But... That means that the Intel Core (which was mobile-only, based on the Pentium M), the Intel Core 2 (solo, duo, quad), and Intel Core i3/i5/i7 (both Nehalem and Lynnfield) are all considered to be the same first generation...
That's patently ridiculous. There is a far greater difference between an Intel Core Solo/Duo (the Yonah core) and the Intel Core i7 (Lynnfield) than there is between the Lynnfield and Sandy Bridge!
The current generation of CPU's are marketed as the "Core" proessors, as a whole lineup. Have you seen the commercials about "the new 2010 Intel core processors?" Now, intel is calling these cpu's the second generation of that. Even though Core/Core2 were called core, they are separate...
Am I the only one who immediately translates SB to be south bridge instead of Sandy Bridge? It makes for some really weird comments. They should rename Ivy Bridge to some sort of N___ Bridge in it and really confuse things.
I've been reading mix things about the compatibility of Sandy Bridge in regards to it being compatible with existing Core i series 1156 sockets. Some say it will be compatible while others say it will not. Any word to confirm rather or not Sandy Bridge will be compatible with current Core i series LGA 1156 sockets?
Sandy bridge will use 1155 socket for mainstream and 2011 sock for the high end. Now even though 1155 socket will have 1 less pin it will not be compatible with 1156 due to how the pins are arranged, Intel has a completely different orientation of how these pins will be used (for power, bandwidth, etc) and thus they require new sockets.
Intel had to add a dedicated video transcoding bit to their CPUs. With AMD adding GPU like units to their "APU" versions of CPUs, AMD will most likely be able to accelerate video transcoding, too. They better be, 'cause video transcoding is probably the only high performace task the average person is loading on their computer. Cheers M.
Is that still accuate? That just seems crazy. Intel are going to release a whole new generation in Sandy Bridge and then replace it within 6 months? I just don't see this happening.
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ibudic1 - Monday, September 13, 2010 - link
This, is what the doctor ordered. All I need to know now is when sandy bridge ships for laptops. ANAND please ask.ibudic1 - Monday, September 13, 2010 - link
So the exact date for sandy bridge, and while you are there, how about those 25nm SSD's? I've been waiting for both so I can buy a laptop.Drag0nFire - Monday, September 13, 2010 - link
haha. I had the exact same questions. I've been waiting 5+ years to upgrade to a new laptop, and the time is finally coming!Guspaz - Monday, September 13, 2010 - link
Huh? Second generation?But... That means that the Intel Core (which was mobile-only, based on the Pentium M), the Intel Core 2 (solo, duo, quad), and Intel Core i3/i5/i7 (both Nehalem and Lynnfield) are all considered to be the same first generation...
That's patently ridiculous. There is a far greater difference between an Intel Core Solo/Duo (the Yonah core) and the Intel Core i7 (Lynnfield) than there is between the Lynnfield and Sandy Bridge!
mezrah - Monday, September 13, 2010 - link
He was clearly referring to the 2nd generation of the Core (i3/i5/i7) series.Rajinder Gill - Monday, September 13, 2010 - link
Second generation 32nm - first in this instance being Gulftown and Clarkdale. Lynnfield is 45nm.CZroe - Monday, September 13, 2010 - link
And he clearly expressed it wrong, which stuck out to me too.taltamir - Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - link
its INTEL that is expressing it wrong...intel's naming just get stupider by the day
extide - Monday, September 13, 2010 - link
The current generation of CPU's are marketed as the "Core" proessors, as a whole lineup. Have you seen the commercials about "the new 2010 Intel core processors?" Now, intel is calling these cpu's the second generation of that. Even though Core/Core2 were called core, they are separate...XZerg - Monday, September 13, 2010 - link
Wasn't SB supposed to come out in 2010 - as per IntelMr Perfect - Monday, September 13, 2010 - link
Am I the only one who immediately translates SB to be south bridge instead of Sandy Bridge? It makes for some really weird comments. They should rename Ivy Bridge to some sort of N___ Bridge in it and really confuse things.Iketh - Monday, September 13, 2010 - link
No you're not the only one, and it's getting increasingly annoying... i lol'd at your N___ Bridge comment thovlado08 - Monday, September 13, 2010 - link
Anand, is 23,976 fps play back finally working? Can you ask please?SteelCity1981 - Monday, September 13, 2010 - link
I've been reading mix things about the compatibility of Sandy Bridge in regards to it being compatible with existing Core i series 1156 sockets. Some say it will be compatible while others say it will not. Any word to confirm rather or not Sandy Bridge will be compatible with current Core i series LGA 1156 sockets?Roland00 - Monday, September 13, 2010 - link
Sandy bridge will use 1155 socket for mainstream and 2011 sock for the high end. Now even though 1155 socket will have 1 less pin it will not be compatible with 1156 due to how the pins are arranged, Intel has a completely different orientation of how these pins will be used (for power, bandwidth, etc) and thus they require new sockets.mschira - Monday, September 13, 2010 - link
Intel had to add a dedicated video transcoding bit to their CPUs. With AMD adding GPU like units to their "APU" versions of CPUs, AMD will most likely be able to accelerate video transcoding, too. They better be, 'cause video transcoding is probably the only high performace task the average person is loading on their computer.Cheers
M.
loadwick - Monday, October 11, 2010 - link
Is that still accuate? That just seems crazy. Intel are going to release a whole new generation in Sandy Bridge and then replace it within 6 months? I just don't see this happening.katleo123 - Tuesday, February 1, 2011 - link
Sandy bridge uses fixed function processing to produce better graphics using the same power consumption as Core i series.
For more info visit http://www.techreign.com/2010/12/intels-sandy-brid...