Intel: Mobile Quad-Core Processors and Intel ‘Nehalem’

Intel is set to introduce Quad-Core processors for laptops namely the Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core 2 Extreme QX9300. The Q9100 will run at 2.26 GHz, while the Extreme Edition (QX9300) will run at 2.53 GHz. Both CPU’s will have FSB1066 but only the QX9300 will have an unlocked multiplier.

The prices of the two CPU’s are really not cheap with the 9100 having a price tag of $851 and QX9300 being priced at $1036. Wow… I wonder who gonna buy notebooks with these processors at such a price…

Vendors are likely to charge even more for upgrading from Dual Core to Quad Core. (Source: Tom’s Hardware)

Now on to the intel processor that was codenamed ‘Nehalem’. It will now officially be called Core i7. It is predicted to be released later in this year itself.

Intel Core i7

Features of the Core i7:

• Integrated Memory Controller for increased Speed
• Better Multitasking with the Addition of Hyper-Threading Technology
• Better Performance per watt efficiency
• Future versions of the processor in the mobile space will feature an on-chip graphics solution

Click here to get Technical Information about Core i7.

Source of article: Tom’s Hardware

Hope to get the best from the Core i7