Intel lowers core voltage to 1.475V

Posted on Wednesday, October 30 2002 @ 10:26 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

Intel will decrease the core voltage for some of their Pentium 4 and Celeron processors that are manufactured using 0.13 micron technology from 1.525V to 1.475V, according to what we have heard from some of our sources. The move is unprecedented, since Intel only increased the Vcore during the last three years in order to improve the yield of the chips.

All the models in the range from 2.0 to 2.80GHz will now have the core voltage of 1.475V or 1.50V, while the up and coming Pentium 4 3.06GHz and maybe the 3.20GHz will have the Vcore of 1.525V.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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