Another Day With My PC

Intel will push the performance and capability of present day PCs by introducing a Nehalem microarchitecture-based processor. This new processor would use a quad-core chips that is intended to be used in advanced and high-end gaming computers.

According to Intel, the Nehalem-based processors will still carry the company’s popular “Core” brand. Dubbed as the Core i7, the first Nehalem desktop chip will target gamers, designers and creative professionals.

Initially, there will be two versions. The black Core i7 or the Extreme Edition will be Intel’s fastest and highest-end chips. Blue labeled chips, on the other hand will be a step down.

Upcoming Core chips that doesn’t carry code-name will be tagged as Penryn. It will be based on Intel’s older chip architecture and will have the Core 2 mark.

Intel refuses to disclose the specifications of the new Core i7, but sources revealed that it will feature a new integrated memory controller and a new breakthrough feature. Intel however hinted that the new breakthrough feature will give PC increased performance and energy efficiency.

Source: Information Week