Intel’s Dual-Core Desktop Plans Unwrapped
 

Intel has reportedly included its dual-core desktop microprocessor into the next year’s roadmap. While not much is known about the product, such kind of introduction may mean that Santa Clara, California-based semiconductor giant has made its mind in regards the future of its desktop offerings.

AnandTech web-site recently shed some light on Intel’s dual-core processors code-named Smithfield. The chips that will be manufactured using 90nm process technology will, as expected, use LGA775 form-factor and be compatible with code-named Glenwood and Lakeport chipsets. It is not known whether the chips will be 64-bit capable. Intel also has not decided which model number it would use for its forthcoming processors in spite of the fact that earlier this year the company said it would name its premier chips with a model number beginning with 7.

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