"Intel to update desktop CPU lines in 3Q08"

[Jake_Barnes]

Intel is planning to cut desktop CPU prices in the third quarter this year, along with the launch of more quad-core and dual-core models, according to sources at motherboard makers.

The performance-level Core 2 Quad Q9650 with a core frequency of 3GHz will launch priced at US$530 in thousand-unit tray quantities, while the Core 2 Quad Q9550 will drop around 40% from its original price of US$530 to US$316.

The Core 2 Quad 9450, currently priced at US$316, will be phased out of the market to be replaced by the Core 2 Quad 9400 at 2.66GHz and a price of US$266. The Core 2 Quad Q9300 and Q6700 will both be phased out at the same time too, leaving the Q6600 as the only 65nm quad-core CPU left in Intel's lineup, and which will drop from US$224 to US$203.

For dual-core CPUs, Intel will launch the Core 2 Duo E8600 at 3.33GHz and US$266, and will phase out the Core 2 Duo E8300. The company will also drop pricing for the Core 2 Duo E8500 and E8400 from US$266 and US$183 to US$183 and US$163, respectively.

Intel will also add the Core 2 Duo E7300 at 2.66GHz and US$133 to its entry-level line and to drop the price of its Core 2 Duo E7200 from US$133 to US$113.

With the updated pricing, motherboard makers and channel vendors both expect increased demand in the third quarter, with motherboard makers predicting an average sequential growth of 15% in third-quarter revenues.

Monica Chen, Taipei; Joseph Tsai, DIGITIMES [Tuesday 20 May 2008]
© DIGITIMES Inc

 

[antonmadcow]

I beat Jake to this by 4 minutes! Do I get some sort of medal for that!

 

[Slobogob]

I beat Jake to this by 4 minutes! Do I get some sort of medal for that!

If Jake tells you about that super secret uber price you won, don't trust him! And whatever he says, don't follow him behind the barn!

 

[antonmadcow]

Too late! He already got me there!

Love to see this kind of pricing. I can't really understand what the switch from Q9450 to Q9400 is all about, but that nice juicy Q9550 is now in the range where it's going to be the hot ticket! Let's just hope and pray that they don't pull one of the "Sept. 30 is Q3 too" deals. If these prices come out in July, I'm going to hold off and buy it!

 

[piratepast40]

Oh shoot - I thought the title said "3008" instead of 3Q08. Thought maybe Intel was on some sort of massive ego trip for a minute!

 

[Jake_Barnes]

I beat Jake to this by 4 minutes! Do I get some sort of medal for that!

I looked 1st, didn't see it posted. Sorry if I stepped on your thread.

 

[antonmadcow]

Jake, you certainly don't have to apologize. You and the rest of the mods are doing an amazing job on this forum, so congratulations!

 

[randomizer]

I think Intel should release the E7300 before it phases it out :lol:

One thing that doesn't make sense is the Q9450 being replaced by a Q9400. Isn't that against the big-numbers-are-better theme?

EDIT: Oops, I read E7300 where it said E8300.

 

[TechnologyCoordinator]

Wow, I sure hope this isn't a nail for AMD's coffers, I mean, coffin.

 

[xx12amanxx]

lol its more than a nail its more like a tac weld

lol

 

[radnor]

Vary nice news !! Thanks Jake.

 

[antonmadcow]

Exactly to what level must AMD drop its Phenom pricing to be even remotely competitive? I just can't see anyone seriously considering Phenom with this pricing structure from Intel. It just blows them out of the water.

 

[sciggy]

well the q6600 is 219 at new egg i think i should just get it right now instead of waiting a few months to save a few bucks right ?

Q6600 is $199 at microcenter http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0257938

 

[TechnologyCoordinator]

Watch out for the in-store only police! They'll get you!