http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=248207
For those wondering, the E7300 is a 45nm C2D based on the upcoming Wolfdale-3M core, a cut down version of Wolfdale core with 3MB of L2 cache instead of 6MB. The E7x00 series will effectively replace the E4x00 series in the sub $150 market. It is scheduled to be released some time in Q2 (April to June).
If the retail samples overclock as well as the ES, it would be a good alternative to the more expensive E8x00 C2Ds. The smaller L2 cache should only have a slight impact on overall performance, which I'm sure many people would overlook for a $50 - $100 saving.
For those wondering, the E7300 is a 45nm C2D based on the upcoming Wolfdale-3M core, a cut down version of Wolfdale core with 3MB of L2 cache instead of 6MB. The E7x00 series will effectively replace the E4x00 series in the sub $150 market. It is scheduled to be released some time in Q2 (April to June).
If the retail samples overclock as well as the ES, it would be a good alternative to the more expensive E8x00 C2Ds. The smaller L2 cache should only have a slight impact on overall performance, which I'm sure many people would overlook for a $50 - $100 saving.