Intel processor

by Rafael Hernandez on May 21, 2010 · 0 comments

To most folks a processor is a processor. They don’t bother themselves with information on clock speeds and multiplier settings as long as their system runs quickly enough. Enthusiasts on the other hand… Intel is apparently preparing a pair of unlocked processors that fall outside of their Extreme Edition lineup. The K series Core i7 […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on March 11, 2010 · 0 comments

Chip refreshes typically don’t add many new features aside from a speed bump here or there and a bit more cahce to make things run smoother. Some chip manufacturers want to shake things up. Intel’s Core i7 980X brings 6 Hyper-Threading capable cores and 12MB of cache to the party with some mighty impressive results […]

Read more Intel Core i7 980X Processor adds two more cores and a ton of cache

by Rafael Hernandez on March 1, 2010 · 0 comments

Intel’s LGA1156 lineup is good, a little too good in fact, easily encroaching on their high-end LGA1366 lineup of processors especially at the low end. So in order to keep the halo on their top tier they’ve got to bump the entry chip up a notch. The Intel Core i7 930 replaces the company’s 920 […]

Read more Intel Core i7 930 CPU is a new replacement for the old entry level

by Rafael Hernandez on January 31, 2010 · 4 comments

Intel’s Core i3 lineup presents a bit of an interesting premise for system users. It’s certainly fast but there are older processors that are clearly faster but the new chip shows it has the muscle to handle other tasks at a much faster clip. Phoronix has a look at how the Intel Core i3 530 […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on January 4, 2010 · 0 comments

Intel has been on a bit of a roll when it comes to their processor offerings. While they’ve certainly made the high-end happy with their performance the budget conscious system builders have been looking for something a little friendlier, price wise, to offer customers. In comes the Intel Core i5 661 which sports a graphics […]

Read more Intel Core i5 661 hugs a graphics chip tightly