Tag: cpu

• Massive cache for 8-core processor designed for high performance, low power and high yield Intel recently described a 24MB 24-way set associative 8-ported 3rd level cache for an upcoming 8-core Intel® Xeon® Processor with design emphasis on high density, low power and design reuse. It features a 0.3816 ?m2 bit cell in a 45nm high-k metal gate technology using 9 copper interconnect layers. Sleep transistors are used extensively to minimize the leakage power. A...
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• They Peeked Inside Dan’s Press Sample Cabinet A few months back I gave you a glimpse "inside my press sample cabinet," and boy did you respond! From San Francisco to Reykjavik to Rome people had all kinds of ideas how to put samples to use. We received over a hundred inquiries and did the best we could to sample some of the more interesting and far-flung requests....
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• A Peek Inside Dan’s Press Sample Cabinet As the guy with the "keys to the sample cabinet" for all worldwide Intel press review samples, my email Inbox is pretty jumpin'. I wanted to share a few of my favorite stories and experiences as well as provide a peek at the goodies. I'll even share a way to pitch me with your best ideas to review one too...
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• Extreme Mobility Art and Tech Reaching New Heights Note: This post was written by Intel's Elvin Ong.Intel has recoiled tightly and about to uncork a new level of mobile computing with Intel Centrino 2. It's the latest essential ingredients inside laptops jacking up performance, improving battery life and increasing wireless Internet experience on the go.That's where Parkour comes to mind. Parkour is the art and practice of movement,...
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• Processing Power (Still) Matters I was struck by NBC's announcement this week that the network plans on making over 2,200 hours of video available for streaming on NBCOlympics.com and offer online viewers reams of data and real-time blogging from events. While online data isnt unusual for an Olympics, 2,200 hours of streaming video has to be a record and speaks volumes to the explosion...
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