The New Core 2 Duo: 45 nm Wolfdale Replaces 65 nm Conroe @ Tom's Hardware

CDsDontBurn · Feb 15, 2008, 10:45 AM

Source: Tom's Hardware
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Intel's 65 nm generation isn't dead yet, as the firm will still be offering multiple models in the server, desktop and notebook spaces for a while. The processors used in Apple's ultra portable Mac Book Air and Lenovo's upcoming X300 series are good examples. Both devices are based on power-optimized sub 20 Watt versions of the 65 nm Merom core, which means that the first generation of Core 2 will still be around for a while. However, Intel has recently introduced its latest and greatest product generation: the Core 2 Duo E8000 family, based on the 45 nm Wolfdale dual core. The new architecture offers new features, more clock speed and additional cache speed - all the while lowering power consumption. We looked at the new architecture to find out how much of an improvement the new processor generation really offers.

Feb 15, 2008, 10:45 AM	#1
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,779 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	The New Core 2 Duo: 45 nm Wolfdale Replaces 65 nm Conroe @ Tom's Hardware Source: Tom's Hardware _______________ Intel's 65 nm generation isn't dead yet, as the firm will still be offering multiple models in the server, desktop and notebook spaces for a while. The processors used in Apple's ultra portable Mac Book Air and Lenovo's upcoming X300 series are good examples. Both devices are based on power-optimized sub 20 Watt versions of the 65 nm Merom core, which means that the first generation of Core 2 will still be around for a while. However, Intel has recently introduced its latest and greatest product generation: the Core 2 Duo E8000 family, based on the 45 nm Wolfdale dual core. The new architecture offers new features, more clock speed and additional cache speed - all the while lowering power consumption. We looked at the new architecture to find out how much of an improvement the new processor generation really offers. __________________ Her First Day \| A year later