NEW DELHI: Chip major Intel has announced the launch of its next generation
dual-core processor for dual-processor
(DP) servers and workstations based upon its state of the art, energy efficient
Intel Core microarchitecture, the Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5100 series,
previously codenamed 'Woodcrest'.
According to Intel, the new processor delivers up to 125 percent performance
improvement over previous generation dual-core Intel Xeon processors and up to
60 percent performance improvement over competing x86-based architectures (read
AMD Opteron), and also delivers performance per watt leadership.
"The performance and system-level power consumption we are seeing from
our platforms built around the new core microarchitecture has exceeded even our
expectations. We've developed a superior platform that delivers the latest server
technologies including faster and more reliable memory, Intel Virtualization
Technology (Intel VT), Intel Active Server Manager and Intel I/O Acceleration
Technology. (Intel I/OAT)," informed Kirk Skaugen, vice president and
general manager of Intel's Server Platforms Group (SPG).
The Intel 5000P and Intel 5000V chipsets support next-generation FB DIMM
technology that significantly improves memory throughput and increases capacity
for a more responsive system. FB DIMMs are ideal for servers and high-end
workstations where performance is crucial to meet business and technical
computing objectives. As compared to Intel chipset based on the DDR2-400 memory,
these chipsets can deliver three times higher memory bandwidth and four times
higher capacity.
The Intel
Virtualization Technology (Intel VT) provides silicon-level software support
that improves dependability and interoperability and is enabling faster industry
innovation. Intel Active Server Manager integrates hardware, software and
firmware to manage today's complex datacenters and enterprise environments.
Intel I/O Acceleration Technology (Intel I/OAT) improves application response
time, server I/O performance and reliability, making these platforms superior to
their previous counterparts.
Intel would be launching server platform, codenamed 'Bensley' and workstation
platform codenamed 'Glidewell' in June, this year. These server and workstation
platform feature the dual-core Xeon processor 5000 series, giving the benefits
of 64-bit, dual-core computing and upto 3 times performance/watt to the end
user.
The Intel 5000P and Intel 5000V chipsets integrate Intel technologies like Hyper-Threading,
enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology, Active Server Manager-using Intel 6321 ESB
I/O Controller Hub and Intel Matrix Storage Technology to support new
dual-processor platforms that are more responsive, efficient and reliable.
Price for 1000 units of Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5080 with 3.73GHz,
2x2MB L2, 1066MHz FSB is 851 USD, Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5063 MV with
3.20 GHz, 2x2MB L2, 1066 MHz FSB is 369 USD, Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5060
with 3.20GHz, 2x2MB L2, 1066 MHz FSB is 316 USD and Dual-Core Intel Xeon
processor 5050 with 3GHz, 2x2MB L2, 667 MHz FSB is USD 177.