On the one hand, the time in IT industry passes so fast that you might just miss a new product or technology, but on the other hand let's remember for how many years we awaited a new processor core from Intel? Not anything remade (added increased FSB, implemented virtual multiprocessing (or rather just admitted that the desktop model has it similar to server solution)), but something brand new? For two years! And even slightly longer. And all that time hotheads were discussing the favourite theme: what will it be, this new core? Forecasts ranged from the complete anathema to NetBurst and Banias's accession to desktop throne. The truth turns out to be more prosaic: the new core is a frank successor of Northwood. Of course, it has some architectural innovations, but we can't see anything revolutionary in it. So, emotionally Prescott can be estimated differently: some will praise Intel for consistency and purposefulness, while some, vice versa, will complain about the absence of fresh ideas. But emotions are personal, therefore let's address to the facts.



Link: Digit-Life