Intel Penryn desktop processors listed

[JPB]

Intel has revealed its upcoming desktop CPU's during IDF and the 45nm Penryn based processors will arrive as early as in November this year with the introduction of the quad core Extreme Edition QX9650.

The QX9650 will be clocked at 3GHz and it along with the upcoming models will remain on the 1,333MHz bus. It will also be Intel's first desktop processor to feature 12MB of L2 cache. The TDP is very high at 130W, so it's vital to have a good cooler with this baby.

In January 2008, Intel will launch the remaning desktop parts and you can see the upcoming models in the chart below. The Q models are quad cores and the E models are dual cores, just as it is with the current processors from Intel.

We don't have any details on pricing as yet, but we'd expect the QX9650 to launch at the standard US$999 price point if Intel holds true to its past.


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[Energizer Bunny]

Lol

Gonna have to keep the QX9650 in the freezer by the looks of things.

 

[ArchAngel777]

The only thing that worries me about the low tier penryn is the CPU multiplier... You can pickup a good QC right now and exepect 3.0 - 3.33 with many different FSB configurations, but with penryn, that will be a different story. You will really only be able to use FSB to overclock the ones that would be in the lower price range (7.5 multi)... Bummer... So, in theory, the Q6600 is limited by it clock speed more so than these new low tier penryns, but the penryns might be limited more so by the FSB...

I heard some of the new P35 boards are doing 500FSB, but is that the norm, or the exception?

 

[Toadster]

130W is pretty much the standard for the highest end CPUs... not a big deal

this will be a pretty amazing CPU given the IDF press!
http://blogs.intel.com/technol...ul_otellini_looks.html

 

[bryanW1995]

I'm disappointed. I heard a couple months ago that they were releasing the first extreme edition at 3.33. Hmmmm, I wonder why they aren't...anyone? anyone? yes, mr ruiz, oh, you are to blame?

 

[Phynaz]

Originally posted by: bryanW1995
I'm disappointed. I heard a couple months ago that they were releasing the first extreme edition at 3.33. Hmmmm, I wonder why they aren't...anyone? anyone? yes, mr ruiz, oh, you are to blame?

Yep, I'd say Hector is the reason why. There's no need from a business perspective for Intel to release anything faster.

 

[coldpower27]

Originally posted by: bryanW1995
I'm disappointed. I heard a couple months ago that they were releasing the first extreme edition at 3.33. Hmmmm, I wonder why they aren't...anyone? anyone? yes, mr ruiz, oh, you are to blame?

It too bad I guess Intel isn't really filling threatened anymore in the desktop sector, though judging by the clockspeed we should at least see a 3.16 version to match the E8500 somewhere down the line minimum.

 

[bryanW1995]

For us o'cers it's not a big deal, but that is still a serious letdown.

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: Energizer Bunny
Lol

Gonna have to keep the QX9650 in the freezer by the looks of things.

Wait arent good phase units from AC's and not Fridges? Expecially a cascade unit? They use dual compressors off AC's from what i thought.

Most Phase unit's compressors come from AC units. They are much more durable.


Also i thought the yorkie QX was a 6950. Since when did it turn into a 9650?


Bleh, i should ask him directly over at XS.

Edit: cooling used was a triple cascade phase unit:

http://67.90.82.13/forums/showthread.php?t=126496

 

[JackPack]

It should be pretty obvious the QX isn't 130W.

The 3.2 GHz (X5482) quad-core part for DP is 120W.

They're holding onto the 130W envelope in case a 3.33+ part is needed.

 

[zach0624]

3ghz and 130w tdp, I don''t see much difference between it and the qx6850, fsb is the same even. I'm dissapointed that its not 3.3ghz I really don't see the point of getting it especially if you need a freaking tuniq just to run it stock. Maybe the cache will make a difference. Thanks alot hector.

 

[aigomorla]

well i did get a confirmation that its going to be indeed a QX9650.


i'll let you guys know coming november when there released how well they do.

 

[Acanthus]

Those TDPs are way out of whack for a die shrink.

 

[bryanW1995]

intel is in the same quandry as nvidia: why increase performance when you're the unquestioned leader and will be for another 6 mos minimum with your current systems? let's face it, they sell millions of cpus per year. how many more will they sell at 3.33 instead of 3.0? 5000? 2000? and those sales would just be to people who would have bought a 3.5 ghz penryn or nehalem 9 months later, anyway. maybe quandry isn't the right word to use. what about "great situation"? yeah, that's probably more accurate.

 

[Idontcare]

Originally posted by: Acanthus
Those TDPs are way out of whack for a die shrink.

Aren't they though? Hi-k should have given them a 10x gate-leakage reduction for same gate-delay...and since we are basically comparing ~3GHz processors the gate delay is presumably near-identical...so what is generating all the freaken heat?

Please dear god don't tell me they went and did another Northwood->Prescott thing with Conroe->Penryn...

 

[bryanW1995]

I think that all the info that we've gotten recently confirms that conroe is simply a badass mofo of a chip. Penryn has significantly more transistors yet barely ekes out a clock/clock improvement. TDP numbers are not looking as nice as expected from the die shrink, probably due to increased transistor counts. AMD can't even catch up to it with barcelona. 18 mos and still going strong!

 

[IntelUser2000]

I'm disappointed. I heard a couple months ago that they were releasing the first extreme edition at 3.33. Hmmmm, I wonder why they aren't...anyone? anyone? yes, mr ruiz, oh, you are to blame

Probably just because they'll release 3.33GHz later like they did with the Pentium 4 EE models. And X48 chipset based Penryn with 1600MHz FSB may reach much higher clock speeds. I think its possible we might see 3.4GHz Penryn on the X48 chipset(not Skulltrail, but a single socket enthusiast chipset).