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DAILY NEWS AND INFORMATION
FOR THE GLOBAL GRID COMMUNITY / JULY 21, 2003; VOL. 2 NO. 29
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Breaking News -
Platforms:
Intel Launches New Xeon
Processor
Intel Corporation introduced a new Intel Xeon processor for dual processor
servers and workstations with double the on-die cache of previous generations.
The new processor helps improve performance by more than 15 percent** and
maintain investment protection since it is drop-in compatible with existing
systems.
On-die cache is a fast memory reservoir residing on the same chip as the
processor. Data stored in the processor's on-die cache is faster to access
than data stored on the hard drive or other system memory, enabling better
performance, higher data throughput and a larger user capacity.
"These larger cache Intel Xeon processors deliver outstanding performance,
price-performance and value to customers," said Richard Dracott, group
marketing director for Intel’s Enterprise Platforms Group. "Drop-in
compatibility with existing Intel-based platforms also provides significant
flexibility and extends the life of previous investments."
The new Intel Xeon processor at 3.06 GHz features a 1 MB level three (L3)
cache with a 533 MHz system bus. It is designed for use in general-purpose
servers for Web hosting, data caching, search engines, security, streaming
media and high performance computing, and in workstations for digital content
creation, mechanical and electrical design, financial analysis, and 3D
modeling. The new processor complements the latest Intel Xeon processor MP
introduced in June, which delivers scalability with leading price-performance
for the enterprise application and mid-range data tier, including business
logic, application servers and databases.
"Using Intel Xeon processor-based workstations and servers for the creation
of
large 3-D assemblies and design on the next generation of RVs has reduced the
time it takes to incorporate new designs and contributed savings to our bottom
line," said Steve Edman, manager of Engineering Data at Fleetwood
Enterprises.
More than 85 percent of servers shipping today are based on Intel
architecture, according to industry analysts. The Intel Xeon processor line
played a major role in that success.
The product family is also part of Intel’s "real server" campaign, a
program
educating mostly small to medium-sized businesses on the benefits of choosing
the right servers to meet the demands of enterprise computing. High-bandwidth
connections (such as Gigabit Ethernet), high-capacity storage (such as RAID),
redundant components and a server operating system with multi-user
applications combined with Intel processors help lower operating cost, improve
performance and provide room to grow.
The Intel Xeon processor at 3.06 GHz with 1 MB of L3 cache is drop-in
compatible with existing systems designed with the Intel E7501 (for servers)
or Intel E7505 (for workstations) chipsets, Intel PRO Gigabit Ethernet
Network Connections and Intel Server RAID Controllers. It is also hardware
compatible with systems from leading vendors and with Intel Server Products
using dual Intel Xeon processors.
The Intel Xeon processor at 3.06 GHz with 1 MB of L3 cache is now available
worldwide for Intel’s suggested list price of $690 in 1,000-unit
quantities.
Intel, the world’s largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of
computer, networking and communications products. Additional information about
Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.
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