Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Intel delays 45nm processors to 2008 !
Intel people celebrate 45nm's breakthrough, but only 24 hours laterIntel delays 45nm processors to 2008 !
Intel will position its 65nm-based Dual-Core Xeon 5100 sequence (Woodcrest) and Quad-Core Xeon 5300 sequence (Clovertown) series processors as the main force in the 2-way server market in 2007, and will not begin introducing its 45nm-based quad-core (Harpertown) and dual-core (Wolfdale) processors until 2008, according to sources familiar with Intel's plans.Congrats. That day was however, quite enough for Barnum style marketing world around. Dual die monster at 2,6Ghz for only $900 in 1Q2008. Intel's obvious 45nm AMD killer. At unbeliavable, speedy 1066Mhz FSBus. :)
Don't expect that kind delay from yesterday shown (again?) AMD's quad core Barcelona below. Barcelona Opterons even now start to make rumbles. Thus, the actual battle is not in technology edge , but in economy of chip production.
However, do expect 45nm introduction at IBM in 1Q2008. Thus only 6 months advantage for Intel compared to AMD.
CHEERS. Anyway, I suggest Intel customers heavy use of this gadget.
Honestly, Intel 45nm efforts remind me on US efforts in Iraq, since war announcement in 2003. Win against nasty Iraqi terrorists is just around the corner, however we still need more troops and time.
So, victorious parade will be delayed a bit once again. And ...
Situation has been the same with Intel and AMD's Opteron announcements since 2003.
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