January 20, 2009

Intel Lowers CPU Prices, Launches Low-Power Quad CPUs and Plans to Introduce Consumer Ultra-Low Voltage Platform


Intel on Monday introduced three new high-efficiency quad-core processors. The new processors will use just 65W of power versus the usual 95W required by desktop processors. According to Intel, low energy requirement of the new CPU will not only make them eco-friendly, but also more space efficient. The top of the line 2.83GHz Core 2 Quad Q9550s will have 12MB L2 cache and will be priced $369. The second processor in the lineup will be 2.66GHz Core 2 Quad Q9400s that will have 6MB of L2 cache for $320. The last in the lineup is 2.33GHz Core 2 Quad Q8200s with 4MB L2 cache and it will be priced $245. Read More

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