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

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Just when it seems that Intel has already made the ultimate processor in Core 2 Duo, it raised the bar yet again when it recently unveiled its new line of microprocessors.

Intel will be using the 45nm manufacturing process for the dual and quad-core chips dubbed as “Penryn”. This new innovation will allow the leading chip-maker to reduce processor size while continuously pushing clock speeds up.

This news can be either good or bad. Of course this is positive news in general for the IT industry. The faster the processor, the more productive the user is. However, software developers will be designing their products in such a way that it will demand more from the new processors since the latter have something extra to give.

I don’t know if I’ll be changing my still reliable Pentium D desktop anytime soon. Even though programmers are now designing their products in such a way that it will only run smoothly when using at least a core duo processor, I still believe that many applications won’t be needing that amount of computing power. As long as you have at least 512 GB of RAM and constantly optimize your unit, you’ll feel that your Pentium IV or III is running on steroids.

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