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Intel’s code-named Nehalem processors first emerged in long-term Intel’s roadmap back in 2002 and, as it turns out now, five years later, the actual chips based on the Nehalem micro-architecture will emerge in the fourth quarter of 2008. But one thing those initial Nehalem processors not expected to deliver is integrated graphics core.

Intel’s Nehalem processors are based on the brand new micro-architecture that is not only more efficient and advanced compared to Intel Core 2, it is also feature a new multi-threading technology, which will allow to virtually double the amount of cores available. But besides integrated memory controller and a new type of processor bus called Intel Quick Path Interconnect (QPI), the Nehalem promises very high customizability. For example, Intel can add a built-in graphics core into Nehalem central processing units and alter the number of memory controller channels besides changing the number of operating processing engines.

The first implementation of Nehalem micro-architecture will be code-named Intel Bloomfield central processing unit (CPU), according to sources familiar with Intel Corp.’s plans. The chip will have two or four cores, depending on positioning, and will be able to process up to eight threads simultaneously thanks to a technology similar to Intel’s Hyper-Threading.

Bloomfield chips will be available for extreme desktops/workstations, high-performance desktops and mainstream desktops (dual-core version), whereas Nehalem EP processors will be aimed at dual-processor (DP) and uni-processor servers. All the chips are currently projected to arrive in Q4 2008.

For some reason, sources close to Intel Corp. currently have no information regarding already announced octa-core microprocessors as well as CPUs with integrated graphics cores, which are also based on the Nehalem micro-architecture. While Paul Otellini, Intel’s chief executive, implied at Intel Developer Forum that microprocessors with built-in graphics cores will be available in 2009, the octa-core chips were promised to be “shipped” in 2008.

Intel Corp.’s officials did not comment on the news-story.

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Discussion started: 10/15/07 04:26:39 PM
Latest comment: 10/16/07 08:11:02 AM

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OMG, I think Im drooling.

*drools*

"process up to eight threads simultaneously thanks to a technology similar to Intel’s Hyper-Threading"

if its even close to hyperthreadings ~0-10% improvment...OMG!
[Posted by: Joz  | Date: 10/15/07 04:26:39 PM]

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"Intel’s code-named Nehalem processors first emerged in long-term Intel’s roadmap back in 2002..." -- yes, the name appeared back in 2002, but back then it was a future version of NetBurst and was to succeed Tejas. This Nehalem is COMPLETELY DIFFERENT than the original Nehalem.

"also feature a new multi-threading technology, which will allow to virtually double the amount of cores available" -- it doesn't double the number of cores, it doubles the number of THREADS that can be processed. To the OS and the user, it looks like the number of cores has doubled, but that isn't what is really happening and its not what you're saying here.

Other than those few errors, this is REALLY exciting! Is Bloomfield the codename of ALL desktop Nehalems, or is it only one desktop codename? If there are other codenames, what are their codenames?
[Posted by: imperator3733  | Date: 10/15/07 04:41:37 PM]

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I am going to assume that at the end of paragraph 4, you meant to say Q4 2008.
[Posted by: James  | Date: 10/15/07 05:27:46 PM]

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"I am going to assume that at the end of paragraph 4, you meant to say Q4 2008. " -- James

I didn't see that! It would be really cool if what they said was correct!
[Posted by: imperator3733  | Date: 10/15/07 09:28:10 PM]

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Bloomfield chips will be available for extreme desktops/workstations, high-performance desktops and mainstream desktops (dual-core version), whereas Nehalem EP processors will be aimed at dual-processor (DP) and uni-processor servers. All the chips are currently projected to arrive in Q4 2007.????????? Don't you mean Q4 2008?
[Posted by: guest  | Date: 10/16/07 08:11:02 AM]

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