Intel and QuadCore

[Cosmet]

Wow, this is just impressive! I can't wait until they get this on the laptop brands.

"Intel Corp has officially launched its first desktop quad-core processor, codenamed Kentsfield, with new systems boasting the CPU set to be announced today. But for the average enterprise user, two plus two will not add up to four.

In launching Kentsfield, Intel beats rival Advanced Micro Devices Inc to the quad-core punch. But AMD's forthcoming quad-core CPU, due mid-2007 or so, may end packing more performance.


Intel's Kentsfield, called Core 2 Extreme quad-core QX6700, is up to 80% faster than its Core 2 Extreme X6800, or Conroe, counterpart, claimed Intel. The latter is, of course, the chipmaker's high-end dual-core desktop offering that launched in July."



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[Jordan]

Very impressive. I probably will not get one for a long time though.

[Kaabi]

Why do people need such fast computers? My 1 Gig, single core computer is so fast, I can't see how it could go any faster.

[TcM]

Yeah lol how would that make me notice the difference?? My Pc is more than enough why would I buy an expensive PC when with this cheap I can get still a fast PC for home use?