Intel Quad-Core Core i7-3820 Processor Review |
Introduction
Just a week ago, Intel officially launched its Core i7-3820 Sandy Bridge-E processor, the processor is the first quad-core model in LGA2011 platform, and it’s priced as low as US$294. We have got the CPU and did a small test. As its specs and pricing are close to that of Core i7-2600K, so we chose the latter for comparison. (All the images could be clicked to large ones.)
Intel Postpones Only Dual-Core Mobile Ivy Bridge CPUs |
Maybe for some users they will disappoint with the news from the article that Intel Ivy Bridge processors will be postponed to June, whereas according to the report from VR-Zone, none of the corresponding desktop processors will be delayed, and these processors will replace the current Sandy Bridge processors gradually.
Intel to Delay Mass Shipments of Ivy Bridge Processors |
Ivy Bridge i5-3570K (left)
Earlier some report said that Intel Ivy Bridge processors will launch in April, however, according to the report from Digitimes, the company will only ship a small volume of the processors in early April, while mass shipments don’t appear until after June.
AMD Three New FX-series CPUs to Arrive in Q1 |
AMD will announce three new FX-series CPUs in Q1, the three models are FX-8140, FX-6120 and FX-4150, according to the report from Donanimhaber.
Ivy Bridge Core i5 3570K Engineering Sample Test |
Ivy Bridge Core i5-3570K (left)
Several days ago, our colleague Henry posted two CPU pictures in the forum, Could you guess exactly what they are? Now let’s disclose the answer. They are all ES (Engineering Sample). The CPU on the right is Core i5-2500K, while on the left is the upcoming Ivy Bridge Core i5-3570K. You may also want to know what performance this Ivy Bridge processor will have, later we will present more test to you, today let’s see how much change with its IGP (Integrated Graphics Processor) performance.
Intel Officially Launches Core i7-3820 Quad-Core Processor |
Though Intel’s quad-core Sandy Bridge-E based Core i7 3820 processor has just been spotted in Japanese market, but only lately it was added to the company’s official price list.
Core i7-3820 Quad-Core Sandy Bridge-E Hits Retail in Japan |
Intel’s quad-core Sandy Bridge-E based Core i7 3820 processor lately has been selling in Japan, according to the report from AKIBA PC.
AMD 2012 CPU and APU Roadmap Unearthed |
AMD 2012 CPU roadmap (Click to enlarge)
Donanimhaber recently let out AMD 2012 CPU roadmap, revealing that the company will release its Trinity APU and FX-x300 high-end processors based on Piledriver architecture.
Intel Haswell Processor Pictured |
Intel’s next two generation CPUs are based on Ivy Bridge and Haswell architecture, respectively. Ivy Bridge features an improved version on the basis of Sandy Bridge architecture, but process is updated to 22nm. While Haswell has the different architecture in spite of the same 22nm manufacturing process.
C2 Revision of Intel Core i7-3960X & i7-3930K CPUs Listed in Japan |
Earlier we have know that Intel is ready for launching new revision of Sandy Bridge-E processors, while now such CPUs are listed in Japan, which have fixed the VT-d errata in the current C1 stepping of CPUs.
Samsung Exynos 5250 Chip to Enter into Mass Production in Q2 |
Last year Samsung has announced its Exynos 5250 chip, which is the industry’s first dual-core processor based on the ARM Cortex-A15 core. Lately during its earnings call the company revealed that Exynos 5250 chip has started sampling, and would enter into mass production in Q2, 2012.
AMD Moving to Tick-Tock Model for Micro-Architectures |
As we all know, Intel’s "Tick-Tock" model of transitioning to new manufacturing processes and micro-architectures, has further positioned the company’s presence firmly in CPU market, however, according to the report from XbitLabs, it seems that AMD is going to adopt the similar model.
Intel Rolls out Performance Tuning Protection Plan |
For overclocking players, they are supposed to take a risk of hardware damage when striving for world record. At the time, most of the manufacturers take it as "abnormal use" and refuse warranty. Take Intel as example, its CPU products are backed by three-year warranty, which could be effective in normal use. Especially for extreme players, each hardware-burned case would cause much loss.
What CPU does Radeon HD 7970 Need ? |
As the saying goes, "good horse with a good saddle". We have known the high performance of HD 7970 graphics card, but what CPU does it need? In view of the pricing, general players definitely will configure a deluxe mainframe, at lease with quad-core or eight-core CPU, and memory will be over 8GB.
Intel Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge CPU Pictured |
The most striking point of Intel Ivy Bridge CPUs is the 22nm manufacturing process. Though there is still some time away from the launch, much information (such as tested image, benchmark test, pricing and so on) has been spreaded over the net. Recently OBR let out the photo of the highest model in Ivy Bridge CPUs——Core i7-3770K.
