Recent rumors around the web place the next high-end quad core processor as the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9775, which will be LGA771 based. If you type in Intel QX9775 into Google you already get nearly 100,000 hits (Results 1 - 10 of about 98,400 for Intel QX9775).
When it comes to features I found this on Google...
and this on Fudzilla....“The quad-core Core 2 Extreme QX9775 has frequency of 3.2GHz, supports 1600MHz FSB, and uses the server-based socket 771. Pricing will be US$1,499, according to the sources.”
Looks like the Intel QX9770 will be for LGA775 platforms and the QX9775 will be for LGA771 server platforms. It is also interesting to see the Intel Core 2 E8500 surface. This is pretty big news! Intel is right now moving everything over to the 45nm process with their latest refresh, so it makes since the new dual-core Wolfdale parts are right around the corner... Just a few months away. A 3.16Ghz 45nm dual-core would be awesome, and that is just what the E8500 is rumored to be. The E8500 will have a 1333MHz FSB and if Fudo is right it will launch with a price tag of US$270 at launch. Currently, Core 2 Duo E6850 at 3GHz currently costs $271.00 on Pricegrabber here in the US. Basically in a Q1 2008 there will be a faster part, with a higher clock frequency and possibly a 1333MHz FSB (333MHz FSB with a 9.5 multiplier??) that consumes less energy. There is also rumored to be an Intel Core 2 E8400, which is a 3GHz 45nm part that will launch at just $190. I'm guessing all this might happen just after the Consumer Electronics Show in January 2008.# Intel E8500: 3.16GHz, dual-core, 45nm, available in January
# Intel QX9775: 3.2GHz, 1600MHz FSB, quad-core, 12MB cache, 45nm, Q1 2008. Uses socket 771 (for Skulltrail platform).
# Intel QX9770: 3.2GHz, 1600MHz FSB, quad-core, 12MB cache, 45nm, Q1 2008
oh and if that isn't enough check out this nice upcoming processor chart at Anandtech:
Well I guess that sums up the roadmap... Damn these leaks are HUGE!
Take Home message:
- The Intel E8000 line replacing the current E6000 series
- Pricing structure remains the same (it should look like today's prices)
- Other than 45nm technology you are getting a 166MHz faster front side bus and 50% more cache
- 'Regular' Penryn processors Launching in January
Thank god for Google!