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3rd Generation i7 and Six Cores

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Nov 26, 2012, 3:01:41 AM11/26/12
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I was going through the list of i7 processors on Intel's site, and it looks
like for the latest 3rd Generation I7 they do not have a six core processor.
They did include six cores with the 2nd Generation i7. Is there an intent
to support six cores in the 3rd Generation i7, and what is timeline for
releasing that?

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bru...@topmail.co.nz

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Dec 7, 2012, 5:29:02 AM12/7/12
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Are you referring to the LGA2011 i7? That was a Xeon in sheep's clothing
and a wee bit expensive...
How many customers actually bought it?

W

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Dec 7, 2012, 7:27:06 AM12/7/12
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Apparently it is FCLGA1155 according to:

http://ark.intel.com/products/series/65131

Under 3rd Generation Intel Core i7 look for subcategory Intel Core i7-3700
Desktop Processor Series. There are four processors in this series.

Dell is using these processors as the basis for their XPS 8500 gaming
system. There is no way I would buy a gaming system with a single four
core processor. Six core would be minimum so I am wondering when/if Intel
will support six cores with that socket layout.

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daytripper

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Dec 8, 2012, 1:03:44 AM12/8/12
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One that I personally know of ;)

The 990X is a fabulous performer...

Cheers!

Yousuf Khan

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Dec 28, 2012, 2:28:26 AM12/28/12
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I have a Phenom II X6 1100T, and I do find the feature useful over my
previous X3 Phenom. The multicores are still useful even if you don't
have any multithreaded apps (not possible these days, most apps are
multithreaded to some extent). However, if you only have single-threaded
apps, running multiple of them simultaneously is still a useful exercise
on multicore processors.

Yousuf Khan
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