We reported that the dual 45 nm processors Wolfdale can accelerate to 4.6-4.7 GHz using only air cooling. The potential of new core proves that Intel can produce Wolfdale models with relatively high frequencies . In particular, such situation could arise in 2009, when Nehalem architecture processor will begin in the upper price niche, and Penryn processor generation will have to keep in mind the consumer affordable price segments.
The engineering samples of Wolfdale are already available . DeDaL on the forum TopMods.NET , described his overclocking impressions of engineering sample Core 2 Duo E8500 (3.16 GHz).
Using the motherboard Asus P5K3 Deluxe with the processor cooled by Thermaltake BigTyphoon, core voltage equal to 1.5 . The system was able to validate the 4.8 GHz frequency. Stable work load has been achieved at 4.6 GHz frequency . The FSB Wall is located at 545-547 MHz.
This is already a very good result , Note that Wolfdale processors was overclocked up to 4.8 GHz at room temperature less than 22 degrees Celsius. c Related Products :
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