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All the attention is on Intel's new ‘Lynnfield' CPUs today - already comprehensively reviewed on HEXUS.net - but seemingly lost in the hubbub are quite a few other new CPUs too.
Chief among them are Intel's new range of server CPUs: the Xeon 3400 series. Intel is positioning these as entry-level server and workstation parts for SMEs and the education sector. Here's how they shape up:
| Processor | Clock Speed (GHz) | Turbo Speed (GHz) | Cores / Threads | Cache | 1K Unit Price | HT | TDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Xeon X3470 | 2.93 | 3.6 | 4/8 | 8 MB | $589 | Yes | 95W |
| Intel Xeon X3460 | 2.80 | 3.46 | 4/8 | 8 MB | $316 | Yes | 95W |
| Intel Xeon X3450 | 2.66 | 3.2 | 4/8 | 8 MB | $241 | Yes | 95W |
| Intel Xeon X3440 | 2.53 | 2.93 | 4/8 | 8 MB | $215 | Yes | 95W |
| Intel Xeon X3430 | 2.40 | 2.8 | 4/4 | 8 MB | $189 | No | 95W |
| Intel Xeon L3426 | 1.86 | 3.2 | 4/8 | 8 MB | $284 | Yes | 45W |
On top of those, we noticed a few new additions to Intel's price list. They include a new Core 2 Quad and its low-power variant, and a couple of new additions to the CULV family - including a dual core model.
Here's a table summarising the other newbies:
| Processor | Clock Speed (GHz) | Cores / Threads | Cache | 1K Unit Price | Process | TDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core 2 Quad Q9505 | 2.83 | 4/4 | 6 MB | $213 | 45nm | 95W |
| Core 2 Quad Q9505S | 2.83 | 4/4 | 6 MB | $277 | 45nm | 65W |
| ULV Celeron M SU2300 | 1.20 | 2/2 | 1 MB | $134 | 45nm | 10W |
| ULV Celeron M 743 | 1.30 | 1/1 | 1 MB | $107 | 45nm | 10W |
