Intel says it will introduce its new dual-core
processors for servers ahead of schedule, with the first products
being shipped this year instead of next.
Intel plans to introduce the dual-core Intel Xeon processor MP,
codenamed Paxville, for servers with four or more processors “later
in 2005”. Intel said Paxville will provide more than 60% better
performance over previous generations.
Paxville will use the Intel E8500 chipset, which was introduced
earlier this year and which has been developed for dual-core
performance.
For dual processor servers, Intel plans to ship another
dual-core Intel Xeon processor, codename Paxville DP, also in 2005.
Paxville DP will deliver up to 50% improved performance over
previous generations, and will use the Intel E7520 chipset.
Intel said Paxville DP is targeted at early adopters and
evaluators of dual-core technology, and will be followed by a
broader family of dual-core Intel Xeon processor-based platforms,
codenamed Bensley for servers and Glidewell for workstations.
These later solutions will be available in the first quarter of
2006.
Both 64-bit Paxville and Paxville DP processors will use Intel
Hyper-Threading Technology, allowing a single dual-core processor
to run four threads simultaneously.
The platforms will also include enhanced security features such
as Execute Disable Bit and improved power management like Demand
Based Switching.
Intel expects 85% of it server chip shipments in 2006 to be
multi-core processors. In addition to the Xeon processors due later
this year, Intel started shipping dual-core Intel Pentium
processors for single-processor servers last month.
The company said it is on track to begin shipping dual-core
Intel Itanium processors by the end of the year.