Woodcrest Xeon

Features: 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 per cent performance improvement over competing x86-based architectures (read
AMD Opteron), and also delivers performance per watt leadership.



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.



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

            Dual-Core
Intel Xeon processor 5050 with 3GHz, 2x2MB L2, 667 MHz FSB is USD 177