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Intel's newest processors – Smithfield 840 and Presler 955 XE
Author: Cameron Johnson SUMMARY: Intel has just launched a new chipset platform (975X) and a couple new Dual Core processors. Let’s take a closer look!
Editor: Cameron Wilmot
Category: CPU & Chipset
Published: 6th January 2006

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Introduction

It has been some time here at the TweakTown labs since anything new from Intel crossed our paths. In the past, Intel’s fast and furious rush to the highest GHz CPU has led us with quite a few processors cores on our test bed but now with the move on performance per watt, Intel has slowed down the rush of faster CPU’s and focused more in what can be done to improve the current batch of Pentium 4 systems.

Dual Core is now the main stage for both Intel and AMD in the fight for PC performance. Core speeds have hit the wall in terms of gaining more relative performance, higher clocks simply don’t offer as much to the end user. Adding two cores into a single package gives the ability to have a Symmetric Multi Processor setup without having to buy two separate CPU’s.

Today we will be taking a look at the two latest Intel cores to hit the market in terms of Dual Core support: the already available Smithfield and the newest member to hit the market, the Presler. So come with us as we take a look at the Intel Pentium D 840, Intel Pentium Extreme Edition 840 and the Intel Pentium Extreme Edition 955 and see what each has to offer, along with Intel’s latest motherboard based on the 975X chipset.

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