32nm Quad's and Hexa's coming in March?

[Hey Zeus]

All 32nm, All coming out in March according to Wikipedia.

1366 Ofcourse

Quad :

Xeon W5677 3467 MHz 4 x 256 KB ? MB 2 x ??? GT/s QPI 26x 3 x DDR3-1333 130 W LGA 1366 March 16, 2010
Xeon X5667 3067 MHz 4 x 256 KB ? MB 2 x ??? GT/s QPI 23x 3 x DDR3-1333 95 W LGA 1366 March 16, 2010
Xeon E5640 2667 MHz 4 x 256 KB ? MB 2 x ??? GT/s QPI 20x 3 x DDR3-1066 80 W LGA 1366 March 16, 2010
Xeon E5630 2533 MHz 4 x 256 KB ? MB 2 x ??? GT/s QPI 19x 3 x DDR3-1066 80 W LGA 1366 March 16, 2010
Xeon E5620 2400 MHz 4 x 256 KB ? MB 2 x ??? GT/s QPI 18x 3 x DDR3-1066 80 W LGA 1366 March 16, 2010
Xeon L5630 2133 MHz 4 x 256 KB ? MB 2 x ??? GT/s QPI 16x 3 x DDR3-1066 40 W LGA 1366 March 16, 2010
Xeon L5609 1867 MHz 4 x 256 KB ? MB 2 x ??? GT/s QPI 14x 3 x DDR3-1066 40 W LGA 1366 March 16, 2010

6 Core :

Xeon X5680 3333 MHz 6 x 256 KB 12 MB 2 x ??? GT/s QPI 25x 3 x DDR3-1333 130 W LGA 1366 March 16, 2010
Xeon X5670 2933 MHz 6 x 256 KB 12 MB 2 x ??? GT/s QPI 22x 3 x DDR3-1333 95 W LGA 1366 March 16, 2010
Xeon X5660 2800 MHz 6 x 256 KB 12 MB 2 x ??? GT/s QPI 21x 3 x DDR3-1333 95 W LGA 1366 March 16, 2010
Xeon X5650 2667 MHz 6 x 256 KB 12 MB 2 x ??? GT/s QPI 20x 3 x DDR3-1333 95 W LGA 1366 March 16, 2010

 

[Gillbot]

I've been hearing Mid march also, but the one in my hand says otherwise.

 

[cbn]

I wonder how these will compare to "Sandy Bridge".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Sandy_Bridge_%28microarchitecture)

Notice IGP and only 8 MB L3 cache listed in the specs.

 

[IntelUser2000]

I wonder how these will compare to "Sandy Bridge".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Sandy_Bridge_(microarchitecture)

Notice IGP and only 8 MB L3 cache listed in the specs.

That's kind of a strange question if you ask me. These Xeons have zero architectural enhancements aside from the AES-NI. 6 core will be faster in HEAVILY multi-threaded apps, but at this point its pushing it a little with that many threads. Anyway, there will be Sandy Bridge with 6 cores so it'll be at least equal.

 

[wwswimming]

will you be able to use the 6 core in an X58 motherboard with normal DDR3 ?

 

[Gillbot]

will you be able to use the 6 core in an X58 motherboard with normal DDR3 ?

I believe so

 

[A554SS1N]

The prices of these will probably be ridiculous, so it's not something that will change most peoples choices.

 

[exar333]

The Xeon E5640 interests me the most beacuse it is should be relatively affordable <$500 with 12MB cache. IMHO, this will beat any standard i7 quad (extreme or not) due to being 32nm AND coming with the extra cache.

 

[exar333]

I just noticed the L-series is only 40w TDP! That is impressive!!

 

[Ben90]

*snip*

 

[Chiropteran]

I just noticed the L-series is only 40w TDP! That is impressive!!

There are a couple others here not listed in the OP:

http://www.guru3d.com/news/intel-launches-13-sixcore-xeon-cpus-on-march-16-2010/

The hex-core L5640 (2.26GHz, 60W) is even more interesting than the 40W quads IMO.

edit: hey look, they are already availible: txt

 

[Rezist]

So where's the consumer 32 nm quad cores for 1156?

 

[Maximilian]

So where's the consumer 32 nm quad cores for 1156?

You dont get any yet

 

[cbn]

That's kind of a strange question if you ask me. These Xeons have zero architectural enhancements aside from the AES-NI. 6 core will be faster in HEAVILY multi-threaded apps, but at this point its pushing it a little with that many threads. Anyway, there will be Sandy Bridge with 6 cores so it'll be at least equal.

Yeah but Sandy Bridge with an IGP is for the mainstream socket right? Would memory performance be compromised in the same way as it is for Core i3?

 

[Acanthus]

I need tray prices!

 

[aigomorla]

So where's the consumer 32 nm quad cores for 1156?

u guys wont get any period i think.

Intel is gonna shift more to IGP on the 1156.

If you do get one, its not going to be until sandy bridge.

Sorry to point this out but, ive said numerous times 1156 is not the board to get if your a cpu person.
You will feel neutered compared to the options the X58 will have on 32nm.

Intel only teased u with the recient i7 line up to shift to 1156, now you guys will feel a real wall between X58 and 1156.

 

[Rezist]

I don't have either socket yet. But the price premium for x58 over P55 is quite a barrier to entry for Intel then. Maybe AMD will have a future sellings quads with cheap mobos where intel will only sell dual cores.

 

[exar333]

I don't have either socket yet. But the price premium for x58 over P55 is quite a barrier to entry for Intel then. Maybe AMD will have a future sellings quads with cheap mobos where intel will only sell dual cores.

An extra $50-75 for a board is a "barrier"? There are $300+ "FTW" P55 boards out that people buy....

I know people have beaten the MC deal to death, but the i7 920 has been at $200 for a YEAR. If you aren't by a MC, you can order one online for <$250 very easily.

You also don't have to run triple-channel RAM either; it's not really bandwidth starved much if you are running dual-channel at 1333 or higher speeds.

BTW - Intel has cheap MBs too. Cheap is cheap.

 

[Munky]

u guys wont get any period i think.

Intel is gonna shift more to IGP on the 1156.

If you do get one, its not going to be until sandy bridge.

Sorry to point this out but, ive said numerous times 1156 is not the board to get if your a cpu person.
You will feel neutered compared to the options the X58 will have on 32nm.

Intel only teased u with the recient i7 line up to shift to 1156, now you guys will feel a real wall between X58 and 1156.

Enthusiasts who wanted a hex-core would have bought 1366 from the start, people were aware of the 1156 limitations back then. For people like myself who are primarily concerned with gaming performance, there's no need for hex core, and definitely won't be until at least a few years from now.

 

[aigomorla]

Enthusiasts who wanted a hex-core would have bought 1366 from the start, people were aware of the 1156 limitations back then. For people like myself who are primarily concerned with gaming performance, there's no need for hex core, and definitely won't be until at least a few years from now.

gamers are never focused on CPU's.

There focused on GPU's.

And if ur a hardcore gamer, then still a X58 is a better option because of better bandwith in scalable cards scenarios.

If your a gamer, you would be wanting to break 600 dollars on the new Nvidia card, or HD5870 over a 32nm quadcore.

 

[toyota]

gamers are never focused on CPU's.

There focused on GPU's.

And if ur a hardcore gamer, then still a X58 is a better option because of better bandwith in scalable cards scenarios.

If your a gamer, you would be wanting to break 600 dollars on the new Nvidia card, or HD5870 over a 32nm quadcore.

many gamers are most certainly focused on cpus too.

 

[aigomorla]

many gamers are most certainly focused on cpus too.

not really..

im sorry but a 2-4+ fps gain on cpu end... is not as worthy as a 20+ fps limit on the gpu end.

Its just this.. if you bought 1156, its not because it was better, it was straight up because you couldnt afford or didnt see the need to spend on a 1366.

Thats all there is to it.

And because you guys cheaped on the hardware.. and yes i will say you cheaped out on hardware, you will pay for it in the lack of upgrades.

I told/said this B4 the i7's even rolled out.
Intel is gonna mesh there high end users with servers.

Which is why u dont see me owning even 1 1156 platforms.
And why my recommendations always go out to 1366.

 

[toyota]

not really..

im sorry but a 2-4+ fps gain on cpu end... is not as worthy as a 20+ fps limit on the gpu end.

Its just this.. if you bought 1156, its not because it was better, it was straight up because you couldnt afford or didnt see the need to spend on a 1366.

Thats all there is to it.

And because you guys cheaped on the hardware.. and yes i will say you cheaped out on hardware, you will pay for it in the lack of upgrades.

I told his B4 the i7's even rolled out.
Intel is gonna mesh there high end users with servers.

where does this magical 2-4 fps compared to 20fps ratio come from? the fact is that a gamer that is buying a high end video card most certainly will pay attention to his cpu choice too. saying that gamers "never" focus on cpus is completely false. please show me one 5870 user that is using an Athlon 64. the vast majority of hardcore gamers especially those running multi gpu setups buy(or at least want) an i5/i7 or Phenom 2 and overclock it. why do you think that is? its because they do pay attention to the cpu choice even if the gpu is their main concern.

 

[aigomorla]

where does this magical 2-4 fps compared to 20fps ratio come from? the fact is that a gamer that is buying a high end video card most certainly will pay attention to his cpu choice too. saying that gamers never focus on cps is completely false. please show me one 5870 user that is using an Athlon 64. the vast majority of hardcore gamers especially those running multi gpu setups buy(or at least want) an i5/i7 or Phenom 2 and overclock it. why do you think that is? its because they do pay attention to the cpu choice.

Its been shown on average a cpu upgrade will only net 2-4 fps.

While a gpu upgrade will net way more.

So if your a gamer... would you rather buy a i5 750 -> i7 860
OR would u grab another HD5870?

I dont think i need to say anymore. If you had a budget that large to get both, then why didnt you go 1366 setup, where they all on average have 3x pci-e slots and not just 2 that a P55 has?

 

[toyota]

Its been shown on average a cpu upgrade will only net 2-4 fps.

While a gpu upgrade will net way more.

So if your a gamer... would you rather buy a i5 750 -> i7 860
OR would u grab another HD5870?

I dont think i need to say anymore. If you had a budget that large to get both, then why didnt you go 1366 setup, where they all on average have 3x pci-e slots and not just 2 that a P55 has?

it just depends on what you are working with to begin with. really it was wrong of you to they "never" focus on cpus and thats what I had an issue with. any gamer with sense knows that he is going to need a decent cpu to push a high end gpu setup. so yes they do pay attention to the cpu choice even if the gpu is their main concern.