Dual Core Intel Processors Sooner Than Expected 257
Hack Jandy writes "AnandTech reports that Intel's Smithfield processors are going to get here sooner than they originally predicted; most likely within the next few months. Apparently, the Intel roadmaps reveal that the launch dates for next generation desktop chipsets, 2MB L2 Prescotts and Dual Core Smithfield processors (operating at 3.2GHz per core) are almost upon us - way ahead of the original Q4'05 roadmap estimates. Hopefully, that means Intel will actually start shipping the new technology instead of waiting four months after the announcement for retail products."
Great news (Score:5, Funny)
Re:But will they be 64-bit? (Score:5, Funny)
Sure. 2 cores x 32 bits/core = 64 bits. Duh.
Pork Products (Score:5, Funny)
I expect that these chips will be large power hungry pigs.
Re:my epiphany... (Score:5, Funny)
CPU-heavy tasks aren't the target. Intel and AMD have picked up on a very important trend in computing that you are overlooking. While one core runs your word processor, web browser, spreadsheet, etc., the other core handes the 100 spyware programs that are running on your computer. Sure, a few years ago one core would have been enough, but not for the modern Windows user.
Re:Bleh... (Score:5, Funny)
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Re:Bleh... (Score:5, Funny)