Who here is interested in and looking foward to Intel's upcoming 6-core processor the Core i9
In early 2010, Intel's die-shrink to 32nm leads to the first available desktop processors in the Westmere generation; the Clarkdale Core i5 6xx. In the second quarter of 2010, we are to expect the high-end Gulftown chip, Which is rumored to be called Core i9 a 6-core processor.
The Gulftown would be launched exclusively as an Extreme Edition processor for Socket 1366 only, like the current Bloomfield Core i7 975 XE. With 6 cores and HyperThreading, the chip is capable of processing 12 threads simultaneously. The Gulftown is to sport 6x256 kB of L2 cache and 12 MB of L3 memory. It's rumored that the TDP (Thermal Design Power, which represents the maximum amount of power the cooling system in a computer is required to dissipate.) will be specified at 130 watts. But it is still unknown what the Gulftown's final clock frequencies will be, but the multiplier won't be locked and Turbo Boost is supported as well.
The processor's integrated memory controller is compatible with DDR3-memory at a 1066 MHz clock frequency. The Gulftown uses Intel's QPI connection to communicate with the X58 chipset.
The six-core (hexacore) processor codenamed Gulftown, with support for only Socket LGA1366 is based on 32nm technology, operating / starting at 2.4GHz (18*133MHz), with 12MB of L3 cache; and it is compatible with the X58 chipset.
The 32nm Gulftown 6-core (or hexa-core), chip will launch in Q1 2010 as the first true chip in the Westmere family, the successor to Nehalem. Intel Core i9 will appeal to and is intended for a highly enthusiast market niche, as it is based solely on socket LGA 1366 and retains compatibility with the X58 chipset which isn’t going anywhere in the foreseeable future.
From a clearly analytical perspective, Core i9 Gulftown can be viewed as Core i7 + 2, with 6 physical cores, a total thread count of 12 and a 50 percent L3 cache increase over Core i7 Bloomfield. It should also be know that Gulftown will not include an IGP core alongside the 32nm CPU (no chip integrated graphics controller), so nothing changes on the graphics front.
Intel's X58 chipset and socket LGA1366 only (like the Bloomfield) will be required - this chip will not be compatible with any i5 (Clarksdale) motherboards socket LGA1156.
And here is how it breaks down and compares with the rest of the new modern processors:
The Gulftown would be launched exclusively as an Extreme Edition processor for Socket 1366 only, like the current Bloomfield Core i7 975 XE. With 6 cores and HyperThreading, the chip is capable of processing 12 threads simultaneously. The Gulftown is to sport 6x256 kB of L2 cache and 12 MB of L3 memory. It's rumored that the TDP (Thermal Design Power, which represents the maximum amount of power the cooling system in a computer is required to dissipate.) will be specified at 130 watts. But it is still unknown what the Gulftown's final clock frequencies will be, but the multiplier won't be locked and Turbo Boost is supported as well.
The processor's integrated memory controller is compatible with DDR3-memory at a 1066 MHz clock frequency. The Gulftown uses Intel's QPI connection to communicate with the X58 chipset.
The six-core (hexacore) processor codenamed Gulftown, with support for only Socket LGA1366 is based on 32nm technology, operating / starting at 2.4GHz (18*133MHz), with 12MB of L3 cache; and it is compatible with the X58 chipset.
The 32nm Gulftown 6-core (or hexa-core), chip will launch in Q1 2010 as the first true chip in the Westmere family, the successor to Nehalem. Intel Core i9 will appeal to and is intended for a highly enthusiast market niche, as it is based solely on socket LGA 1366 and retains compatibility with the X58 chipset which isn’t going anywhere in the foreseeable future.
From a clearly analytical perspective, Core i9 Gulftown can be viewed as Core i7 + 2, with 6 physical cores, a total thread count of 12 and a 50 percent L3 cache increase over Core i7 Bloomfield. It should also be know that Gulftown will not include an IGP core alongside the 32nm CPU (no chip integrated graphics controller), so nothing changes on the graphics front.
Intel's X58 chipset and socket LGA1366 only (like the Bloomfield) will be required - this chip will not be compatible with any i5 (Clarksdale) motherboards socket LGA1156.
And here is how it breaks down and compares with the rest of the new modern processors:
Tags: 6, core, gulftown, i9, intel, lga1366
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Permalink Reply by Brian on -
i dont typically buy Intel, ive had very few good experiences with them.
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Permalink Reply by Gibson on -
I Don't normally either, Personally, they packed together 2 Intel Xeon Quad's Making an 8-Core mac Now this.
Whatever, to be honest with you, a High speed 3ghz+ Dual-Core is the way to go still because of the software, once software has made it's way past dual core technology, then you hit on tripple core (FOR AMD) and Quad's etc...........they could make 32NM Dual's and Quad's not Six's however intel's gotta release some six's because AMD is also moving 6-cores...and i'm assuming it will come as usual after their server conter part's release, witch in august, we seen AMD's Opteron move to a 6-core Line. But amd is always ahead for servers...we will see amd hexa-core probly after the Core i9's are released...as overly expensive...and overly powerful both companie's hexa-cores are going to be i'm not sure they will sell big, only to those who like having over kill. I'm highly assuming AMD's Phenom hexa-core line will be more successful then the core i9, these CORE ## ...time for something new like Core 2 Hexa or something LOL?
I will be happy with my Core i7 940, 45NM 3.6Ghz till 2012 Guranteed. I Disabled 2-cores in my core i7, so when Dual is being passed i enable back my other 2 cores, and i'm flying past.
for Amd's Counter see my topic on AMD Phenom II X6 Hexa-Core.
^^ Compatbile with AM3 AM2+ Socket Mobo's similiar to intel's Core i5 and core i9 compatibility with X58 Boards.
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Permalink Reply by Greg De Santis on -
Yes, that is the thing about software and hardware advancing to quickly passed each other. In this case 6-core processor is by far too much overkill, and we all know that there is no software that can take advantage of all six core is readily. But this sure is one massive statement for future proofing your computer. I can't wait for the day when software and hardware are on the grounds. So yes, I do agree that a high speed 3ghz+ Dual-Core is the way to go still because of the software limitation. For me I would just be happy if someday I could just get a Core i7, and of course all the components to a brand-new gaming rig. Well at this point, I would just be happy with the new power supply and a gaming card of at least a Radeon HD 4890 1GB or a GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 896MB.
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Permalink Reply by reaper on -
this would be a great chip if your programs took full advantage of the extra processing power....otherwise the i7 is good enuf
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Permalink Reply by Greg De Santis on
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That is right! :) For now the i7 and its new motherboard architecture is good enough, especially when compared to my aging Socket 775: Q6600 rig: 2.40 gigahertz Intel Core2 Quad Q6600 - Board: Intel Corporation D975XBX2 and my Socket 939 Processor: 2.60 GHZ AMD Dual Core FX60 - Board: Nforce4 Asus A8N-SLI.
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Permalink Reply by TyphoidKitten on -
I'm always excited for new hardware. Though I'm more of a AMD/ATI fan then anything else.
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Permalink Reply by Greg De Santis on
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yes, I know what you mean. When it comes to computers, I go halfsies on my home network. Half of my computers are AMD/ATI; and the other half of my computers are Intel/NVIDIA. I actually like both AMD and Intel architectures, they are both good in their own ways. And I do like AMD for its efficiency factor. But of course I also like Intel and its brutish raw horsepower.
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