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Intel's six-core Gulftown is performing well

Intel's future six-core processor 'Gulftown' has begun popping up with some exciting overclocking results consistent among dozens of samples. Another highlight of the chip is the memory controller performance, expect triple channel DDR3 2133 or better on a desktop platform. And for the dual socket platform, replacing the skulltrail platform, just wait for dual gulftown's with six channel DDR3 2133 memory in parallel, that with overclocking capability upwards of 4.2GHz from a stock 2.4GHz is sure to have enthusiasts waiting patiently. AMD should watch out, as this architecture is another big leap in the right direction for Intel.

Good news, most of the samples hit close to 3.5GHz with regular voltages, and around 4GHz with basic "push up" measures (we'll avoid saying "overclocking" among the vendors). And this is with six cores and 12MB cache per chip, a full 50 per cent increase in both categories from the current LGA1366 45nm processors, with roughly the same thermal design power (TDP) rating as well. Oh yes, also don't forget the encryption acceleration as well as little reductions to latency penalties all over the system.

The Inquirer

Posted by | Tue, Nov 17, 2009 - 12:42 PM