Intel is set to unveil a range of new technologies, including a new two-billion transistor, quad-core Itanium microprocessor codenamed Tukwila, at the International Solid State Circuits Conference this week.
The first version of Tukwila is expected to arrive in the second half of this year, and will replace Intel's previous dual-core server chip, the 9100 series codenamed Montvale. The Montvale was based on Intel's 90nm process, while the Tukwila is based on a 65nm process.
Justin Rattner, Intel's chief technology officer, described the new Itanium processor commenting on the advantages of moving to the quad-core system.
"By so doing we double the performance [compared to the 9100 Montvale] when measured on an enterprise standard benchmarks ... but with only a 25 percent increase in power."
The Tukwila Itanium processor is expected to run at 2GHz with a power consumption of 130W.
The Tukwila processor is also expected to have 30MB of cache, along with Reliability, Availability, Serviceability (RAS) features including a circuit design that has been hardened to resist soft errors -- which reduces the probability of a system crash.
Although the chip has had no instruction-level changes since Montvale, Tukwila will also include dual integrated memory controllers and QuickPath interconnect, Intel's future competitor to AMD's HyperTransport technology.
Like its predecessor, the new Tukwila Itanium processor will be aimed at the enterprise and server space.
Intel's successor from the Tukwila, the Poulson is expected sometime between 2010 and 2011.
Other technologies will be unveiled along with the Itanium processor including a low power process for mobile devices codenamed Silverthorne, and a new type of multi-level phase change memory.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
NEHALEM MICROARCHITECTURE
After Penryn and the 45nm Hi-k silicon technology introduction comes Intel’s next-generation microarchitecture (Nehalem) slated for initial production in 2008. By continuing to innovate at this rapid cadence, Intel will deliver enormous performance and energy efficiency gains in years to come, adding more performance features and capabilities for new and improved applications. Here are some new initial disclosures around our Nehalem microarchitecture:
• Dynamically scalable for leadership performance on demand with energy efficiency
o Dynamically managed cores, threads, cache, interfaces and power
o Leverages leading 4 instruction issue Intel® Core microarchitecture technology
o Simultaneous multi-threading (similar to Intel® Hyper-threading technology) returns to enhance performance and energy efficiency.
o Innovative new Intel® SSE4 and ATA instruction set architecture additions.
o Superior multi-level shared cache leverages Intel® Smart Cache technology.
o Leadership system and memory bandwidth.
o Performance enhanced dynamic power management.
• Design scalable for optimal price/performance/energy efficiency in each market segment.
o New system architecture for next-generation Intel processors and platforms.
o Scalable performance: 1 to 16+ threads, 1 to 8+ cores, scalable cache sizes.
o Scalable and configurable system interconnects and integrated memory controllers.
o High performance integrated graphics engine for client.
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• Dynamically scalable for leadership performance on demand with energy efficiency
o Dynamically managed cores, threads, cache, interfaces and power
o Leverages leading 4 instruction issue Intel® Core microarchitecture technology
o Simultaneous multi-threading (similar to Intel® Hyper-threading technology) returns to enhance performance and energy efficiency.
o Innovative new Intel® SSE4 and ATA instruction set architecture additions.
o Superior multi-level shared cache leverages Intel® Smart Cache technology.
o Leadership system and memory bandwidth.
o Performance enhanced dynamic power management.
• Design scalable for optimal price/performance/energy efficiency in each market segment.
o New system architecture for next-generation Intel processors and platforms.
o Scalable performance: 1 to 16+ threads, 1 to 8+ cores, scalable cache sizes.
o Scalable and configurable system interconnects and integrated memory controllers.
o High performance integrated graphics engine for client.
Intel and the Intel logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
* Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Provides Performance on Demand, Adds 'Turbo Boost' and 'Hyper-Threading' Technologies.
# "Intel's new Core i7 processors don't just live up to their hype-they exceed it." - Computer Shopper, November 2008.
# "Intel executed on its roadmap to near perfection and the Core i7 is everything they promised it would be." - PC Perspective, November 2008 .
# "The Intel Core i7 series of processors are the real deal" - Legit Reviews, November 2008 .
# "One of the most consequential shifts in the industry" - Tech Report, November 2008 .
# "With each new processor launch, we expect to see performance increases, but with i7, some of the increases are mind-blowing." - Techgage, November 2008.
# "If we had to describe the Core i7 in one word, it would be monster. The CPU is to benchmarks as Godzilla is to downtown Tokyo." - Maximum PC, November 2008.
# "Nehalem is a milestone in performance and CPU ingenuity. - Lost Circuits, November 2008 .
#"Intel's done a marvelous job with the Core i7, a feat made even more impressive by the fact that the company is largely competing with itself." - Gamespot, November 2008 .
# "If you currently using a dual core system the Core i7 seems to be a perfect processor to transition to that can save you some encoding cycles." - HardOCP, November 2008.
# "Intel's latest CPU is here and it is smoking fast" - Hardcoreware, November 2008.
Extreme Gaming with the Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition For Desktops
The ultimate immersive gaming experience Conquer the world of extreme gaming with the highest performing desktop processor on the planet: the Intel® Core™ i7 processor Extreme Edition. With intelligentmulti-core technology that kicks into overdrive as your activity becomes more intense, it delivers breakthrough performance in gaming. Plus, multitask demanding applications up to 25% faster and unleash amazing power for digital media.
FEATURES Intel® Core™ i7
Adrenaline on a chip Prepare to lose yourself in the action. The Intel® Core™ i7 processor Extreme Edition, incorporates technology that distributes AI, physics and rendering across eight software threads,putting you in the middle of a smoother, more realistic gaming experience.
Fast and efficient multitasking Whether you’re casually checking email and surfing the web or hopping between intensive apps like HD video encoding,the Intel Core i7 processor Extreme Edition enables maximum PC performance.
And with more than double the memory access performance for reduced latency,‡3 you’ll achieve more and wait less.
More threads = more speed The Intel Core i7 processor Extreme Edition has an unprecedented design with two threads per core(i.e., total of four cores with eight threads).‡4 With twice as many threads, you can perform more tasks simultaneously and get things done faster.
Unmatched digital media creation It’s time for digital content creation that’s limited only by your imagination.
Experience total creative freedom with the power to encode video up to 79% faster‡5
and render images up to 46% faster.‡6 And enjoy incredible performance on other multimedia
tasks like photo retouching and editing.
Power on demand With optional Intel® Turbo Boost Technology,‡7 you can enjoy full processing power exactly where and when you need it most by accelerating performance to match the intensity of your activity.
That means you can maximize speed for demanding applications and work more efficiently.
Gaming without limits Feed your need for speed and tune your system for maximum performance with overspeed protection removed.
Fast and efficient multitasking Whether you’re casually checking email and surfing the web or hopping between intensive apps like HD video encoding,the Intel Core i7 processor Extreme Edition enables maximum PC performance.
And with more than double the memory access performance for reduced latency,‡3 you’ll achieve more and wait less.
More threads = more speed The Intel Core i7 processor Extreme Edition has an unprecedented design with two threads per core(i.e., total of four cores with eight threads).‡4 With twice as many threads, you can perform more tasks simultaneously and get things done faster.
Unmatched digital media creation It’s time for digital content creation that’s limited only by your imagination.
Experience total creative freedom with the power to encode video up to 79% faster‡5
and render images up to 46% faster.‡6 And enjoy incredible performance on other multimedia
tasks like photo retouching and editing.
Power on demand With optional Intel® Turbo Boost Technology,‡7 you can enjoy full processing power exactly where and when you need it most by accelerating performance to match the intensity of your activity.
That means you can maximize speed for demanding applications and work more efficiently.
Gaming without limits Feed your need for speed and tune your system for maximum performance with overspeed protection removed.
REVIEWS & BENCH MARK Intel® Core™ i7 Processor
The performance results shown represent processor performance of the
new Intel® Core™ i7-965 processor Extreme Edition compared with the Intel Core™2 Extreme processor QX9770.
Undisputed leadership on compute-intensive workloadsIf you have serious computing requirements, then you want the Intel® Core™ i7-965 processor Extreme Edition. Whether it is physics,artificial intelligence, or fluid dynamics, rest assured, Intel® Core™ i7 processors are the choice.
Click here for SPEC* CPU2006 Performance system configuration Performance for the most demanding multitasking These days we have so much work to do and very little time to play.
Why not do both at the same time? Play a video game while you render
an intense scene. These results display the game performance when playing a
PC game while you are using another application to render an intense 3D scene.
Create your own movie masterpieces Intel® Core™ i7-965 processor Extreme Edition speeds up video editing performance. Use CyberLink* PowerDirector* and edit over 1.7x more videos when compared to the previous generation Intel® Core™2 Extreme processor QX9770.
These results display the time taken to apply special effects to a Hi-Def video clip.
Quickly compress, store, and share your Hi-Def home videos Intel® Core™ i7-965 processor Extreme Edition makes quick work of the toughest computing tasks like Hi-Def video encoding for sharing on DVD.
These results display the time taken to convert and compress 10 minutes of Hi-Def video.
Immersive and Threaded Gaming Computer games evolved tremendously over the years. Particles, textures, physics and artificial Intelligence have created an immersive and realistic experience that puts you inside the game. The Intel® Core™ i7-965 processor Extreme Edition has the ability to process all of these characteristics simultaneously taking your gaming experience to a whole new level!
Home› Performance› Desktop› Intel® Core™ i7-965 Processor Extreme Edition
Highest Performing Processor On The Planet?
Intel® Core™ i7-965 processor Extreme Edition
Conquer the world of extreme gaming with the fastest performing processor on the planet:
The Intel® Core™ i7-965 processor Extreme Edition. With faster, intelligent multi-core technology that accelerates performance to match your workload, it delivers an incredible breakthrough in gaming performance. But performance doesn't stop at gaming. You'll multitask 25% faster and unleash incredible
digital media creation with up to 79% faster video encoding and up to 46% faster image rendering, plus incredible performance for photo retouching and editing.
new Intel® Core™ i7-965 processor Extreme Edition compared with the Intel Core™2 Extreme processor QX9770.
Undisputed leadership on compute-intensive workloadsIf you have serious computing requirements, then you want the Intel® Core™ i7-965 processor Extreme Edition. Whether it is physics,artificial intelligence, or fluid dynamics, rest assured, Intel® Core™ i7 processors are the choice.
Click here for SPEC* CPU2006 Performance system configuration Performance for the most demanding multitasking These days we have so much work to do and very little time to play.
Why not do both at the same time? Play a video game while you render
an intense scene. These results display the game performance when playing a
PC game while you are using another application to render an intense 3D scene.
Create your own movie masterpieces Intel® Core™ i7-965 processor Extreme Edition speeds up video editing performance. Use CyberLink* PowerDirector* and edit over 1.7x more videos when compared to the previous generation Intel® Core™2 Extreme processor QX9770.
These results display the time taken to apply special effects to a Hi-Def video clip.
Quickly compress, store, and share your Hi-Def home videos Intel® Core™ i7-965 processor Extreme Edition makes quick work of the toughest computing tasks like Hi-Def video encoding for sharing on DVD.
These results display the time taken to convert and compress 10 minutes of Hi-Def video.
Immersive and Threaded Gaming Computer games evolved tremendously over the years. Particles, textures, physics and artificial Intelligence have created an immersive and realistic experience that puts you inside the game. The Intel® Core™ i7-965 processor Extreme Edition has the ability to process all of these characteristics simultaneously taking your gaming experience to a whole new level!
Home› Performance› Desktop› Intel® Core™ i7-965 Processor Extreme Edition
Highest Performing Processor On The Planet?
Intel® Core™ i7-965 processor Extreme Edition
Conquer the world of extreme gaming with the fastest performing processor on the planet:
The Intel® Core™ i7-965 processor Extreme Edition. With faster, intelligent multi-core technology that accelerates performance to match your workload, it delivers an incredible breakthrough in gaming performance. But performance doesn't stop at gaming. You'll multitask 25% faster and unleash incredible
digital media creation with up to 79% faster video encoding and up to 46% faster image rendering, plus incredible performance for photo retouching and editing.
Intel® Quad-Core Technology
Quad-core technology is a single processor that includes four processor cores. Think of them as four simultaneously hard working brains that can work separately or together on one large task, which produces faster, more efficient results for you.
Intel® Quad-Core Technology Experience the latest and greatest next-generation Intel® quad-core technology providing outstanding performance and breakthrough energy efficiency. Delivering four complete execution cores within a single processor, Intel quad-core technology is the ideal choice when it comes to your high-performance computing needs. Designed from the ground up to provide the ultimate multitasking and multimedia experience, Intel quad-core technology-based PCs, workstations, and servers are the ideal choice for work, home, and play.
Delivering future technology todayGet energy-efficient performance, enable increased productivity, and enhanced digital entertainment with Intel quad-core technology.
Learn how Intel is helping to power your future with Intel multi-core processors
Discover the benefits of energy-efficient Intel® Core™ microarchitecture Demo: How Intel® multi-core technology works Enabling greater computing experiences Redefining the way.
Intel® Quad-Core Technology Experience the latest and greatest next-generation Intel® quad-core technology providing outstanding performance and breakthrough energy efficiency. Delivering four complete execution cores within a single processor, Intel quad-core technology is the ideal choice when it comes to your high-performance computing needs. Designed from the ground up to provide the ultimate multitasking and multimedia experience, Intel quad-core technology-based PCs, workstations, and servers are the ideal choice for work, home, and play.
Delivering future technology todayGet energy-efficient performance, enable increased productivity, and enhanced digital entertainment with Intel quad-core technology.
Learn how Intel is helping to power your future with Intel multi-core processors
Discover the benefits of energy-efficient Intel® Core™ microarchitecture Demo: How Intel® multi-core technology works Enabling greater computing experiences Redefining the way.
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