Intel launches a new high-end CPU "Core i9", lineup becomes more difficult

We recently abolished the main CPU of "Core 2" series such as "Core 2 Duo" and "Core 2 Quad" which Intel currently sells at GIGAZINE,It is intention to narrow down to 3 kinds of "Core i 7", "Core i 5", "Core i 3"We announced that "Core i 9" is scheduled to be released as a new CPU for high-end.

This seems to make the CPU lineup more difficult.

Details are as below.
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According to this article, Intel is planning to release a 6-core CPU called "Gulftown" as a new high-end flagship model.

This is a model that holds 12 MB of L3 cache which is 1.5 times the current Core i 7 called by the codename "Bloomfield" and that it is possible to execute 12 threads at a time, so the current socket LGA 1366 It is said to be compatible with X58 chipset.

Also, in addition to "Mobile Arrangement" as Core i 3 and "Clarkdale" as Core i 5, "Lynnfield" is said to appear as Core i 5 and Core i 7, the final lineup is shown in the table below It will be like that.

This is the lineup of "Core i 3" "Core i 5" "Core i 7" "Core i 9". There are mixed codename CPUs, which is very difficult.


Although it was that the lineup was integrated to prevent confusion arising from the existence of multiple brand names, can the user understand exactly which CPU should be purchased ...?