In early March, Intel will release the next-generation platform for servers. The first will be the platform under the symbol Romley-EP. It consists of processors series Xeon E5-2600 and chipset C600. According to some sources, the release of Romley-EP was postponed due to a defect in chipset .
The series of Intel Xeon E5-2600 will include 15 models, including the eight core -E5-2690 microprocessor , it worth $ 2057, six-core, and E5-2640 E5-2609, and E5-2603 ($ 202).
After Romley-EP is expected the processor Itanium (Poulson), and 7500 series chipsets. In addition, Intel may release the platforms Romley-EP 4S and Romley-EN.
In the second quarter, Intel will launch seven models in the series Xeon E5-2400, which will cover the price range from $ 192 to $ 1440.