More performance for less power
Intel today expanded its offerings for embedded market segments with the launch of new processors shipping with an extended 7-year life cycle support, up from a previous 5 years.
The new processors, based on Intel's high-k, metal gate transistor formula and manufactured on its 45nm Penryn process, include the Quad-Core Intel Xeon 5400 Series and Dual-Core Intel Xeon 5200 Series.
Featuring Intel's new power-optimised 5100 MCH chipset, the processors represent Intel's 45nm offerings for thermally constrained bladed applications. Utilising Intel's Hafnium-based, high-k metal gate transistor formula, power consumption is reduced whilst switching speed is improved and transistor density is significantly increased.
Doug Davis, vice president and general manager of Intel's Embedded and Communications Group said:
"We're acutely aware of the performance demands and power consumption concerns of our customers and reached a remarkable 67 percent more compute performance-per-watt when we validated the Intel 5100 MCH chipset-based 45nm quad-core platform."
"In addition, the 45nm quad-core processors also allow for a 22 percent performance gain over previous-generation platforms within the same thermal profile, making it an excellent choice for compute-intensive applications such as IMS and platforms for storage, routers and security."
Intel's 45nm processors with extended lifecycle support are available today, and prices range from $321 to $690. The Intel 5100 MCH chipset is available today, starting at $76. Meanwhile, the dual-core Intel Xeon processor L5238 at 35 watts will be available in April.
Official press release: INTEL SHIPS NEW PROCESSORS FOR EMBEDDED, COMMUNICATIONS AND STORAGE MARKETS BASED ON NEW TRANSISTORS, MANUFACTURING
