Intel confirms launch of 6XX desktop chips

“ CHIP FIRM Intel confirmed our earlier reports of 2MB L2 cache 6XX desktop processors. These also have power saving Speedstep stuff built in, and provide “headroom” for the future. They come out at the end of the month, it appears.

In a conference call for analysts and the press, the firm said that the NX flag provided better security and the 6XX series even saved on electricity. Heck, a power cut saves on electricity.

The 600 series will work in existing 9xx chipsets, again confirming earlier stories here on the INQ. Intel said the 600 series doesn’t require a new software image.

The firm will start selling the 600 series initially into the business market, but will migrate it down, or ramp it down, into the mainstream platform.”