Intel plans in expensive four core desktop processors segment was changed . Intel prescribed in its new road map the processor core 2 Extreme QX6850 (3.0 GHz) with 1333 MHz system bus on 65 nm core kentsfield. This model will be released in the third quarter of the present year.
Rumors about the appearance of 45 nm intel processors in fourth quarter 2007 became clear , they were based on intel intentions to present servers 45 nm processors in the present year, and also due to processors agena (Phenom X4) and Agena FX (Phenom FX).
Thus, in the fourth quarter 2007 intel company will present the first 45 nm processor with four core ( core 2 Extreme ). Its frequency characteristics are not determined, but it will support the 1333 MHz system bus. Most likely, cache volume in the second level will be equal to 2 X 6 mb. This processor will support the technology intel VT, Intel 64, EIST and EDB.
Thus, the first representative of penryn generation will appear in desktop segment in the present year. More economical users can wait for the fourth quarter where intel will release the dual core processor core 2 Duo e4600 (2.4 GHz) with 2 mb cache in the second level and 800 MHz system bus. At the announcement moment it will cost $133, the cost of the remaining models will be lowered by one step. For example, the processor core 2 Duo e4500 (2.2 GHz) will cost $113.
Higher multiplier (12x) for the same price is good proposal. Many will be glad to obtain faster processor with the same previous price.