Intel's Sandy Bridge Getting Accelerated Ramp Up
Sandy Bridge getting prepped late in 2010.
The next jump in CPU technology from Intel will happen with Sandy Bridge, the biggest overhaul since the introduction of Nehalem.
Originally Sandy Bridge was set to launch in 2011, but Intel CEO Paul Otellini said yesterday that strong demand for the chip will mean that desktop parts start production late this year.
"Due to the very strong reception of Sandy Bridge, we have accelerated our 32-nanometer factory ramp and have raised our capex (capital expenditure) guidance to enable us to meet the anticipated demand," said Otellini, quoted by Cnet. "I am more excited about Sandy Bridge than I have been about any product that the company has launched in a number of years."
According to Electronista's report, the first Sandy Bridge desktop CPUs will run at 3.1GHz. The notebook chips will arrive when the Huron River platform launches in 2011.
Given how young the Core i brand is at the moment, it's likely that Intel will continue on with its current i3, i5, and i7 naming system even with this new generation.
Update We received the following clarification from Intel regarding this story:
During earnings we talked about accelerating the Sandy Bridge RAMP, not the launch date. By ramp we mean increasing the number of parts we produce after we start production. As Otellini said, the start of production is still scheduled for the end of the year, no change.
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Will these also cost a foot and a leg?
Will these also cost a foot and a leg?
Intel CPU man, nuff said
Bye Bye AMD.
fixed:
"Due to the very strong competition from AMD, we have accelerated our 32-nanometer factory ramp and have raised our capex (capital expenditure) guidance to enable us to meet the competitions' challenge"
So, should I upgrade to Core i7 1366 now or still wait yet? Can't keep up anymore...
What's the point of Sandy Bridge?
New CPU will use 2011 and 1155 socket so it will require a new motherboard, new cpu -> thanks no.
iPhone. Apple. Bad.
Hence why I skipped i7 and stuck with a C2Q. Either way, upgrading will be dependent on improved performance.
Waiting on upgrading my socket 775 for this, happier to hear they might be pushing it out sooner.
launching it this early seems pointless. sandy bridge was supposed to be the successor to the nehalem architecture. why be making both simultaneously?
fixed:"Due to the very strong competition from AMD, we have accelerated our 32-nanometer factory ramp and have raised our capex (capital expenditure) guidance to enable us to meet the competitions' challenge"
Hmmm, AMD reports out their Q2 earnings at 5PM today - won't be long to see if your "very strong competition from AMD" holds any water or not
Actually, launching Sandy Bridge this year would make it on time, according to Intel's yearly tick-tock strategy:
2006 - Conroe
2007 - Penryn
2008 - Nehalem
2009 - Westmere
2010 - Sandy Bridge
2011 - Ivy Brigde
Can't wait to upgrade my Q6700 to an 8 physical-core chip!
Amusing that some still think no competition from AMD is somehow a good thing...
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This either means AMD's bulldozer is impressive or that Intel is going for the kill.
New CPU will use 2011 and 1155 socket so it will require a new motherboard, new cpu -> thanks no.
Wikipedia'd it I see =D
It's not actually socket 2011. There's no official name yet, so it's being referred to as "Intel 2011(the year) socket" whoever wrote that on wikipedia just took that to mean the socket name is 2011. It's actually planned to be 1356 pins, though that's not final I think.
WTF ?!
And as always we have to buy new mother board to support new s**t from Intel !
Done with Intel my nexy rig will be from AMD
launching it this early seems pointless. sandy bridge was supposed to be the successor to the nehalem architecture. why be making both simultaneously?
Hello people? icore was first launched in 2008. I don't consider that "young"
Pentium 3 and early pentium 4? late pentium 4 and early core 2? This is not unusual.
Most likely an exteme edition part that will sell for $1000-1400
Grr.... Bastards ....
I know what you mean by abandoning Intel because of their motherboards. LGA775 lasted a while, but when you are picking out a processer you have to check FSB to make sure its compatible. Now they are releasing non-compatible motherboard after non-compatible motherboard. They are supporting 3 different sockets right now. Whats worse is their naming convention goes across several sockets. You have Core i7 for both the LGA1156, and LGA1366 where you have to get the right one for the right socket. With AMD its really simple, and I like that. Also AMD doesn't use those damn cheap push pins for mounting a cooler.
Is Sandy Bridge also going to launch with a new chipset? I'm still on a LGA775 setup here. I avoided Nehalem because it launched shortly after I built my computer in 2008.
AMD's Fusion looks good, too.
Wikipedia'd it I see =DIt's not actually socket 2011. There's no official name yet, so it's being referred to as "Intel 2011(the year) socket" whoever wrote that on wikipedia just took that to mean the socket name is 2011. It's actually planned to be 1356 pins, though that's not final I think.
The official name is supposedly "Socket R," but it will almost certainly be called "LGA(number of contacts)" by everybody else when we know how many contacts it has. Nobody calls LGA1366 Socket B, LGA1156 Socket H, or LGA771 Socket J, and I only rarely hear LGA775 being called Socket T.
90% or more of the ppl I see upgrade CPU also are upgrading mainboard, so the socket arguement never seems to work with me. Generally by the time a CPU revision large enough to make a real measurable difference in everyday computing, the chipset has also advanced enough to make a mainboard swap a good idea. very rarely do I see a chip-only upgrade..
WTF ?!And as always we have to buy new mother board to support new s**t from Intel !Done with Intel my nexy rig will be from AMD
Fine with me. My motherboard is a (very expensive) piece of junk.
I'm happy to hear that they're pushing forward. The whole reason I love the world of technology is the constant innovation. Who cares if the wheel already works? Reinvent it anyways.
Though I must ask, did they finally get some significant improvements in the 32nm fab? It appears too many of the current 32nm chips fry with even a small voltage bump.
Here's hoping for a 3GHz 15W dual core with triple channel memory.
I plan to go for AMD again also, even if intel makes faster cpu's, and even my present cpu is intel. I really think I have less trouble with AMD systems.
90% or more of the ppl I see upgrade CPU also are upgrading mainboard, so the socket arguement never seems to work with me. Generally by the time a CPU revision large enough to make a real measurable difference in everyday computing, the chipset has also advanced enough to make a mainboard swap a good idea. very rarely do I see a chip-only upgrade..
I have done several chip only upgrades.
Intel must be scared of AMD's Bulldozer they have never rushed out a product
I plan to go for AMD again also, even if intel makes faster cpu's, and even my present cpu is intel. I really think I have less trouble with AMD systems.
and its cheaper too more money for Graphics Cards
90% or more of the ppl I see upgrade CPU also are upgrading mainboard, so the socket arguement never seems to work with me. Generally by the time a CPU revision large enough to make a real measurable difference in everyday computing, the chipset has also advanced enough to make a mainboard swap a good idea. very rarely do I see a chip-only upgrade..
Your statement is only true if they're using Intel chips. Many AMD users I know upgraded their CPU without having to buy a new motherboard thanks to their chips backwards compatibility. ie. AMD dual core to PhenomII quad core, then to the newest hexacore.
I am waiting for new AMD Bulldozer cause i know a motherboard i get with that CPU will last for a long long time.