Intel’s stab at a consumer level graphics chip that makes use of many many X86 cores and SIMD instruction sets to make for a powerful GPU is, apparently, a thing of the past.

VentureBeat writes that Larrabee’s development was behind where Intel had hoped so they’re cutting their plans to release it as a consumer product. It’ll probably stick around Intel’s labs until they eventually find a use for the technology.

Those hopping for a three-way competition in the graphics market have been let down.

Every year Intel likes to gather up lots of interesting bits of technology they’re working on and showcase them at their very own Developer Forum. This year sports the usual dizzying array of nifty technologies from the company and other vendors using their products.

Here’s a collection of links offering in-depth coverage:

World’s First Larrabee Demo, More Clarkdale, Gulftown – AnandTech
Intel Shows off 22nm & 32nm, Sandy Bridge Demoed – AnandTech
Intel Developer Forum Day 1 Coverage, The Continuum – Hot Hardware
IDF 2009: Keynote with Paul Otellini – Legit Reviews
Maloney keynote and first Larrabee demonstration – PC Perspective