Intel Mobile CPU Q9000, T9800, P9600, T9550, T8700 due early 2009
Monday, September 15, 2008
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The fastest of them is the Core2Duo T9800 which is clocked at 2.93 GigaHertz and contains 6 MegaBytes of cache. Q9000 will be the only Core2Quad processor among the five processors, it is clocked at 2.0 GigaHertz and contains 6 MegaBytes of cache as well.
The P9600 is the only 'P' series planned for release, it has a lower TDP (Thermal Design Power) compared to other processors and is clocked at 2.66 GigaHertz with 6 MegaBytes of cache. The T9500 has the same specifications as P9600 but has a higher TDP.
The T8700 is the slowest and cheapest processor in the list, clocked at 2.53 GigaHertz with 3 MegaBytes of cache.
All the processors have a bus speed of 1066 MegaHertz.
Update Friday, October 17, 2008:
The date of launch of these processor is expected to be on December 28, 2008.
Update Thursday, January 1, 2009:
The Q9000, T9800, P9600 and T9550 mobile processors has been launched and is now available in various laptop models. Except for the T8700 model which is still not listed on Intel's site.
Update Saturday, February 21, 2009:
Intel's new Mobile CPU T9900, P9700, P8800 due to launch in mid 2009.
Core2Quad Q9000 Specifications:
Speed: 2.00 GHz
Cores: 4
Cache Size: 6 MB
Bus Speed: 1066 MHz
Power TDP: 45 W
Price: $348
Core2Duo T9800 Specifications:
Speed: 2.93 GHz
Cores: 2
Cache Size: 6 MB
Bus Speed: 1066 MHz
Power TDP: 35 W
Price: $530
Core2Duo P9600 Specifications:
Speed: 2.66 GHz
Cores: 2
Cache Size: 6 MB
Bus Speed: 1066 MHz
Power TDP: 25 W
Price: $348
Core2Duo T9550 Specifications:
Speed: 2.66 GHz
Cores: 2
Cache Size: 6 MB
Bus Speed: 1066 MHz
Power TDP: 35 W
Price: $316
Core2Duo T8700 Specifications:
Speed: 2.53 GHz
Cores: 2
Cache Size: 3 MB
Bus Speed: 1066 MHz
Power TDP: 25 W
Price: $241
I wonder how they are against desktop CPU. I mean, the T9800 is similar to E8300 or E7300. What makes desktop CPU have higher TDP for similar specs?
I know laptops may lack of vanderpool tech, and that stuff, but if it is the only difference, there should be a desktop version of very low TDP. :S
Laptop processors have a lower FSB and that makes a difference in speeds.
Moreover, Laptop chips are double the price of a similar clocked desktop. The higher price is justified as laptops require low power so that they can run longer without battery and don't require large Power supplies to run when plugged.
Yes, a lower TDP desktop CPU would be great for a mini-desktop. And these are starting to be available with the name Nettop.
You can read more about it here:
Asus Eee Top ET1602 touchscreen nettop MSI comes with All-in-1 Wind Neton Nettop
When you talk about Intel you do expect innovations. CPU is the most essential component in all the laptop parts that you can think and Intel CPU plays significant role in pricing of a laptop and all I am concerned about is that Intel must think about lowering the prices of its processors so that the end user is benefited.
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great article, really useful review of intel's cpu, thanks for sharing!!!
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