Intel announces new server processors

ARIZONA: Intel Corporation unveiled eight new Dual-Core Intel Xeon 7100 series processors (previously codenamed "Tulsa") designed for multi-processor servers.

The processor family also includes lower-power, 95 watt options that reduce associated energy costs. These processors are compatible with the existing Intel E8501 chipset that was introduced last ear and designed for dual-core processors.

Built on Intel’s 65nm manufacturing process, the Dual-Core Intel Xeon 7100 series processors boast more than 1.3 billion transistors and 16MB of shared cache in architecture that features Intel Cache Safe Technology for optimal reliability. Systems scaling to 32 processors will be available.

The Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 7100 series feature numerous innovations that enhance datacenter effectiveness including Intel Virtualization Technology (originally introduced last year) that can help lower the total cost of ownership by assisting with consolidation of different software applications.

The 95 watt dual core option offers up to 40 percent less power consumption than the previous generation processor, providing increased power efficiency and lower energy costs.

Pricing
* Dual-Core Intel Xeon 7140M (3.40GHz, 16MB, 800MHz) / 7140N (3.33GHz, 16MB, 667MHz) - $1,980.00
* Dual-Core Intel Xeon 7130M (3.20GHz, 8MB, 800MHz) / 7130N (3.16GHz, 8MB, 667MHz) - $1,391.00
* Dual-Core Intel Xeon 7120M (3.GHz, 4Mb, 800MHz) / 7120N (3.GHz, 4MB, 667MHz) - $1,177.00
* Dual-Core Intel Xeon 7110M (2.60GHz, 4MB, 800MHz) / 7110N (2.50GHz, 4MB, 667MHz) - $856.00