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16.07.08, 07:29
Last night Intel officially introduced their Centrino 2 platform to the public. At the heart of Centrino 2 are five new CPUs (3 of which boast a TDP of 25W), 2 new chipsets (GM45 and PM45), enhanced wireless, and better graphics. Key highlights include:
# 45nm Intel Core2 Duo Processor: Intel's best processor with industry-leading, energy-efficient dual-core performance, now offers a 1066MHz FSB and up to 6MB L2 cache and both 35W and new 25W TDP offerings.
# Mobile Intel 45 Express Chipset: The newest Intel chipset delivers a dramatic improvement in video quality, over 3X better 3D graphics performance, over 80% faster performance when compressing standard definition video, and up to 90% faster performance when compressing HD video.
# Intel WiFi Link 5000 Series: The new Intel Wi-Fi Link 5000 Series offers greater range and speed when connecting to a Wireless-N network. The Intel WiFi Link 5300 is the world's first WLAN Adapter that can provide up to 450 Mbps of network bandwidth while the WiFi Link 5100 provides up to 300 Mbps of receive network bandwidth a bandwidth increase of up to 8x and 5x respectively compared to 802.11a/g.
# Intel 82567 Gigabit Network Connection: three new Gigabit networking products with low TDPs and system idle link downshift for Energy Star* power savings.
# New optional products and features: a 2GB Intel Turbo Memory module and switchable graphics capabilities.
# Intel Core2 Extreme dual-core mobile processor X9100: the Intel Core2 Extreme dual-core mobile processor X9100, with both cores running at a brisk 3.06 GHz with a 1066 MHz FSB and 6MB L2 cache, also features mobile-specific power saving features, is the world's highest performing mobile processor, and addresses demand for even faster notebook PCs for hardcore gamers, artists and media enthusiasts.
Intel launches Centrino 2 (http://www.firingsquad.com/news/newsarticle.asp?searchid=20668)
# 45nm Intel Core2 Duo Processor: Intel's best processor with industry-leading, energy-efficient dual-core performance, now offers a 1066MHz FSB and up to 6MB L2 cache and both 35W and new 25W TDP offerings.
# Mobile Intel 45 Express Chipset: The newest Intel chipset delivers a dramatic improvement in video quality, over 3X better 3D graphics performance, over 80% faster performance when compressing standard definition video, and up to 90% faster performance when compressing HD video.
# Intel WiFi Link 5000 Series: The new Intel Wi-Fi Link 5000 Series offers greater range and speed when connecting to a Wireless-N network. The Intel WiFi Link 5300 is the world's first WLAN Adapter that can provide up to 450 Mbps of network bandwidth while the WiFi Link 5100 provides up to 300 Mbps of receive network bandwidth a bandwidth increase of up to 8x and 5x respectively compared to 802.11a/g.
# Intel 82567 Gigabit Network Connection: three new Gigabit networking products with low TDPs and system idle link downshift for Energy Star* power savings.
# New optional products and features: a 2GB Intel Turbo Memory module and switchable graphics capabilities.
# Intel Core2 Extreme dual-core mobile processor X9100: the Intel Core2 Extreme dual-core mobile processor X9100, with both cores running at a brisk 3.06 GHz with a 1066 MHz FSB and 6MB L2 cache, also features mobile-specific power saving features, is the world's highest performing mobile processor, and addresses demand for even faster notebook PCs for hardcore gamers, artists and media enthusiasts.
Intel launches Centrino 2 (http://www.firingsquad.com/news/newsarticle.asp?searchid=20668)