Intel budget, mainstream CPU roadmap unveiled

Posted on Monday, November 17 2008 @ 22:15 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

DailyTech published a news post about Intel's upcoming budget and mainstream desktop processors. This includes some new Core 2 Quad processors with a 65W TDP, new Pentium Dual Core chips and five Core 2 Duo/Quad processors with a 35W TDP.

Beginning on January 18, Intel will launch three new Core 2 Quad processors with a TDP of just 65W. This is compared to a 95W TDP for most other Core 2 Quad processors. At the time of launch, the price premium for the Q8200s, Q9400s, and Q9550s will be $62, $54, and $53 respectively compared to the non "s" models.

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