Intel introduces Multithreading in Xeon

SAN FRANCISCO: Intel has announced the introduction of Hyperthreading

technology in its Xeon processors for servers. This is part of the several

products that the company has announced at the Intel Developer Forum being held

here.

Hyperthreading technology increases the performance of two-way processors by

as much as 30 per cent. Intel said that the first Xeon processors with

Hyperthreading technology would have speeds of 2.2, 2 and 1.8GHz. It allows an

operating system to view one processor as two, thus increasing the multitasking

capabilities and server response time. This allows increased support to users.

Hyperthreading will become a standard in all the future Xeon processors. Vendors

such as Compaq, HP, Dell and IBM are expected to release products based on the

latest Xeon chips.

The company has also introduced its Netburst microarchitecture and the new

E7500 chipset for the Xeon-based server platform.

The company has also released a Gigabit Ethernet controller optimized for

desktop PCs that is 45 per cent smaller than the previous controller. This helps

manufacturers reduce the cost of deploying Gigabit Ethernet network connections

in those systems by up to 50 per cent.