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Phenom II X6 ‘Thuban’ superslabs run six cores at 2.8GHz or 3.2GHz, with ‘Turbo Core’ boost to redline at 3.3GHz and 3.6GHz.]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:02:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-ups-the-core-count.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-ups-the-core-count.htm

Today’s launch of the Nehalem EX-based Xeon series introduces the chipmaker’s first eight-core processor, and foretells a push beyond quad-core in the mainstream space.]]> Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:18:57 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple-set-to-release-mac-pro-running-six-core-intel-core-i7.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-set-to-release-mac-pro-running-six-core-intel-core-i7.htm

Now that Intel has launched its Core i7-980 Extreme Edition six-core processor, will next week see a supercharged Mac Pro desktop to go with it?]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-cancels-first-gen-larrabee-graphics-processor.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-cancels-first-gen-larrabee-graphics-processor.htm

Citing delays in both the silicon and software, Intel says the multicore x86 graphics superslab is on hold due to a “reset” of the company’s GPU strategy.]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:13:57 +1000 http://apcmag.com//up-next-for-intel-core-i9-superslab.htm http://apcmag.com//up-next-for-intel-core-i9-superslab.htm

Tests of Intel’s unreleased ‘Gulftown’ six-core 32nm CPU indicate a fire-breathing processor which could find its way into high-end desktops such as the next-gen Mac Pro.]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-launches-first-core-i5-chips-cheaper-core-i7-cpus.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-launches-first-core-i5-chips-cheaper-core-i7-cpus.htm

The powerful ‘Nehalem’ microarchitecture moves into the mainstream with the Core i5-750, a 2.6GHz quad-core which can throttle up to 3.2GHz in single-core ‘Turbo’ mode.]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:20:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windows-7-made-for-multicore.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-7-made-for-multicore.htm

Intel and Microsoft work together to fine-tune Windows 7 so it can take advantage of multicore and multithreading processors.]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:49:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//-quad-core-macbooks-on-their-way.htm http://apcmag.com//-quad-core-macbooks-on-their-way.htm

Intel has announced its intent to release the next generation Calpella notebook platform to its partners, which can only mean one thing...]]> Tue, 19 May 2009 23:44:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//-firefox-to-get-multicore-boost.htm http://apcmag.com//-firefox-to-get-multicore-boost.htm

Firefox is poised to get core software features that will allow it to make full use of multicore CPUs for faster performance.]]> Tue, 19 May 2009 23:20:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple-to-release-mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard-preview-next-month.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-to-release-mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard-preview-next-month.htm

Attendees at next month’s Worldwide Developers Conference will receive a ‘developer preview’ build of Apple’s next-gen OS on June 8. Watch for it on BitTorrent on June 9.]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 01:34:06 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple-issues-beta-2-of-os-x-106-snow-leopard.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-issues-beta-2-of-os-x-106-snow-leopard.htm

Windows 7 and OS X 10.6 are in a race to the finish line, but Apple looks set to get there first with a mid-year release of Snow Leopard.]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:12:51 +1000 http://apcmag.com//amd-plans-12-core-processor-for-early-2010.htm http://apcmag.com//amd-plans-12-core-processor-for-early-2010.htm

AMD’s ambitious roadmap stretches from the six-core ‘Istanbul’ due for a June launch to a 12-core superslab for servers and workstations by next year.]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:09:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple_prepping_a_quadcore_macbook_pro.htm http://apcmag.com//apple_prepping_a_quadcore_macbook_pro.htm

Just one week ahead of Macworld, Intel quietly slips a low-cost quad-core processor into its mobile line-up. Is this the powerplant for Apple’s new unibody 17 inch MacBook Pro?]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:37:33 +1000 http://apcmag.com//atom_goes_dualcore.htm http://apcmag.com//atom_goes_dualcore.htm

The pint-sized processor moves into multicore mode for low-cost desktops and a supercharged Eee PC netbook!]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//first_benchmarks_on_intels_upcoming_graphics_architecture.htm http://apcmag.com//first_benchmarks_on_intels_upcoming_graphics_architecture.htm

Intel is taking the multi-core approach with its work in the graphics field. Unlike SLI, it just might work. ]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:49:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//we_can_transform_single_thread_to_multithread_intel.htm http://apcmag.com//we_can_transform_single_thread_to_multithread_intel.htm

IDF Shanghai | So you think parallel programming is a drag, huh? "Let us recompile your app to take advantage of all those cores", says Intel. Plus heaps of other juicy new stuff.]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:53:10 +1000