Intel launches desktop and server-class 45nm Penryn processors: a sweet 16 indeed

Right on schedule, we've got 16 new server and high-end desktop processors based on Intel's new 45nm manufacturing and Penryn architecture. The procs all deliver more power from less juice while eliminating lead for a more eco-friendly impact over time. The QX9650 desktop proc receives the spotlight, again, as does the "world-record" setting performance of a 3.2GHz quad-core Xeon 5400 "Stoakley" proc with a 1600MHz front side bus and 12MB cache. Right, the same chip that Apple's rumored to be waiting on for their Mac Pro update. At least some of the new processors will be available today inside pre-built systems -- the rest will arrive within the next 45 days. Bulk pricing begins at $177 for the 1.86Ghz dual-core Xeon on up to $1,279 for the 3.2GHz quad-core mother.

[Via Electronista]

[D.L. @ Nov 12th 2007 2:20AM]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenon_(processor)

I think you mean Xeon NOT Xenon.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xeon

[niemassacred @ Nov 12th 2007 2:41AM]

No, they're right, this new line of processors is noble gas based.

[jay.viz @ Nov 13th 2007 12:21PM]

It's probably a typo. This doesn't seem like vaporware to me.

[ihealthcommons @ Nov 12th 2007 2:41AM]

sweet machine!

[Brian @ Nov 12th 2007 2:42AM]

Jess Juice?! Kinky.

[Ahmed Alzayani @ Nov 12th 2007 3:14AM]

Hello 45nm ... Goodbye 65 nm

Now weak me up when we reach 16nm

[Masur Ho @ Nov 12th 2007 3:27AM]

I personally do not care about the server-classed processors....when are the laptop versions going to come out? >_>

[Ricardo @ Nov 12th 2007 4:54AM]

Couldn't agree more.

[Philometalist @ Nov 12th 2007 5:09AM]

I guess the new Mac Pro should be just around the corner then.

[Masur Ho @ Dec 21st 2007 6:37PM]

I cant log in.....