When Intel launched the 'Nehalem' architecture-based Core i7 - codenamed 'Bloomfield' - and the X58 chipset in November 2008, we assumed that the anticipated mid-range follow up would be called Core i5.
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This mid-range processor - codenamed 'Lynnfield' - was flagged as a …
It feels better somehow, to read of a processor family named after a place, rather than just a set of digits. Even if 'Nehalem' is a bit heavy metal. I look forward to the 12-core 'Sidcup' range of CPUs.
You spend the entire review discussing the i7-870 then say in the conclusion "feel confident that the Core i7 860 will be the processor of choice through to the end of 2009".
The conclusion mentions the 860, because we reckon it'll be the best value chip - slightly slower clock speed but much better price - in the series, based on our tests of Core i7s to date.
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Intel 'Lynnfield'
When Intel launched the 'Nehalem' architecture-based Core i7 - codenamed 'Bloomfield' - and the X58 chipset in November 2008, we assumed that the anticipated mid-range follow up would be called Core i5. LGA1156 vs LGA1366 LGA1156 vs LGA1366: on top... This mid-range processor - codenamed 'Lynnfield' - was flagged as a …
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Posted Thursday 27th August 2009 12:46 GMT
Puck
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It feels better somehow, to read of a processor family named after a place, rather than just a set of digits. Even if 'Nehalem' is a bit heavy metal. I look forward to the 12-core 'Sidcup' range of CPUs.
Mine's the green waterproof.
Posted Thursday 27th August 2009 12:53 GMT
Anonymous Coward
Version numbers #
You spend the entire review discussing the i7-870 then say in the conclusion "feel confident that the Core i7 860 will be the processor of choice through to the end of 2009".
Was the switch to "860" intentional, or a typo?
Posted Thursday 27th August 2009 12:53 GMT
Tony Smith
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The conclusion mentions the 860, because we reckon it'll be the best value chip - slightly slower clock speed but much better price - in the series, based on our tests of Core i7s to date.
Posted Friday 28th August 2009 14:24 GMT
Anonymous Coward
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Thanks for the clarification.
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