Intel® 855PM Chipset
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The Intel® 855 chipset family is part of Intel® Centrino® processor technology and is designed to deliver breakthrough performance at lower power. The Intel® 855PM chipset memory controller hub (MCH-M) is a mobile chipset solution that has been optimized to support the Intel® Pentium® M processor, high speed DDR memory and a hub interface to ICH4-M. This chipset has an AGP 4X interface and provides flexible support for high performance discrete graphics solutions.
Mobile Intel® 945PM Express Chipset
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Mobile Intel® 945PM Express Chipset
The Mobile Intel® 945PM Express chipset supports Intel® Centrino® processor technology and Intel's newest generation Intel® Centrino® processor technology.
The Mobile Intel® 945PM Express chipset delivers outstanding system performance through high-bandwidth interfaces such as dual-channel DDR2 memory, 667 MHz system bus, PCI Express* x16 graphics port and PCI Express x1 I/O ports, next generation Serial ATA and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity. Use of the Mobile Intel® 945PM Express chipset includes support for Intel® Active Management Technology, the next generation of remote client network management for business.
The Mobile Intel® 945PM Express chipset supports Intel® Centrino® processor technology and Intel's newest generation Intel® Centrino® processor technology.
The Mobile Intel® 945PM Express chipset delivers outstanding system performance through high-bandwidth interfaces such as dual-channel DDR2 memory, 667 MHz system bus, PCI Express* x16 graphics port and PCI Express x1 I/O ports, next generation Serial ATA and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity. Use of the Mobile Intel® 945PM Express chipset includes support for Intel® Active Management Technology, the next generation of remote client network management for business.
Mobile Intel® PM965 Express Chipset
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The Mobile Intel® PM965 Express Chipset provides Microsoft Windows Vista Premium* support with the highest level of Windows Aero* experience1;. It delivers outstanding system performance through high-bandwidth interfaces such as dual-channel DDR2 memory, 800/533 MHz system bus, PCI Express* x16 graphics port and PCI Express x1 I/O ports, Serial ATA, and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity. Use of the Mobile Intel PM965 Express Chipset includes support for Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) 2.5, the next generation of remote client network management for business.
Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset
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The Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset delivers Microsoft Windows Vista* Premium support with the highest level of Microsoft Windows Aero* experience.1 It delivers outstanding system performance through high-bandwidth interfaces such as dual-channel DDR3 and DDR2 memory support, 1066 MHz system bus, PCI Express* x16 graphics port and PCI Express x1 I/O ports, Serial ATA, and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity. Use of the Mobile Intel PM45 Express Chipset includes support for Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) 4.0, the next generation of remote client network management for business. Use of the Mobile Intel PM45 Express Chipset also includes support for dual graphics with ATI CrossfireX*, for extreme gaming.
Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset
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The mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset , featuring the mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, delivers
* Microsoft Windows Vista* Premium support with the highest level of Windows Aero* experience
* Blu-ray* logo capable HD video playback, with native support for Blu-ray* drives
* Great 3D graphics performance
* Intel® Clear Video Technology for excellent video quality
The mobile Intel® GS45 Express chipset features hardware based decoding for Blu-ray content, dual-channel DDR3 and DDR2 memory support, up to 1066 MHz system bus, PCI Express* x16 graphics ports and PCI Express x1 I/O ports, Serial ATA, and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity.
* Microsoft Windows Vista* Premium support with the highest level of Windows Aero* experience
* Blu-ray* logo capable HD video playback, with native support for Blu-ray* drives
* Great 3D graphics performance
* Intel® Clear Video Technology for excellent video quality
The mobile Intel® GS45 Express chipset features hardware based decoding for Blu-ray content, dual-channel DDR3 and DDR2 memory support, up to 1066 MHz system bus, PCI Express* x16 graphics ports and PCI Express x1 I/O ports, Serial ATA, and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity.
Architecture & Silicon Technology
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Architecture & Silicon Technology
In the age of Moore's Law, Intel has delivered architecture and silicon technology with amazing transistor counts—as many as two billion and growing. With steady gains in energy efficient performance, and innovative uses of new materials, our innovations continue to enable industry leading firsts.
Microarchitecture ›
Microarchitecture
By continuously introducing new microarchitectures, Intel is creating great leaps in energy efficient performance that enable new form factors at home, in the office, and on the go.
* Intel's smallest chip: Intel® Atom™ processor
* Nehalem: next-generation dynamically scalable microarchitecture
* Learn more about Intel® microarchitecture
Silicon technology ›
Silicon technology
Transforming the way we experience computing at the silicon level, Intel is developing new technologies that use innovative materials for ever smaller, faster, and more energy efficient processors and processor technology.
* The world's first 32nm logic technology
* New hafnium-based Intel® 45nm process technology
* Learn more about Intel® silicon technology
Tick-tock
Intel's tick-tock model is delivering rapid technology innovation on a reliable timeline.
* See how it works
Innovations for a healthier planet
Intel has moved to lead-free and halogen-free products for a healthier planet.¹
* Find out how
Moore's Law
Gordon Moore predicted the number of transistors to double about every two years.
* Discover Moore's Law
In the age of Moore's Law, Intel has delivered architecture and silicon technology with amazing transistor counts—as many as two billion and growing. With steady gains in energy efficient performance, and innovative uses of new materials, our innovations continue to enable industry leading firsts.
Microarchitecture ›
Microarchitecture
By continuously introducing new microarchitectures, Intel is creating great leaps in energy efficient performance that enable new form factors at home, in the office, and on the go.
* Intel's smallest chip: Intel® Atom™ processor
* Nehalem: next-generation dynamically scalable microarchitecture
* Learn more about Intel® microarchitecture
Silicon technology ›
Silicon technology
Transforming the way we experience computing at the silicon level, Intel is developing new technologies that use innovative materials for ever smaller, faster, and more energy efficient processors and processor technology.
* The world's first 32nm logic technology
* New hafnium-based Intel® 45nm process technology
* Learn more about Intel® silicon technology
Tick-tock
Intel's tick-tock model is delivering rapid technology innovation on a reliable timeline.
* See how it works
Innovations for a healthier planet
Intel has moved to lead-free and halogen-free products for a healthier planet.¹
* Find out how
Moore's Law
Gordon Moore predicted the number of transistors to double about every two years.
* Discover Moore's Law
Multi-core technology ›
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Developing new levels of system intelligence, energy efficiency, and processing performance, Intel® multi-core technology enables improved computing experiences while paving the way for to the evolution of tera-scale computing.
* Intel® multi-core technology
¹ 45nm products are manufactured on a lead-free process. Lead-free per EU RoHS directive July, 2006. Some E.U. RoHS exemptions may apply to other components used in the product package. Residual amounts of halogens are below November, 2007 proposed IPC/JEDEC J-STD-709 standards.
65nm CPU products have 95% of the lead solder content (by weight) removed from flip-chip package - E.U. RoHS Compliant.
* Intel® multi-core technology
¹ 45nm products are manufactured on a lead-free process. Lead-free per EU RoHS directive July, 2006. Some E.U. RoHS exemptions may apply to other components used in the product package. Residual amounts of halogens are below November, 2007 proposed IPC/JEDEC J-STD-709 standards.
65nm CPU products have 95% of the lead solder content (by weight) removed from flip-chip package - E.U. RoHS Compliant.
Intel® Core™ i7-975 processor Extreme Edition
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The highest performing desktop processor on the planet.¹ Shatter the limits of desktop computing with the intelligent performance of the Intel® Core™ i7-975 processor Extreme Edition, the smartest way to blast through highly-threaded games and applications.
Intel 160GB X25-M SSD
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When Intel launched its first generation X25-M SSDs last year, they were a hit with performance seekers thanks to their awesome performance. Flash forward to present day and the company has launched its second generation SSD drives under the same model numbers.
As a result you'll need to look at the SSD's model number to determine whether a drive is first generation or second generation. The original 2.5-inch X25-M 160GB SSD had the model number SSDSA2M160G1GC whereas our newer test sample has the model number SSDSA2M160G2GC. The third and fourth last characters ‘G2' signify a newer drive.
Beyond the identical model names the two SSDs differ quite a bit; whereas the memory used by the older drives was produced using a 50nm fabrication process, the newer SSD uses 34nm chips. This shrink allows Intel to pack more memory allowing for larger capacities while also reducing manufacturing costs. Our second generation 160GB test sample costs US $440 compared to almost US $700 (at launch) for the first generation 160GB drive. The newer SSD memory boasts improved flash read and write latencies of 65 and 85 microseconds versus 85 and 115 and also offers faster random 4KB write speeds of 8.6K IOPS (on the 160GB drives) versus 3.3K.
On the performance front we expected these improvements would show only a slight performance improvement and when it came to actual benchmarks, our theories were proved right. Running HDTach 3 the new drive returned an average read speed of 223.5MB/sec, a 5.5MB/sec improvement over the first generation 160GB drive. In terms of load times too, this newer SSD finished our Company of Heroes load test just three seconds quicker than the older drive.
As a result you'll need to look at the SSD's model number to determine whether a drive is first generation or second generation. The original 2.5-inch X25-M 160GB SSD had the model number SSDSA2M160G1GC whereas our newer test sample has the model number SSDSA2M160G2GC. The third and fourth last characters ‘G2' signify a newer drive.
Beyond the identical model names the two SSDs differ quite a bit; whereas the memory used by the older drives was produced using a 50nm fabrication process, the newer SSD uses 34nm chips. This shrink allows Intel to pack more memory allowing for larger capacities while also reducing manufacturing costs. Our second generation 160GB test sample costs US $440 compared to almost US $700 (at launch) for the first generation 160GB drive. The newer SSD memory boasts improved flash read and write latencies of 65 and 85 microseconds versus 85 and 115 and also offers faster random 4KB write speeds of 8.6K IOPS (on the 160GB drives) versus 3.3K.
On the performance front we expected these improvements would show only a slight performance improvement and when it came to actual benchmarks, our theories were proved right. Running HDTach 3 the new drive returned an average read speed of 223.5MB/sec, a 5.5MB/sec improvement over the first generation 160GB drive. In terms of load times too, this newer SSD finished our Company of Heroes load test just three seconds quicker than the older drive.
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Dual Core Desktop Processor
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The Bottom Line
Intel's Core 2 Duo E8400 is probably one of the best overall values currently in the desktop processor market. Sure, it only has two processor cores, but it runs at a fairly high clock speed and its low voltage and thermal output allow for it to be easily overclocked making it perform at levels equivalent to processors costing much more.
Pros
Guide Review - Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Dual Core Desktop Processor
5/18/08 - Intel's Core 2 Duo lineup of processors have been extremely popular thanks to their strong performance and excellent power profiles. The industry is pushing more for quad processors, but most applications still aren't optimized for using multiple cores. This is where the advantage of the Core 2 Duo lineup shines thanks to its higher clock speeds.
The Core 2 Duo E8400 was one of the first of Intel's 45nm processor lineup. The smaller traces allow the processor to use less power and reduce heat generation. The additional space on the die allows the cache to increase from the previous 4MB of the E6000 series to 6MB. The E8400 uses the newer 1333MHz bus speed to help it transfer data between subsystems faster than the 1066MHz cores. All of this add up to a very fast processor that comes in at a very reasonable
price.
Overall, performance in all applications was quite strong. The only area that the E8400 will really fall behind quad core CPUs is in software programs such as video editing software. In fact, many applications now seem to be limited by other aspects of the systems such as memory, hard drive or GPU where additional cores or high clock speeds won't make much of an impact.
Overclocking the Core 2 Duo E8400 is easy and yields excellent results. When testing the overclocking, the E8400 was boosted by 20% to 3.6GHz by simply modifying the bus from 1333MHz to 1600MHz. This gave a very strong boost in performance and didn't cause much issue with heat even with the stock Intel heatsink. There is room for more with the right combination of cooling and memory.
Intel's Core 2 Duo E8400 is probably one of the best overall values currently in the desktop processor market. Sure, it only has two processor cores, but it runs at a fairly high clock speed and its low voltage and thermal output allow for it to be easily overclocked making it perform at levels equivalent to processors costing much more.
Pros
Guide Review - Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Dual Core Desktop Processor
5/18/08 - Intel's Core 2 Duo lineup of processors have been extremely popular thanks to their strong performance and excellent power profiles. The industry is pushing more for quad processors, but most applications still aren't optimized for using multiple cores. This is where the advantage of the Core 2 Duo lineup shines thanks to its higher clock speeds.
The Core 2 Duo E8400 was one of the first of Intel's 45nm processor lineup. The smaller traces allow the processor to use less power and reduce heat generation. The additional space on the die allows the cache to increase from the previous 4MB of the E6000 series to 6MB. The E8400 uses the newer 1333MHz bus speed to help it transfer data between subsystems faster than the 1066MHz cores. All of this add up to a very fast processor that comes in at a very reasonable
price.
Overall, performance in all applications was quite strong. The only area that the E8400 will really fall behind quad core CPUs is in software programs such as video editing software. In fact, many applications now seem to be limited by other aspects of the systems such as memory, hard drive or GPU where additional cores or high clock speeds won't make much of an impact.
Overclocking the Core 2 Duo E8400 is easy and yields excellent results. When testing the overclocking, the E8400 was boosted by 20% to 3.6GHz by simply modifying the bus from 1333MHz to 1600MHz. This gave a very strong boost in performance and didn't cause much issue with heat even with the stock Intel heatsink. There is room for more with the right combination of cooling and memory.
Intel Core 2 Duo 'Conroe' E6700 and X6800 Benchmarks
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Intel Core 2 Duo 'Conroe' E6700 and X6800 Benchmarks
IntroductionIf you're like me, you will have been watching all of the news and thread popping up around the Internet surrounding Intel's latest line of processors 'Core 2 Duo'. In particular, their latest core codenamed 'Conroe' for the LGA775 platform.After months of waiting, and being teased by benchmarks from engineering samples, the Conroe chip is now available for purchase from most retailers including our friends over at SpecialTech.So, what's so great about this CPU, why does it perform so well, and will you see a worthwhile performance improvement by upgrading from your current processor? All of these questions I plan to answer today by comparing the E6700 and X6800 'Conroe' chips against my trusty Pentium 4 630 chip clocked at a stock speed of 3ghz.Test SetupIntel were kind enough to send us one of their press kits containing some of their latest goodies...- Intel D975XBX 'Bad Axe' Motherboard- Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 (2.66ghz)- Intel Core 2 Duo X6800 (2.93ghz)In order to get things up and running, I'll be adding the following components to the mix:- Silverstone Zeus 560w PSU- XFX 7900GT GPU @ Stock- Kingston HyperX PC2-8500 (5-5-5-15)- Stock Intel CoolerAnd for a 'fair' clock-for-clock comparison, I'll be adding my very own Pentium4 630 running at a stock speed of 3.0ghz which is just a tad faster on the MHZ scale than the Core 2 Duo's that I'm looking at today.
IntroductionIf you're like me, you will have been watching all of the news and thread popping up around the Internet surrounding Intel's latest line of processors 'Core 2 Duo'. In particular, their latest core codenamed 'Conroe' for the LGA775 platform.After months of waiting, and being teased by benchmarks from engineering samples, the Conroe chip is now available for purchase from most retailers including our friends over at SpecialTech.So, what's so great about this CPU, why does it perform so well, and will you see a worthwhile performance improvement by upgrading from your current processor? All of these questions I plan to answer today by comparing the E6700 and X6800 'Conroe' chips against my trusty Pentium 4 630 chip clocked at a stock speed of 3ghz.Test SetupIntel were kind enough to send us one of their press kits containing some of their latest goodies...- Intel D975XBX 'Bad Axe' Motherboard- Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 (2.66ghz)- Intel Core 2 Duo X6800 (2.93ghz)In order to get things up and running, I'll be adding the following components to the mix:- Silverstone Zeus 560w PSU- XFX 7900GT GPU @ Stock- Kingston HyperX PC2-8500 (5-5-5-15)- Stock Intel CoolerAnd for a 'fair' clock-for-clock comparison, I'll be adding my very own Pentium4 630 running at a stock speed of 3.0ghz which is just a tad faster on the MHZ scale than the Core 2 Duo's that I'm looking at today.
Intel Core i7 Review: Nehalem Gets Real
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Anticipation for Intel's latest CPU architecture rivals the intensity for the original . It's not just that Nehalem is a new CPU architecture. Intel's new CPU line also brings along with it a new system bus, new chipsets, and a new socket format.
Today, we're mainly focusing on the Core i7 CPU and its performance compared to Intel's Core 2 quad-core CPUs. There's a ton of data to sift through just on CPU performance. We'll have ample opportunity to dive into the platform, and its tweaks, in future articles.
Intel will be launching three new Core i7 products in the next couple of weeks, at 2.66GHz, 2.93GHz, and 3.20GHz, at prices ranging from $285 to $999 (qty. 1,000). That's right: You'll be able to pick up a Core i7 CPU for around $300 fairly soon. Of course, that's not the whole story: You'll need a new motherboard and very likely, new memory, since the integrated memory controller only supports DDR3.
In the past several weeks, we've been locked in the , running a seemingly endless series of benchmarks on six different CPUs. Now it's time to talk results. While we'll be presenting our usual stream of charts and numbers, we'll try to put them in context, including discussions of how and when it might be best to upgrade.
Today, we're mainly focusing on the Core i7 CPU and its performance compared to Intel's Core 2 quad-core CPUs. There's a ton of data to sift through just on CPU performance. We'll have ample opportunity to dive into the platform, and its tweaks, in future articles.
Intel will be launching three new Core i7 products in the next couple of weeks, at 2.66GHz, 2.93GHz, and 3.20GHz, at prices ranging from $285 to $999 (qty. 1,000). That's right: You'll be able to pick up a Core i7 CPU for around $300 fairly soon. Of course, that's not the whole story: You'll need a new motherboard and very likely, new memory, since the integrated memory controller only supports DDR3.
In the past several weeks, we've been locked in the , running a seemingly endless series of benchmarks on six different CPUs. Now it's time to talk results. While we'll be presenting our usual stream of charts and numbers, we'll try to put them in context, including discussions of how and when it might be best to upgrade.
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