Intel are introducing
a new processor socket for the latest model of the Pentium 4. Instead
of being based on the socket 478 format, this processor uses a new LGA
(Land Grid Array) 775 design and naming scheme for it's processors based on model numbers instead
of clock speeds. This will replace the speed with a three-digit
number, starting with 3 for low-end chips, 5 for standard performance
and 7 for the top of the range models.
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7xx series |
5xx series |
3xx series |
|
Desktop |
Pentium 4
Extreme Edition |
Pentium 4 |
Celeron D |
|
Mobile |
Pentium M
(Dothian) |
Mobile Pentium 4 |
Celeron M |
The intention is to increase the xx numbers with the feature count
of a processor, not the performance.
Intel
have just released the Pentium 4 Extreme which is differentiates
itself from normal P4's by virtue of 2MB of onboard cache, this
gives the processor a performance boost and allows it to compete
performance wise with the Athlon 64 FX processor (in 32 bit
programs). Rumors that you may need to re-mortgage your house to buy
one may be unfounded.
A new model of the
Pentium 4, the Prescott, differs from the previous Northwood A core in that
it has a die size of 0.09 µm and level 2 cache of 1MB. This
allows the processor to compete on a equal footing with the Athlon
64, although if 64bit programs are used the Athlon 64 should come in
to it's own. |
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