Intel ignites Quad-Core era at GITEX 2006

The world's leading silicon chip maker says quad-core processors; four computing 'brains' inside a single processor, deliver immense speed and responsiveness for general purpose servers, workstations, digital media creation, high-end gaming and other market segments that crave absolute performance.

Intel began the transition to multi-core technology four years ago with Intel® Hyper-threading technology, followed by the introduction of the industry's first dual-core PC processors in April of last year. Intel recently refreshed its entire product line in just 100 days by introducing more than thirty new desktop and server processors based on the revolutionary Intel® Core™ microarchitecture, a more powerful yet energy efficient design.

"Today's announcement ushers in another new era in computing. The capabilities of quad-core microprocessors will bring new possibilities for science, entertainment, and business."

said Samir Al Schamma, Intel General Manager, GCC. "I'm incredibly proud of what the people of Intel have been able to achieve."

Intel has made this next step in the computer's ongoing evolution as fast and easy as possible through continued investment in silicon process and manufacturing technology, innovative and tailored product design, and a myriad of software developer tools and programs.

Quad-Core Intel Xeon processor 5300 series

Quad-core Intel Xeon Processor 5300 series servers provide more headroom for server virtualization than any other two-processor, standard, high-volume server platform. The new processors deliver up to 50 percent faster1 performance within the same thermal envelope and at the same cost as the previous generation Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5100 series launched less than five months ago.

Four Intel Xeon processors are launching today at clock speeds ranging from 1.60GHz to 2.66GHz, with front side bus (FSB) speeds ranging from 1066MHz to 1333MHz, and thermal design power (TDP) of either 80 watts or a performance optimized 120 watt option. In the first quarter of 2007, Intel will launch two more quad-core Xeon processors - a low voltage version for ultra-dense deployments with a TDP of only 50 Watts and a processor designed for single socket workstations and servers.

Intel Core 2 Extreme quad-core processor QX6700

The world's best desktop processor for multimedia applications, the Intel Core 2 Extreme quad-core processor QX6700 is up to 80 percent faster2 than the company's current Intel Core 2 Extreme Processor X6800.

This is the world's first quad-core desktop processor available for unmatched, highly threaded performance. Ideal for today's games with incredible performance for tomorrows highly threaded games; the Intel Core 2 Extreme quad-core processor QX6700 is available at 2.66GHz with a 1066MHz FSB. The processor runs on Intel's existing 975X Express chipset family.

The company plans to offer a mainstream quad-core processor starting in the first quarter of next year under the brand name Intel Core 2 Quad processor. The processor will be an ideal choice for processor intensive, highly threaded programs such as entertainment, gaming and multimedia activities.