New intel CPU question

[strausd]

So I was looking at Intels site and noticed they only have one of the 3600 series that has six cores. Seeing this, that means they won't just put in a six-core for a quad-core. Does this mean they will have a quad-core entry point and only one SP 6-core option? Or could they use the 6-core 5600s to make more SP 6-core options? Just curious...

 

[brentsg]

So I was looking at Intels site and noticed they only have one of the 3600 series that has six cores. Seeing this, that means they won't just put in a six-core for a quad-core. Does this mean they will have a quad-core entry point and only one SP 6-core option? Or could they use the 6-core 5600s to make more SP 6-core options? Just curious...

I don't think anyone knows this. But Intel is about to launch a second 6 core CPU in the i7 line, though there is little price break from the 980X.

 

[strausd]

I don't think they would have i7 MPs along with Xeon MPs. I also think it would be weird if they only had one SP 6-core option. Hopefully we will find out in 6 days

 

[jav6454]

I don't think anyone knows this. But Intel is about to launch a second 6 core CPU in the i7 line, though there is little price break from the 980X.

The i7-970? It is going to be prcied around $582.99 range... to substitute the current i7-960 that goes for $569.99 on Newegg.

 

[Umbongo]

The i7-970? It is going to be prcied around $582.99 range... to substitute the current i7-960 that goes for $569.99 on Newegg.

Rumours indicate it will have an $800+ price tag.

 

[jav6454]

Rumours indicate it will have an $800+ price tag.

I don't think they would want to do that. Intel will just push away potential buyers.

 

[Umbongo]

Potential buyers will just buy another Intel processor. There is no competition at this level.

 

[brentsg]

I don't think they would want to do that. Intel will just push away potential buyers.

I'll dig around if I get bored but $850 was the price I saw last week for that part.

 

[nanofrog]

I'll dig around if I get bored but $850 was the price I saw last week for that part.

Was it a news site, or e-tailer (i.e. pre-order)?

I ask, as some sites that have done pre-orders in the past can get crazy on the pricing (expectations of limited supply and high demand).

 

[jav6454]

Was it a news site, or e-tailer (i.e. pre-order)?

I ask, as some sites that have done pre-orders in the past can get crazy on the pricing (expectations of limited supply and high demand).

Exactly why I always wait a while before buying the newest tech. BS pricing at start.

 

[Umbongo]

Was it a news site, or e-tailer (i.e. pre-order)?

I ask, as some sites that have done pre-orders in the past can get crazy on the pricing (expectations of limited supply and high demand).

Digitimes are the source.

http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20100701PD209.html

 

[jav6454]

Digitimes are the source.

http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20100701PD209.html

Interesting, that $800 price tag will put a dent on everyone's plans. Intel is just way to greedy on this one.

 

[nanofrog]

Digitimes are the source.

http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20100701PD209.html

Ouch. That's going to hurt sales IMO, as it's too close to the i7-980X.