90nm PowerMac G5s in March 2004?

MacRumors · 06:58 PM

Appleinsider posted a small update today reporting that second generation PowerMac G5s would make an appearance by March 2004. The new machines are reported to have advanced features including 533 DDR II RAM support and up to 1.5GHz bus as well as the incorporation of 90nm G5s and "Power Tune" technology.

As previously reported, IBM will be presenting 90nm PowerPC 970 technology at the ISSCC in Feb 2004. First reference to "PowerTune" was seen in the advance program (PDF) where it is briefly described under "PowerTune: Advanced Frequency and Power Scaling on 64b PowerPC Microprocessor" (Page 59)

Quote:

PowerTune is a power-management technique for a multi-gigahertz superscalar 64b PowerPC processor in a 90nm technology. This paper discusses the challenges and implementation of a dynamically controlled clock frequency with noise suppression as well as a synchronization circuit for a multi-processor system.

It's not completely clear how these new machines would fit with Appleinsider's previous claim that PowerMacs would see revisions in January 2004.

JtheLemur · Nov 19, 2003, 06:22 PM

Soooo anybody wanna buy my Dual 2.0GHz G5? =D

Stike · Nov 19, 2003, 06:25 PM

As Steve said - very promising roadmap!
This PowerTune feature sounds like one of Apple´s request to be able to cram the G5 in a PowerBook...

mislabeledstar · Nov 19, 2003, 06:26 PM

announce in january, ship in march......

no, apple would never do that

ennerseed · Nov 19, 2003, 06:26 PM

1.5Ghz Bus... Would it be safe to say these are going to be 3Ghz Chips then?

jettredmont · Nov 19, 2003, 06:28 PM

Stating the obvious:

1.5GHz bus == 3.0GHz processors at the high end.

adamfilip · Nov 19, 2003, 06:28 PM

um cool!

GUSTO · Nov 19, 2003, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JtheLemur
Soooo anybody wanna buy my Dual 2.0GHz G5? =D

LOL yeah me 2

DDR 2,1.5Ghz OMG!!!!!!!!!

DrGruv1 · Nov 19, 2003, 06:30 PM

or still summer wait?

jettredmont · Nov 19, 2003, 06:31 PM

Actually, the article just says the system controller will suppoprt up to 1.5GHz. Which would seem to put the post-3.0GHz machines will need a revamped controller ...

DrGruv1 · Nov 19, 2003, 06:31 PM

3 gig in march?

or summer still...

Stike · Nov 19, 2003, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DrGruv1
or still summer wait?

If the NEXT revision brings the G5 to 3 GHz in March, IBM would be faster designing than they can produce the CPUs

And Steve would have toned down his bragging "within 12 months" for nothing.

areyouwishing · Nov 19, 2003, 06:35 PM

This is VERY promising, and VERY realistic.

I am so overjoyed at the thought that Intel is slowing down, and Apple is speeding up.

The G5 truly marks a turning point in the future of Apple Hardware. People will be speaking of this for years to come.

Freg3000 · Nov 19, 2003, 06:38 PM

Wow, 1.5 Ghz bus. and I think 2:1 is the largest bus multiplier. i don't think there is a 1.5:1 multiplier. I know there are 3:1, 4:1 and so one. But 1.5 would definetly imply 3 Ghz.

Hmmmmm......

Wombatronic · Nov 19, 2003, 06:39 PM

To recap:

Quote:

DrGruv: 3 gog hz sooer? or still summer wait?

became

Quote:

DrGruv: 3 gig in march? or summer still?

I think that fast typing does not explain this. I suspect, rather, that DrGruv is completely insane

evolu · Nov 19, 2003, 06:40 PM

Hey! What's my jaw doing on the floor?

DrGruv1 · Nov 19, 2003, 06:41 PM

evolu · Nov 19, 2003, 06:44 PM

Originally posted by Wombatronic
I think that fast typing does not explain this. I suspect, rather, that DrGruv is completely insane

hilarious

yoman · Nov 19, 2003, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by areyouwishing
This is VERY promising, and VERY realistic.

I am so overjoyed at the thought that Intel is slowing down, and Apple is speeding up.

The G5 truly marks a turning point in the future of Apple Hardware. People will be speaking of this for years to come.

Wouldn't it be neat if all of a sudden Apple had faster clocked chipsets than Intel. My my that would be a nice turning of tables.

gwuMACaddict · Nov 19, 2003, 06:49 PM

as much as i doubt it... i REEEEEAALLY hope its true

neverfade · Nov 19, 2003, 06:50 PM

Yeah, I got a dual 2, and even though I always want the biggest and newest - Man, my dual 2 is SWEET, and I am very content with it and expect to be content with it for years to come...

... by no means do I need the newest now that I have my Dual 2. Great machine.

punter · Nov 19, 2003, 06:58 PM

for those that bought 2x2GHz machines, don't worry, I will buy them off you. I'm hoping to get 1100 of them :P

the current machines are arguably faster then the current production pcs... Hopefully by march there will be no doubt!!

Hopefully by march I will be rich enough again

ThomasJefferson · Nov 19, 2003, 06:58 PM

Announced in March 04. Shipping in October 04?

So pleased I always wait for the second version ...

Macmaniac · Nov 19, 2003, 06:58 PM

That thing would render photoshop effects before your you select em

I want one for Warcraft 3

Waluigi · Nov 19, 2003, 06:59 PM

I have a Dual 2GHz, but I'm not upgrading for a few years. I'm just happy that apple is getting better and better, no matter how 'slow' my G5 becomes compared to their top of the line machine. GREAT NEWS!!!!!! Bring em' on!

--Waluigi

Nov 19, 2003, 06:25 PM	#3
Stike macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Germany	As Steve said - very promising roadmap! This PowerTune feature sounds like one of Apple´s request to be able to cram the G5 in a PowerBook... __________________ - "Fiat justitia et ruant coeli!" -

Nov 19, 2003, 06:26 PM	#5
ennerseed macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2002	1.5Ghz Bus 1.5Ghz Bus... Would it be safe to say these are going to be 3Ghz Chips then? __________________ Times are hard for dreamers - Amelie

Nov 19, 2003, 06:28 PM	#7
adamfilip macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: burlington, Ontario canada	um cool! __________________ PowerMac G5 Dual 2.0, 3gb Ram,74gb Raptor,1.5TB Seagate,Canon 40D DSLR,Dell 24" LCD, Epson 1660 scan, Wacom,

Nov 19, 2003, 06:30 PM	#9
DrGruv1 macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Chicago - West 'Burbs	3 gog hz sooer? or still summer wait? __________________ - Michael Droste MusicRowSongs.com or TrumpetStudio.com

Nov 19, 2003, 06:31 PM	#11
DrGruv1 macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Chicago - West 'Burbs	typing to damn fast... 3 gig in march? or summer still... __________________ - Michael Droste MusicRowSongs.com or TrumpetStudio.com

Nov 19, 2003, 06:22 PM	#2
JtheLemur macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2002	Soooo anybody wanna buy my Dual 2.0GHz G5? =D

Nov 19, 2003, 06:26 PM	#4
mislabeledstar macrumors regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Los Angeles	announce in january, ship in march...... no, apple would never do that

Nov 19, 2003, 06:28 PM	#6
jettredmont macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jul 2002	Stating the obvious: 1.5GHz bus == 3.0GHz processors at the high end.

Nov 19, 2003, 06:35 PM	#13
areyouwishing macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Utah	This is VERY promising, and VERY realistic. I am so overjoyed at the thought that Intel is slowing down, and Apple is speeding up. The G5 truly marks a turning point in the future of Apple Hardware. People will be speaking of this for years to come. __________________ iPhone 3G Black Macbook 2Ghz Core 1 Duo - 1GB iMac 1.8ghz Core 1 Duo - 1.25GB

Nov 19, 2003, 06:38 PM	#14
Freg3000 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New York	Wow, 1.5 Ghz bus. and I think 2:1 is the largest bus multiplier. i don't think there is a 1.5:1 multiplier. I know there are 3:1, 4:1 and so one. But 1.5 would definetly imply 3 Ghz. Hmmmmm...... __________________ FregTK This Is Momentum.

Nov 19, 2003, 06:40 PM	#16
evolu macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: LA la land...	Hey! What's my jaw doing on the floor?

Nov 19, 2003, 06:41 PM	#17
DrGruv1 macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Chicago - West 'Burbs	insane? well, partially perhaps.. __________________ - Michael Droste MusicRowSongs.com or TrumpetStudio.com

Nov 19, 2003, 06:44 PM	#18
evolu macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: LA la land...	Re: Re: typing to damn fast... Originally posted by Wombatronic I think that fast typing does not explain this. I suspect, rather, that DrGruv is completely insane hilarious

Nov 19, 2003, 06:49 PM	#20
gwuMACaddict macrumors 68040 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: washington dc	as much as i doubt it... i REEEEEAALLY hope its true __________________ *"if everyone is thinking alike, then someone isn't thinking"*

Nov 19, 2003, 06:50 PM	#21
neverfade macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Mpls, MN	My Dual 2 Yeah, I got a dual 2, and even though I always want the biggest and newest - Man, my dual 2 is SWEET, and I am very content with it and expect to be content with it for years to come... ... by no means do I need the newest now that I have my Dual 2. Great machine. __________________ A Mac, is there another?

Nov 19, 2003, 06:58 PM	#22
punter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Australia	for those that bought 2x2GHz machines, don't worry, I will buy them off you. I'm hoping to get 1100 of them :P the current machines are arguably faster then the current production pcs... Hopefully by march there will be no doubt!! Hopefully by march I will be rich enough again __________________ "look at how much faster we can go" - Steve Jobs

Nov 19, 2003, 06:58 PM	#23
ThomasJefferson macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Virginia	Announced in March 04. Shipping in October 04? So pleased I always wait for the second version ... __________________ Currently in a committed relationship with my Gitzo 3540LS

Nov 19, 2003, 06:58 PM	#24
Macmaniac macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: A tiny spec in the "Garden State", 1 square mile in area, somewhere on the outskirts of town by the railroad tracks	That thing would render photoshop effects before your you select em I want one for Warcraft 3 __________________ The customer is NOT always right

Nov 19, 2003, 06:59 PM	#25
Waluigi macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Connecticut	I have a Dual 2GHz, but I'm not upgrading for a few years. I'm just happy that apple is getting better and better, no matter how 'slow' my G5 becomes compared to their top of the line machine. GREAT NEWS!!!!!! Bring em' on! --Waluigi __________________ Dual 2GHz Power Mac G5 \| 17" Apple LCD Display \| 1 GB RAM \| 250GB and 400GB internal HDs \| ATI Radeon 9600 Pro \| 4X SuperDrive \| OS X 10.4.1

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