Intel
has begun shipping four new eco-friendly Xeon processors today with
power-efficiency as low as 12.5 W per core. The processors are drop-in
compatible with existing Intel dual processor platforms that have been in the
market since 2006. The Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5400 Series consists of
the new X5492, X5470 and L5430 processors, the fastest of which boasts a clock
speed of 3.4GHz. The low voltage version uses only 50 watts of power or just
12.5 watts per core. The Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor X5270 runs as low as 80
watts with frequencies as high as 3.5 GHz. Organizations using workstation,
high-performance, blade and mainstream servers will benefit most from this
increased versatility. Prices for the new Xeon L5430, X5470, X5492 and X5270 are
set at $562, $1386, $1493 and $1172, respectively.
