Friday, January 9, 2009

Intel® Core™ i7 Processor


Brilliantly fastWith faster, intelligent, multi-core technology that applies processing power where it's needed most, new Intel® Core™ i7 processors deliver an incredible breakthrough in PC performance. They are the best desktop processors on the planet.¹You'll multitask applications faster and unleash incredible digital media creation. And you'll experience maximum performance for everything you do, thanks to the combination of Intel® Turbo Boost technology² and Intel® Hyper-Threading technology (Intel® HT technology)³, which maximizes performance to match your workload.Product information2.93 GHz and 2.66 GHz core speed8 processing threads with Intel® HT technology8 MB of Intel® Smart Cache3 Channels of DDR3 1066 MHz memoryView Intel® Core™ i7 processor performance benchmarksDownload the product briefFile Type/Size: PDF 848KBSee product image Features and benefitsGo to the next level of multi-core performance.Intel Core i7 processors deliver an incredible breakthrough in quad-core performance and feature the latest innovations in processor technologies:Intel® Turbo Boost technology maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload—more performance when you need it the most.²Intel® Hyper-Threading technology enables highly threaded applications to get more work done in parallel. With 8 threads available to the operating system, multi-tasking becomes even easier.³Intel® Smart Cache provides a higher-performance, more efficient cache subsystem. Optimized for industry leading multi-threaded games.Intel® QuickPath Interconnect is designed for increased bandwidth and low latency. It can achieve data transfer speeds as high as 25.6 GB/sec with the Extreme Edition processor.Integrated memory controller enables three channels of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, resulting in up to 25.6 GB/sec memory bandwidth. This memory controller's lower latency and higher memory bandwidth delivers amazing performance for data-intensive applications.Intel® HD Boost significantly improves a broad range of multimedia and compute-intensive applications. The 128-bit SSE instructions are issued at a throughput rate of one per clock cycle, allowing a new level of processing efficiency with SSE4 optimized applications.Buy an Intel® Core™ i7 processor-based PC today and learn what it means to really get your game onΔ Intel® processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor numbers differentiate features within each processor family, not across different processor families. See http://www.intel.com/products/processor_number/index.htm for details.¹ Performance based on select industry benchmarks, game titles, and multimedia creation applications. Actual performance may vary. See http://www.intel.com/performance/desktop/extreme/index.htm for additional information.² Intel® Turbo Boost technology requires a PC with a processor with Intel Turbo Boost capability. Intel Turbo Boost performance varies depending on hardware, software and overall system configuration. Check with your PC manufacturer on whether your system delivers Intel Turbo Boost technology. See www.intel.com/technology/turboboost for more information.³ Intel® Hyper-Threading technology (Intel® HT technology) requires a computer system with a processor supporting Intel HT Technology and an Intel HT technology-enabled chipset, BIOS, and operating system. Performance will vary depending on the specific hardware and software you use. For more information including details on which processors support Intel HT technology, see www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.back to topLearn about processor numbersΔ

AMD Dual-Core Processors

Dual-core processors contain two processing cores, residing on one chip, that perform calculations on two streams of data to increase efficiency and speed while running multiple programs and the new generation of multi-threaded software. For end-users this means a significant increase in response and performance when running multiple applications simultaneously.FOR BUSINESSDual-Core AMD Opteron™ processorsSecond-Generation AMD Opteron™ processors with DDR2 memory extend the industry-leading performance trajectory established by first-generation AMD Opteron processors while offering a seamless upgrade path to quad-core performance and leading-edge solutions to help run your business applications.Learn MoreAMD Turion™ X2 Ultra and AMD Turion™ X2 Dual-Core Mobile ProcessorsNotebook PCs based on AMD Business Class technology are designed with business in mind. They enable enhanced productivity with the essential security and manageability features businesses demand, and the exceptional visual performance and long battery life required for today's mobile workforce, for the best value on the market.Learn MoreAMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core ProcessorsProductivity in today's workplace requires smooth, efficient and seamless multi-tasking. AMD Athlon™X2 dual-core processors deliver TRUE multi-tasking capability which can be used to allow users to switch from one program to another without always pausing for the computer to catch up and reducing annoying processing pauses.Learn MoreFOR HOMEAMD Turion™ X2 Ultra and AMD Turion™ X2 Dual-Core Mobile ProcessorsAMD Turion™ X2 Ultra and AMD Turion™ X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processors offer superior technologies for improved graphics performance, fast wireless, and long battery life. When paired with ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD Premium Graphics, you get the ultimate in mobile performance for advanced 3D gaming and HD entertainment*.Learn MoreAMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core ProcessorsUsher in the next generation of digital media software for amazing high-definition video and photo editing, content creation, and audio mixing. With an AMD Athlon™ X2 dual-core processor, your PC can perform up to 80% faster than a single-core AMD Athlon™ processor on the latest power-hungry digital media software applications.Learn More*High-definition–capable display required.

AMD Phenom™ X3 Triple-Core Processors

Ready for a performance boost over single and dual-core processors? AMD Phenom™ X3 triple-core processors offer three processing cores on a single chip, plus cutting-edge features and capabilities for next-generation applications.FOR BUSINESSAMD Phenom™ X3 Triple-Core ProcessorsTrue multi-core performance for the way businesses multi-task today, and for the next-generation applications employees will need in the near future. Stable commercial AMD Phenom™X3 8000 Series processors offer industry-leading platform stability and longevity, investment protection, and the exceptional performance you expect from AMD. Plus, unique features for energy efficiency.Learn MoreFOR HOMEAMD Phenom™ X3 Triple-Core ProcessorsDo more than dual-core. AMD Phenom™ X3 8000 Series processors offer outstanding performance on a balanced suite of applications, as compared to AMD Athlon™X2 dual-core processors. Get added performance for multitasking, HD entertainment, content creation, and gaming applications.Learn More

Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ Processors


Offering Industry-Leading Performance-Per-Watt and Superior Virtualization capabilitiesBuilding on the strengths of the original Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ processor, the new Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor represents the most thermally efficient, highest performing server and workstation processor that AMD has ever produced – while further enhancing AMD’s already leading capabilities for efficient server virtualization.AMD Opteron processors also enable stable, long-term server and workstation solutions with industry-leading performance and energy efficiency. They’re designed to simplify your IT management — now and in the future.Superior VirtualizationDesigned around a market-tested architecture, the enhanced Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor eases the transition to a virtualized environment by going way beyond mere gigahertz. Because in virtualized systems, where hardware resources are shared, performance means more than just raw clock speed. You need rapid memory access; our experience shows us that virtualized servers demand as much as 5x the memory bandwidth of standard servers. You also need massive I/O capabilities to address the contention for shared storage space. Which is why our Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ processor was built on AMD Direct Connect Architecture, an innovative technology that directly connects the processor core to memory, so big workload spikes aren't a problemFeaturing AMD Virtualization™ (AMD-V™) technology with Rapid Virtualization Indexing, Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors provide a balanced approach to improve virtualization efficiency, enabling more virtual machines to run per server for server consolidation and improved manageability. Increased performance for many virtual workloads allows for a higher performing, more flexible virtual environments with little or no performance compromise. AMD-V Extended Migration provides full live migration compatibility from single-core through quad-core processor solutions enabling a more reliable, more adaptable IT environment.Learn more about VirtualizationIndustry Leading Power EfficiencyThe enhanced Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors are designed to deliver industry-leading power efficiency, thanks to Enhanced AMD PowerNow!™ technology, AMD CoolCore™ Technology and the addition of innovative AMD Smart Fetch Technology. These innovations are designed to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO), data center power needs, and cooling costs by lowering the energy consumption of your IT infrastructure. Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors deliver performance-on-demand capabilities for optimum performance-per-watt and power savings and optimize performance and power to match the compute workloads of each core, minimizing processor heat and energy consumption.What’s more, our performance-per-watt leadership ensures maximum efficiency under full loads or at idle, making the Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor the ideal engine for highly efficient virtualized environments.Learn More about Power EfficiencyBalanced PerformanceThe enhanced Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor delivers performance that goes way beyond mere gigahertz. Optimized for virtualization, the new Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor thrives in dynamic, shared environments by excelling in three critical ways: processor throughput, I/O, and memory management. With the Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor in your datacenter, you can start powering through compute intensive tasks, like database applications and webserving, more easily than ever.Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors with Direct Connect Architecture are designed for optimum multi-threaded application performance. We start with a native quad-core design — featuring four cores on a single piece of silicon for more efficient data sharing — and add an enhanced cache structure and integrated memory controller designed to sustain multi-threaded application throughput. Direct Connect Architecture is a tested and proven architecture — in market since 2003, and available only from AMD.Learn more about Direct Connect ArchitectureSuperior Investment ProtectionBy leveraging AMD’s Common Core Strategy and Same Socket Technology, Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors are designed to minimize changes to your software and data center infrastructure to protect your IT investment and simplify IT management. AMD’s Common Core Strategy eases technology transitions, can reduce maintenance costs, and helps preserve your IT software image by allowing for fewer upgrade disruptions. Same socket technology enables seamless hardware upgrades by maintaining consistent thermal envelopes across multiple CPU generations to help hardware longevity and performance per watt, while easing facilities planning. AMD plans include a stable consistent roadmap and well-timed transitions to match true enterprise environments and help minimize your IT TCO.Resource CenterLearn more about Quad-Core AMD processors:AMD Opteron ProcessorsProduct BriefKey Architectural FeaturesCompetitive ComparisonBenchmarksFAQ

Intel® Core™2 Quad processor


The ultimate multi-core performanceIntroducing Intel® Core™2 Quad processor for notebook and desktop PCs, designed to handle massive compute and visualization workloads enabled by powerful multi-core technology. Optimized for the longest possible battery life without compromise to performance, Intel Core 2 Quad processors for notebooks allow you to stay unwired longer while running the most compute-intensive applications.Providing all the bandwidth you need for next-generation highly-threaded applications, the latest four-core Intel Core 2 Quad processors are built on 45nm Intel® Core™ microarchitecture enabling faster, cooler, and quieter mobile and desktop PC and workstation experiences.Plus, with optional Intel® vPro™ technology, you have the ability to remotely isolate, diagnose, and repair infected desktop and mobile workstations wirelessly and outside of the firewall, even if the PC is off, or the OS is unresponsive.Product informationDownload the processor product briefFile Type/Size: PDF 647KBFeatures and BenefitsWith four processing cores, up to 12MB of shared L2 cache,¹ and up to 1066 MHz Front Side Bus for notebooks, and up to 12MB of L2 cache² and up to 1333 MHz Front Side Bus for desktops, the Intel Core 2 Quad processor delivers amazing performance and power efficiency enabled by the all new hafnium-based circuitry of 45nm Intel Core microarchitecture.Whether you're encoding, rendering, editing, or streaming HD multimedia in the office or on the go, power your most demanding applications with notebooks and desktops based on the Intel Core 2 Quad processor.Plus, with these processors you get great Intel® technologies built in:DemoSee how the Intel® Core™2 Quad processor is rewriting the rules on what your PC can do.Launch the demo ›Talk with the expertsGain access, share ideas, and discuss hot industry topics with leaders in the IT community on Intel's Open Port.Join the discussionCompare productsDesktop processorsMotherboards and barebonesDesktop chipsetsIntel® Wide Dynamic Execution, enabling delivery of more instructions per clock cycle to improve execution time and energy efficiencyIntel® Intelligent Power Capability, designed to deliver more energy-efficient performanceIntel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT), enabling greater security, manageability, and utilizationDual Intel® Dynamic Acceleration technology, improving four-core performance by utilizing power headroom of idle cores by dynamically boosting frequency of active coresIntel® Smart Memory Access, improving system performance by optimizing the use of the available data bandwidthLarger Intel® Advanced Smart Cache optimized for multi-core processors, providing a higher-performance, more efficient cache subsystemIntel® Advanced Digital Media Boost, accelerating a broad range of applications along with Intel® HD Boost utilizing new SSE4 instructions for even greater multimedia performanceFuture ready, designed to perform in highly threaded programs with powerful Intel® multi-core technologyBuy an Intel® Core™2 Quad processor-based desktop or notebook PC today

Intel® Core™2 Duo Processors


Great computing starts with Intel insideMaximum everything. Energy-efficient performance. Multimedia power.Based on Intel® Core™ microarchitecture, the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor family is designed to provide powerful energy-efficient performance so you can do more at once without slowing down.Intel® Core™ 2 Duo desktop processorsWith Intel Core 2 Duo desktop processor, you'll experience revolutionary performance, unbelievable system responsiveness, and energy-efficiency second to none.Big, big performance. More energy efficient.¹ Now available in smaller packages. The Intel Core 2 Duo processor-based desktop PC was designed from the ground up for energy efficiency, letting you enjoy higher performing, ultra-quiet, sleek, and low power desktop PC designs.Multitask with reckless abandon. Do more at the same time, like playing your favorite music, running virus scan in the background, and all while you edit video or pictures. The powerful Intel Core 2 Duo desktop processor provides you with the speed you need to perform any and all tasks imaginable.Love your PC again. Don’t settle for anything less than the very best. Find your perfect desktop powered by the Intel Core 2 Duo processor and get the best processing technology money can buy. Only from Intel.• Up to 6MB L2 cache• Up to 1333 MHz front side busIntel® Core™ 2 Duo mobile processorsAt the dual-core heart of Intel® Centrino®2 processor technology, the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor family features a faster FSB (up to 1066 MHz), higher clock speeds, and enhanced microarchitecture technologies, helping to maximize Intel®Centrino®2 processor technology's dual-core performance and power savings.• 6 MB of total L2 cache• Up to 1066 MHz front side busProduct informationDownload the desktop processor product brief (PDF 767KB)Download the mobile processor product brief (PDF 1.61MB)Check out the desktop benchmarksFor the digital homeFor the digital office ›Check out the mobile benchmarksUnrivaled performance, built for power savingsSee product imageLearn about processor numbersΔFeatures and benefitsDelivering the best overall performance. Period. With Intel Core 2 Duo processors powering your desktop and laptop PCs you'll get the latest arsenal of performance-rich technologies, including up to 6MB of shared L2 cache, up to 1333 MHz Front Side Bus for desktop, and up to 1066 MHz Front Side Bus for laptop, you've got the future of computing now, and only from Intel:Intel® Wide Dynamic Execution, enabling delivery of more instructions per clock cycle to improve execution time and energy efficiencyIntel® Intelligent Power Capability, designed to deliver more energy-efficient performance and smarter battery performance in your laptopIntel® Smart Memory Access, improving system performance by optimizing the use of the available data bandwidthIntel® Advanced Smart Cache, providing a higher-performance, more efficient cache subsystem. Optimized for multi-core and dual-core processorsIntel® Advanced Digital Media Boost, accelerating a broad range of applications, including video, speech and image, photo processing, encryption, financial, engineering and scientific applications

Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor


Intel's newest addition to the Intel® Pentium® processor family with dual-core processor technology that delivers great desktop and mobile performance, low power enhancements, and multitasking for everyday computing.Product informationView processor numberΔ detailsDownload the desktop product brief (PDF 198KB)Features and benefitsOverviewThe Intel Pentium dual-core processor is the newest addition to the Intel Pentium processor family. This dual-core processor delivers high-value performance for multitasking.Go beyond everyday computingThe Intel Pentium dual-core processor delivers enhanced performance for everyday computing needs such as listening to digital music and editing digital photography and improved responsiveness with office applications.Smarter, more efficient designsIntel® Smart Cache enables smarter, more efficient cache and bus design for enhanced performance, responsiveness and power savings