porsche73rs
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I noticed a lot of comments on here that there isn't much of a performance boost. i agree with that to some degree. However, I think Intel is doing the right thing for the current industry trend of continually shrinking the form factor of computers. Especially with Windows 8 coming out around the same time as this new CPU. We will see more tablets, touch screen all-in-one desktops, HTPC, etc... INTEL is no longer just competing against AMD and has to be ready for the upcoming fight with ARM processors. Reducing TDP will make these CPUs a more viable option for the shrinking form factor. On the flip side, desktops will only get a little extra room for overclocking. Perhaps Intel will include some other goodies with IB, such as Quick Sync across the board and other new features added directly to the CPU?