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Why Has Intel Only Released one i5 CPU?

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Because Intel is waiting to release the next gen Clarkdale and Arrandale (with LBR?) first I guess.

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Reply to shadow703793

They only needed to release the i5 750 to compete with AMD in price/performance. Unless they have to i doubt if you'll see another one. They want you to step up to the i7 860 from the i5 750.

Reply to dirtmountain
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600 series are on the way at 32nm which are dual core nehalems with ht.

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