Intel
has launched a pair of dual-core, low-voltage Xeon LV processors based on
the same architecture as its Core Duo mobile chips. The Xeon LVs are rated for a
31W total dissipated power (TDP), clocked at 1.66GHz and 2.0GHz, and compatible
with Intel's existing E7520 chipset. The LVs will be priced at $209 for the
1.66GHz chip and $423 for the 2.0GHz version, which is actually similar pricing
to equivalent Core Duos. Intel is obviously wanting to make a stab back at AMD,
though for a Xeon you'd really expect the clock speed to be significantly
higher, and to at least support 64-bit, but it doesn't.