New Yorkfield and Wolfdale steppings coming

[maroon1]

Intel hasn't even phased in the C1 stepping for its Yorkfield processors entirely yet, but already we hear that a new stepping, E0, is around the corner. E0 is not just a yield optimization, but it adds a couple of power saving states, along with two new instructions. E0 processors will support C2E, Extended Stop Grant State; C3, Deep Sleep State; and C4, Deeper Sleep State, on top of the already existing states. We're not entirely sure what the two new instructions are for, but we do know that Intel has taken another, greener step with this stepping as it is halide-free. At the same time, Wolfdale will be updated from M0 to R0 stepping, with the equivalent changes

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[alexsabree]

Dang it.

I always get mad when i find out that my part or whatever has a better revision come out

 

[veedubfreak]

Glad i waited. Still waiting for the 9550 to drop in price.

 

[Prototype]

Wow

So the Q9300 & Q9450 is getting new steppings? arent they gonna be discontinued?

 

[veg1992]

I guess they'll add the Revision and then let it do its thing on the market, buy or fail

 

[maroon1]

So the Q9300 & Q9450 is getting new steppings?

No, because both Q9300 & Q9450 will be discontinued before the new stepping comes out

On Q3 2008, intel will replace Q9300 by Q9400, and Q9550 will drop for the same price as the current Q9450.

 

[veg1992]

Wasn't it supposed to be $530?

 

[veedubfreak]

The 9650 will be 530. The 9550 will be 316.