"Intel updates desktop CPU details"

[NoobyDoo]

DigiTimes Link

Better read it in full ...

Intel has updated its partners with details its latest desktop CPU roadmap, as well issuing product discontinuance notice (PDN), end of life (EOL) and price cut schedules for the next few months, sources at motherboard makers have disclosed.

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[angry hampster]

I may have to snatch up a Q6600 if the price is right.

 

[healthier]

So much of new launches from Intel. It is very happier to note that new versions are relaesed as often.

 

[v8envy]

Reading between the lines this puts the Q8200 at US$193 on Oct 19th. I think we may well see special deals on Q6600s for around $160 or so at the usual suspects. Awesome news for budget enthusiasts!

 

[VirtualLarry]

They're discontinuing the E2220 already? That essentially means that all of the E2xxx 65nm chips are going EOL. Tough break for those with mobos that do NOT support 45nm chips. Time to buy now if you fit into that catagory.
(My 775dual-VSTA boards come to mind, although there's a new BETA bios that allows using an E7200 on them.)

 

[nerp]

E5300. Hmm. Higher multiplier than the E5200? Damn.

 

[KingstonU]

So should I have waited to buy my Q9550?

 

[Quiksilver]

Interesting that they are putting out PDN's on the Q9450 and not say the Q6600...

 

[firewolfsm]

They will keep at least one 65nm part out on the market for a while as they haven't updated all their facilities yet.

 

[Idontcare]

Originally posted by: firewolfsm
They will keep at least one 65nm part out on the market for a while as they haven't updated all their facilities yet.

Ordinarily the competition takes this option off the table for you, so your once state-of-the-art 65nm production lines would 100% shift to producing next year's chipsets and Itaniums, etc.

But without the competition doing much to make a 65nm Q6600 a non-viable product, it gives Intel yet one more thing to do with their qualified lines when it comes to product mixes and gross margins.

 

[nyker96]

Originally posted by: Idontcare

Originally posted by: firewolfsm
They will keep at least one 65nm part out on the market for a while as they haven't updated all their facilities yet.

Ordinarily the competition takes this option off the table for you, so your once state-of-the-art 65nm production lines would 100% shift to producing next year's chipsets and Itaniums, etc.

But without the competition doing much to make a 65nm Q6600 a non-viable product, it gives Intel yet one more thing to do with their qualified lines when it comes to product mixes and gross margins.

my take is that the Q6600 is the only 65nm left that's been produced on the 65nm line. rest all going 45nm soon or very soon. So the q6600 essentially is sucking up any remaining 65nm capacity Intel has left over. From the article it seems all other 65nm cpus are going EOL by beginning next year. I'd even think q6600s will phase out very soon as well.

 

[GundamF91]

While running existing production line makes cost saving sense in most factories, it's not the case with chip fabrication. Miniaturization is key to low cost and high yield. The Q6600 will be phased out as soon as Intel upgrades their fab to handle 45nm. Their yield and productivity on 45nm waffers are much better than 65nm fab.