6MB L2 per processor pair (3mb per core).
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6MB L2 per processor pair (3mb per core).
Looking nice. How much will it cost.
Thanks
Yes and according to the digtime link . the L2 cache will be shared among all cores so that would mean 1 core could have access to 12mb of L2 cacheQuote:
Originally Posted by STEvil
Intel schedules Yorkfield launch for 3Q
Intel plans to launch its second-generation quad-core processors - the Yorkfield series–as replacement parts for the upcoming Core 2 Quad (codenamed Kentsfield) CPUs in the third quarter of 2007, motherboard makers familiar with Intel's latest roadmap revealed. Intel is on track for a roll-out of its Kentsfield series on November 16, according to the makers, adding that the first-generation quad-core lineup may be considered a transitional product segment due to insufficient design capability.
Since Kentsfield appears to have two separate L2 caches, shared separately by each pair of processors, bus bandwidth consequently increases, the makers said. In contrast, Yorkfield will have one L2 cache shared directly by each pair of chips, enabling more efficient quad-core operation, with less FSB bandwidth, the makers noted.
Intel's Yorkfield will be paired with the next-generation Bearlake chipset family, which will support a 1333MHz FSB and a PCI Express 2.0 interface, according to the makers. The first Yorkfield-based systems, which will utilize the Bearlake X chipset and DDR3-1333 memory, will target the high-end gaming market, said the makers.
Intel's Yorkfield will be manufactured on 45-nanometer (45nm) process technology, the makers indicated.
8 x core Clovertown Xeon5355 is on sale in Japan:slobber:
Xeon5355 $1365
Xeon5345 $999
Xeon5320 $816
Xeon5310 $546
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Is Clovertown 8 cores in one package/processor? Or is this 2 quad core processors on 1 board?
Cloverton is a dual Kentsfield setup. Its basically 2 Kentsfields on one board (2 sockets).
A Cloverton consists of 2 Dual Core chips on one PCB, same as Kentsfield, so its no "real" quadcore.
If you want to see more Clovertons, have a look at the WCG subforum. :)