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It's beginning to look like the mainstream Nehalem processors will be released later than originally thought.
Transition to Next-Generation Micro-Architecture on Desktops Will Take Longer for Intel Rumours.
Ramp of Intel Nehalem Micro-Architecture Processors Will Take Longer Than Expected Originally
In order to boost its competitive positions on the market of servers, Intel Corp. reportedly plans to slowdown the ramp of microprocessors with code-named Nehalem micro-architecture on the market of desktop computers. Moreover, the code-named Lynnfield and Havendale processors, which are aimed at mainstream and performance markets, are now only scheduled to arrive in the second half of 2009.
Apparently, Intels digital enterprise group led the development of Nehalem micro-architecture and design, which is why servers will be the first to take advantage of Nehalem/Bloomfield microprocessors in Q4 (or even Q3) 2008, high-end desktops and workstations will be the second in late 2008, but not on large quantities, whereas only in Q3 2009 Intel plans to introduce quad-core Lynnfield/Clarksfield and dual-core Havendale/Auburndale chips designed for mainstream and performance-mainstream desktops/notebooks, reports PC Watch web-site citing market rumours.
Intels Lynnfield processor is a Nehalem micro-architecture-based monolith quad-core microprocessor in LGA1160 form-factor with dual-channel DDR3 memory controller as well as PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface to connect add-on graphics cards. Intels Havendale processor is multi-chip module (MCM) in LGA1160 form-factor containing Nehalem micro-architecture-based dual-core CPU as well as graphics and memory controller hub (GMCH) that features dual-channel DDR3 memory controller, PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface to connect add-on graphics cards as well as integrated graphics core. It is projected that both chips on the MCM are made using 45nm process technology.
Earlier it was believed that central processing units powered by Nehalem micro-architecture for mainstream desktop computers will become available already in the first half of next year, which would indicate a pretty rapid, but not speedy, transition to a new breed of chips for Intel Corp. For example, the worlds largest x86 processor maker released a breed of Intel Core 2 Duo processors, which included models in $183 - $999 price-range, a month after it launched its first Core 2-based server chips. A more than half a year gap between release of a server chip and a mainstream desktop chip indicates a relatively sluggish ramp or Nehalem micro-architecture.
Nevertheless, the comparatively slow adoption rate of a new microprocessor design may be easily explained by the fact that Nehalem chips require a completely new infrastructure: new core-logic sets, new mainboards, new sockets, cooling systems and so on, which is why system integrators might not demand rapid transition.
Officials from Intel did not comment on the news-story.
Intel Next-Generation Microprocessor Launch May Be Postponed.
Intel Nehalem Launch Expected to Be Delayed
The delay of the mobile Intel Centrino 2 platform introduction may not be the only one for Intel Corp. this year, says an analyst. Apparently, the worlds largest chipmaker may also postpone mass release of its next-generation Nehalem microprocessor for unknown reasons.
Our checks suggest Intels Nehalem server parts will initially launch in single-socket only, which we believe will be viewed by customers and investors as a delayed ramp of the companys second generation 45nm server architecture due out in late 2H 08. We believe this may be viewed as the second launch delay in recent weeks and is likely to call into question Intel's solid record of on-time execution, said analyst Doug Freedman of American Technology Research, reports EETimes web-site.
It is interesting to note that chief executive officer of Intel, Paul Otellini, said last year that the company would ship octa-core Nehalem processors in 2008, whereas now Intel claims that the firm will be able to produce code-named Bloomfield quad-core implementation of Nehalem design this year.
Earlier this month some other unofficial sources indicated that mainstream and performance-mainstream chips based on Nehalem micro-architecture will be available only in the second half of 2009, considerably later compared to server or high-end desktop oriented versions.
Still, the comparatively slow adoption rate of a new microprocessor design may be easily explained by the fact that Nehalem chips require a completely new infrastructure: new core-logic sets, new mainboards, new sockets, cooling systems and so on, which is why system integrators might not demand rapid transition. Currently Intels central processing units are in comfortable position on the market as they have performance advantage over products offered by Advanced Micro Devices and it is not certain whether AMDs next-generation code-named Shanghai processors will offer higher performance than already existing Intel Xeon chips made using 45nm fabrication process.
Still, Mr. Friedman believes that delays of Intel Nehalem launch may be positive for AMD.
We believe the Nehalem launch plan opens the door for AMDs Shanghai server chip (45-nm shrink of Barcelona) in 2H 08/1H 09 should AMD be able to execute to its present schedule, the analyst said.
Transition to Next-Generation Micro-Architecture on Desktops Will Take Longer for Intel Rumours.
Ramp of Intel Nehalem Micro-Architecture Processors Will Take Longer Than Expected Originally
In order to boost its competitive positions on the market of servers, Intel Corp. reportedly plans to slowdown the ramp of microprocessors with code-named Nehalem micro-architecture on the market of desktop computers. Moreover, the code-named Lynnfield and Havendale processors, which are aimed at mainstream and performance markets, are now only scheduled to arrive in the second half of 2009.
Apparently, Intels digital enterprise group led the development of Nehalem micro-architecture and design, which is why servers will be the first to take advantage of Nehalem/Bloomfield microprocessors in Q4 (or even Q3) 2008, high-end desktops and workstations will be the second in late 2008, but not on large quantities, whereas only in Q3 2009 Intel plans to introduce quad-core Lynnfield/Clarksfield and dual-core Havendale/Auburndale chips designed for mainstream and performance-mainstream desktops/notebooks, reports PC Watch web-site citing market rumours.
Intels Lynnfield processor is a Nehalem micro-architecture-based monolith quad-core microprocessor in LGA1160 form-factor with dual-channel DDR3 memory controller as well as PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface to connect add-on graphics cards. Intels Havendale processor is multi-chip module (MCM) in LGA1160 form-factor containing Nehalem micro-architecture-based dual-core CPU as well as graphics and memory controller hub (GMCH) that features dual-channel DDR3 memory controller, PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface to connect add-on graphics cards as well as integrated graphics core. It is projected that both chips on the MCM are made using 45nm process technology.
Earlier it was believed that central processing units powered by Nehalem micro-architecture for mainstream desktop computers will become available already in the first half of next year, which would indicate a pretty rapid, but not speedy, transition to a new breed of chips for Intel Corp. For example, the worlds largest x86 processor maker released a breed of Intel Core 2 Duo processors, which included models in $183 - $999 price-range, a month after it launched its first Core 2-based server chips. A more than half a year gap between release of a server chip and a mainstream desktop chip indicates a relatively sluggish ramp or Nehalem micro-architecture.
Nevertheless, the comparatively slow adoption rate of a new microprocessor design may be easily explained by the fact that Nehalem chips require a completely new infrastructure: new core-logic sets, new mainboards, new sockets, cooling systems and so on, which is why system integrators might not demand rapid transition.
Officials from Intel did not comment on the news-story.
Intel Next-Generation Microprocessor Launch May Be Postponed.
Intel Nehalem Launch Expected to Be Delayed
The delay of the mobile Intel Centrino 2 platform introduction may not be the only one for Intel Corp. this year, says an analyst. Apparently, the worlds largest chipmaker may also postpone mass release of its next-generation Nehalem microprocessor for unknown reasons.
Our checks suggest Intels Nehalem server parts will initially launch in single-socket only, which we believe will be viewed by customers and investors as a delayed ramp of the companys second generation 45nm server architecture due out in late 2H 08. We believe this may be viewed as the second launch delay in recent weeks and is likely to call into question Intel's solid record of on-time execution, said analyst Doug Freedman of American Technology Research, reports EETimes web-site.
It is interesting to note that chief executive officer of Intel, Paul Otellini, said last year that the company would ship octa-core Nehalem processors in 2008, whereas now Intel claims that the firm will be able to produce code-named Bloomfield quad-core implementation of Nehalem design this year.
Earlier this month some other unofficial sources indicated that mainstream and performance-mainstream chips based on Nehalem micro-architecture will be available only in the second half of 2009, considerably later compared to server or high-end desktop oriented versions.
Still, the comparatively slow adoption rate of a new microprocessor design may be easily explained by the fact that Nehalem chips require a completely new infrastructure: new core-logic sets, new mainboards, new sockets, cooling systems and so on, which is why system integrators might not demand rapid transition. Currently Intels central processing units are in comfortable position on the market as they have performance advantage over products offered by Advanced Micro Devices and it is not certain whether AMDs next-generation code-named Shanghai processors will offer higher performance than already existing Intel Xeon chips made using 45nm fabrication process.
Still, Mr. Friedman believes that delays of Intel Nehalem launch may be positive for AMD.
We believe the Nehalem launch plan opens the door for AMDs Shanghai server chip (45-nm shrink of Barcelona) in 2H 08/1H 09 should AMD be able to execute to its present schedule, the analyst said.
He is really, really positive on AMD. Look him up.