TDP drop in latest P4 stepping

mmathewsnz

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Dec 1, 2004
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I was wondering how it is possible for Intel to decreased the TDP for the 3.4GHz Prescott/90nm cored LGA775 P4 from 115W to 84W in the latest (E0) stepping?

I understand that a stepping involves a revision of the wafer mask and that this can solve any electrical issues etc. but that's a 25%+ drop in TDP.

I note the core voltage has dropped from 1.4V to 1.287-1.4V.


Is this is real drop or is it just Intel marketing?


Can anyone enlighten me?