Intel phase out of single-core desktop CPUs to begin in 1Q08

Vikingod · Oct 18, 2007, 03:10 PM

Source: DigiTimes
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Intel will begin the phase out of single-core processors for desktops in first quarter of 2008 with the launch of an entry-level dual-core series, the Celeron E1000, according to sources at PC makers. The company will also add two 45nm processors in its E4000 family during the quarter.

The first dual-core Celeron processor, the E1200 will have core frequency of 1.6GHz, 800MHz FSB and 512KB L2 cache with price of US$53 in thousand-unit quantities. Although Intel will enter 45nm process production this November, entry-level processors such as those in the E1000 series will still be fabbed at 65nm using a Conroe-based core, noted the sources.

Matth · Oct 20, 2007, 05:47 PM

I thought the E2140 "Pentium" was the low end model, with 512k cache.... so what do they hack out of it to make a Celeron?

Sorry, E2140 has 1MB shared L2, so presumably the Celeron is 512k shared... not a lot of cache for two cores, seems pointless making such a hamstrung dual core.

Oct 18, 2007, 03:10 PM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Intel phase out of single-core desktop CPUs to begin in 1Q08 Source: DigiTimes _____________ Intel will begin the phase out of single-core processors for desktops in first quarter of 2008 with the launch of an entry-level dual-core series, the Celeron E1000, according to sources at PC makers. The company will also add two 45nm processors in its E4000 family during the quarter. The first dual-core Celeron processor, the E1200 will have core frequency of 1.6GHz, 800MHz FSB and 512KB L2 cache with price of US$53 in thousand-unit quantities. Although Intel will enter 45nm process production this November, entry-level processors such as those in the E1000 series will still be fabbed at 65nm using a Conroe-based core, noted the sources.

Oct 20, 2007, 05:47 PM	#2
Matth Flash Banner Hater Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,426 Rep Power: 93 System Specs	I thought the E2140 "Pentium" was the low end model, with 512k cache.... so what do they hack out of it to make a Celeron? Sorry, E2140 has 1MB shared L2, so presumably the Celeron is 512k shared... not a lot of cache for two cores, seems pointless making such a hamstrung dual core. __________________ Mary had a little lamb, Her father shot it dead Now Mary takes her lamb to school, Between two crusts of bread