According to latest rumors on Maximum PC, Intel is ready to launch 32nm processors for Core i5 platform this holiday season. Here is one user's rough guesses at msrp.
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pentium G6950 @ 2.8 GHz 3 MB L3 no turbo boost 2 cores/2 threads, -about $85, 72 watt TDP
core i3 530 @ 2.93 GHz 4MB L3 no turbo boost 2 cores/4 threads, -about $120, 72 watt TDP
core i3 540 @ 3.06 GHz 4MB L3 no turbo boost 2 cores/4 threads, -about $140, 72 watt TDP
core i5 650 @ 3.2 GHz 4MB L3 w/turbo 2 cores/4 threads, -about $170, 72 watt TDP
core i5 660 @ 3.33 GHz 4MB L3 w/turbo 2 cores/4 threads, -about $190, 72 watt TDP
core i5 670 @ 3.46 GHz 4MB L3 w/turbo 2 cores/4 threads, -about $270, 72 watt TDP
Intel is rumoured to be excited about these chips as they'll be packing enough punch to take on C2Qs in raw processing power in many applications. To be frank, I expect nothing less than just that, but also expect some serious price reductions for s775. Good times for all consumers I guess.
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