Intel 45nm desktop processors coming in November

[NoStateofMind]

Intel 45nm desktop processors coming in November

Intel plans to release the first 45nm desktop CPU, the Core 2 Extreme QX9650 on November 11, according to sources at motherboard makers.

The quad-core CPU will offer a frequency of 3.0GHz with 1333MHz FSB and 12MB L2 cache. As is typical for products in the Extreme series, pricing for the CPU will be set at US$999 in 1000-unit tray quantities.

In an update to previous reports, three 45nm quad-core CPUs (Yorkfield) and another three 45nm dual-core CPUs (Wolfdale) for desktops will be launched in January next year, noted the sources.

 

[Keysplayr]

I wonder if they'll stop making Core 2 Duo's/Quads after January. Looking forward to these new chips.

 

[clarkey01]

I really want a quad core...I may hold off getting a Q6600 and wait a year and see what quad's are about then.

 

[biostud]

Originally posted by: keysplayr2003
I wonder if they'll stop making Core 2 Duo's/Quads after January. Looking forward to these new chips.

....do you mean 65nm chips?

 

[coldpower27]

Originally posted by: keysplayr2003
I wonder if they'll stop making Core 2 Duo's/Quads after January. Looking forward to these new chips.

Conroe and Kentsfield will still be in production as the 65nm process winds down, but I don't think Intel has reached the crossover point just yet, where 50/50 break happens that happens like 6-9 months after the new process comes online. More likely Intel will start getting rid of the higher bin 65nm SKU and only using it as a value process.

 

[Keysplayr]

Originally posted by: biostud

Originally posted by: keysplayr2003
I wonder if they'll stop making Core 2 Duo's/Quads after January. Looking forward to these new chips.

....do you mean 65nm chips?

Yes, sorry. I meant 65nm.

 

[MarcVenice]

Not immediatly, but they will. The 45nm chips are more cost efficient in production so it be stupid not to.