To better compete with future AMD Barcelona CPUs, Intel will release the entire Penryn type CPU models next quarter. This will include Dual and Quad Core desktop and server CPUs and Dual Core mobile CPUs based on 45-nm-engraving.
In addition, some IT-news websites could get their hands on roadmaps concerning Penryn-based server/workstation, desktop and mobile CPUs.
Penryn Xeon will feature Dual or Quad Core design with up to 3MB/core of L2 cache running on a bus which should top at 1600MHz. The highest TDP for the fastest Quad Core model should be 120W while the Dual Core should reach 80W. Concerning clock speed, Intel is simply indicating frequency higher than 3.0GHz which is already the frequency of the current high-end model.
Penryn Desktop CPU will replace the current Conroe, and will also feature up to 3MB/core L2 cache, clock frequency higher than 3GHz, while TDP for th
