Core 2 Duo E4300

[The-Noid]

 

[Avalon]

Originally posted by: Yoxxy
You all realize that this chip is a Core 2 Duo, that had one bad core right? You make more profit if you just disable the core and sell it as a single core rather then not making any money. That is why they have lowered the fsb as well, because a lot of conroes have problems with very high fsbs.

AMD has done this for quite some time with their single cores as well.

There will be some made that are just single core, but the vast majority are going to be failed dual cores.

Cheers.

It's supposed to be a dual core chip. Core 2 Solos aren't supposed to be released until 2H '07, if at all.

 

[VooDooAddict]

Even for non-overclocking folks I see this as a great CPU instead of the e6300.

When's it expected out?

 

[BladeVenom]

Originally posted by: DrMrLordX
At stock settings, the older E6300 and E6400 will probably outperform the E4300. The older chips also have EIST for what it's worth.

Agreed, and with 90% of people buying pre-built computers it's just another budget chip to compete against the x2 3800 and 3600. It's only going to replace the 6300 and 6400 for budget overclockers, a rather small portion of the market. It also creates positive publicity from computer enthusiasts. Also it may get those who haven't already upgraded to a C2D to switch to Intel.

I only wish that they would release it before Christmas, please Intel.

 

[homestarmy]

Originally posted by: DrMrLordX
We have no idea what the E4xxx chips will be like OC-wise. Remember that those chips will have a different core than the E6xxx chips we're seeing now. No VT, no EIST, and phsyically less L2 cache (the E6300 and E6400 seem to have 4 megs l2 with have the l2 disabled). It may not be appropriate to make assumptions about E4xxx overclocking at this point.

However, a 9x multiplier could translate into speeds as high as 4 ghz. Existing boards can already hit 444.4 mhz FSB from time to time.

Less cache can mean better OC too. This was the case often with 128kb Semprons vs 256kb Semprons and Athlons.

 

[Xvys]

From what I understand, the E4300/800 and E6300/1066 are exactly the same chip design, but the E4300 has the Virtualization Technology feature disabled...which is not really that big of deal. I think the E4300 will canabalize the E6300/6400 sales. But perhaps that was the intention all along as it will almost be the same price (~$150). Perhaps Intel will turn up the wick and introduce newer models (i.e. E6900/7000) with the multiplyer cranked up. As we all know, the C2D can be substantially overclocked and has much headroom to bring out 3.0ghz models and higher.