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Intel's Quad Core CPU Reviewed

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the core-buzzword-bingo dept.

Gr8Apes is one of many to let us know that Tom's Hardware Guide has posted a review of Intel's new Kentsfield quad core processor. From the article: "Even expert opinions are deeply divided, ranging from 'more cores are absolutely necessary' to 'why do I need something more than my five-year-old PC system?' Although the Core 2 quad-core processors are not expected to hit retail channels before October, Tom's Hardware Guide had the opportunity to examine several Core 2 Quadro models in the test labs. We would like to make it clear that these samples were not provided by Intel."

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  1. Re:Same old dilemma, new format. by fm6 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Gosh darn, you ended the flame war before it had a chance to start. Shame on you!

  2. Re:Same old dilemma, new format. by sdaemon · · Score: 4, Funny

    My apologies. The jury will disregard my previous comment. Proceed with flames...

  3. but the real question is by Rooked_One · · Score: 4, Funny

    how many FPS can I get in quakeworld? With the +1000 FPS it would give, i'm sure I would be able to bunnyhop all the way across the 2fort5 outdoors area!

  4. 260 Watts! by dbIII · · Score: 4, Funny

    260 Watts! We've been looking at the wrong factors - it appears that global warming is related to Moore's law.

  5. Re:One other thing by Jeremi · · Score: 4, Funny
    Core Duo, Core Solo. What are we going to call this one?


    Based on Intel's recent naming conventions, I think they'll call it the "Core 2 Duo Duo", so as to generate as much confusion as possible :^P

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  6. With four cores... by Bazman · · Score: 4, Funny

    There's an ad for PC World or Currys or something where the salesguy explains to some students that having an Intel (bing-bong-bing-bong) dual core processor means it can do two things at once - like sending an email and downloading music!

  7. Bring on the more complicated architectures! by Rodyland · · Score: 5, Funny

    As a sofware developer, I can't help but think the move to multiple cores is a good thing. In my mind, anything that makes software development MORE complex can only improve my employability.

  8. FSB by Dersaidin · · Score: 4, Funny

    They should have made the FSB 4 Mhz faster. That'd just be too cool. Fight back AMD! Don't take that shit!

  9. Re:One other thing by tygerstripes · · Score: 4, Funny
    "How can we make our CPUs more attractive without actually improving their performance?"
    "Well, they've had twin-core - let's give them FOUR cores! And an extra one on the back!"
    "It's... it's brilliant!"

    Yes, Intel are the new Gillette. ;-)

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  10. Re:Same old dilemma, new format. by SharpFang · · Score: 5, Funny

    One core dedicated to enemy AI.
    One core for physics calculations
    One core for the game itself.
    One core for OS, daemons and to bring them all and in the darkness bind them

    Sure nothing for any -current- game.

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