Intel introduces quad-core Xeon 5500 processor

Intel introduces quad-core Xeon 5500 processor

US based microprocessor industry giant Intel has announced the launch of their new quad-core Xeon 5500 processor.

Intel said that this is the most important server processor launch since Pentium Pro which was launched way back in 1995.

Intel Senior Vice President Pat Gelsinger went on to say: “Simply put, the Xeon 5500 is a technological marvel — the most spectacular processor that Intel has ever produced and that the industry has ever seen.”

Intel further said that around 100 applications are now available in the market which are optimized for this new processor model.

Intel Xeon 5500 comes loaded with QuickPath technology along with Intel’s Turbo Boost technology.

Intel said: “We can turbo up all the cores if there is thermal headroom; then, when a lighter workload is detected, shut off cores and turn up the remaining cores, with this done dynamically and detected in real time.”

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