it's safe to wager that the E8300 or E8200 will also carry the same pricing.

Before Intel's media-blitz on November 12, the company will silently launch the 65nm 2.4 GHz dual-core E4600 Conroe processor on October 21, 2007.

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Q6600 vs Q9300?

By Sagath on 9/28/2007 8:23:36 AM , Rating: 2

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The Intel Q9550, Q9450 and Q9300 will be the first of the mainstream Yorkfield offerings. At $266, the 45nm 2.50 GHz Q9300 replaces the 65nm 2.6 GHz Q6600.

The Q6600 is 2.4 GHz, not 2.6. So your actually gaining 100mhz for the same pricepoint by buying the Q9300. I just wonder how well it will overclock compared to those B3/G0 Q6600's. If it doesnt hit 3.2+ consistantly on air, the Q6600 could still be the better enthusiast buy.

RE: Q6600 vs Q9300?

By B166ER on 9/28/07, Rating: -1

RE: Q6600 vs Q9300?

By Treckin on 9/28/2007 12:42:51 PM , Rating: 2

what?

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RE: Q6600 vs Q9300?

By B166ER on 9/28/07, Rating: -1

RE: Q6600 vs Q9300?

By Dactyl on 9/28/2007 2:44:24 PM , Rating: 5

(Begin Translation of previous post into English)

It is true that the Q6600 is a known quantity. Its potential for overclocking is well-established.

However, it is my personal belief that the 45nm part will be able to achieve similar or higher clocks, because it is 45nm. I don't have evidence for this, but I expect it would be true.

Even if the 45nm part only clocks up to 2.8GHz, I will be most grateful that it is inexpensive and that I got "something for nothing"--300MHz of overclock. It pleases me greatly when I am able to overclock my processors.

(End Dactyl Form Translation Service)

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