Intel's Ivy Bridge CPU Prices to be Similar to Sandy Bridge

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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?
 
[citation][nom]target3[/nom]How is this different to Sandy bridge?[/citation]
- Lower wattage (I'd guess better overclocking)
- Slightly faster per gigahertz
- PCI-e 3.0
- USB 3.0 integrated
- Thunderbolt support
- Die shrink
- Faster integrated graphics
- More dynamic overclocking features (more overclocking ability without needing to reboot)

I may wait for this to replace my aging Core 2 Quad Q8300 and Radeon HD 4850. Since I am also waiting for the Radeon HD 7870 or 7950. Though since those are due soon I may jump the gun and get a Sandy Bridge CPU.

Though those additional features may be nice to have they are not that important to me. The only thing I care about is the 77W TDP. Lower CPU wattage means lower fan speeds and a quieter computer.
 
45W TDP for a 2.5GHz 4C/8T CPU is simply astounding. very mouthwatering the specs are. of course for people who already own sandy bridge CPUs, this may not entice them enough
 
[citation][nom]porsche73rs[/nom]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?[/citation]

The onboard GPU is wasted die space IMO.
 
How is it different to Sandy Bridge?

Intel documents have it as 10% to 25% faster in CPU performance and up to 300% faster in graphics performance. I have no idea why people aren't excited about that in a "tock" year. That is HUGE! It consumes much less power, supports USB & PCI-E in the 3.0 versions. My only complaint is that the new motherboards don't have LightPeak beyond custom solutions from Sony, Apple, etc. It seems there is always something missing making you want to wait for the next iteration ;-).

I'm afraid if anyone was wanting a lot more than this will have to wait for Haswell. They actually worry about what the CPU does in that iteration. That CPU will have the performance inputs necessary to take you into 2015. This is just a holdover until they get to that one. This chip is what SB should have been as with most "tocks".
 
Ivy Bridge, now offering twice AMD's performance at half the wattage!
 
Will probably get the 3750K. If you already have SB then there's not much point in upgrading. But a lot of us are on old AMD systems or Core2 systems and it's better to hold out for IB than pull the trigger now for SB. We have to buy new mobos anyways.
 
[citation][nom]Homeboy2[/nom]Wrong, haswell will be out next year, is there something wrong with making more profit? This is their schedule they have had for years, tick-tock.[/citation]

There is when they got there by screwing over AMD, and then proceed to screw us over after they attain a monopoly.

I sure hope some performance ARM chips come out in about 4 or 5 years that allow for PC style gaming and show Intel some competition. If nobody competes with Intel in the near future, we're all screwed.
 
I upgraded to a badass new Z68 board and loaded it with a placeholder i3-2100 on Black Friday. As soon as the 3770K hits shelves I'm gonna be all over it. Can't wait to see how the HD7970 and GTX 670 stand up!

 
[citation][nom]NapoleonDK[/nom] Can't wait to see how the HD7970 and GTX 670 stand up![/citation]
You won't have to wait very long to find out, at least for the HD7970... hint hint.
 
[citation][nom]soldier37[/nom]Have my 2600k at 4.5, the only benefit would be slightly lower temps and might get 4.7 or 4.8 out of a upgrade prob not worth the $332 to do that next Spring but I prob will do it anyway since my Motherboard is ready for it. Games wont benefit much from a 2600k to this though. Plus they are still at 4 cores why not go 6 or 8 mainstream with these?[/citation]

Modern coolers are already outperforming the SB CPUs. Get a sealed LQ loop or a high end tower of copper and you will hit the safe vCore limit before hitting a wall of heat.

They need to pack more cores and increase the TDP for the desktop models IMO.
 
I have only one problem with Ivy Bridge now. Its release date. I hope I can hold out until it hits so I can utilize it in my new build.
My now dearly departed Athlon II 630 decided to give up the ghost after only two years of service, and having to go back to the old Athlon64x2 5200 rig in my closet has been a PITA since I mainly used my rig to game on.
Anyway, I guess if I dont hold out and pull the trigger as soon as I have my money, Sandy Bridge is still gonna make a world of difference compared to what i have now, but you get my drift, I hope.
Willpower, dont fail me now! 😀
 
SB-E is basically SB with 6 core versions. This is basically SB on a 2011 socket. Disappointing in a way, but just means us SB owners get by for a little longer.

Seriously though...wtf Intel? How about something better?
 
I have an Ivy Bridge compatible motherboard, so if the performance increase and the price is right I think I might upgrade. I'll give away my 2500k and my H100 to my brother to start on his build (which I'll be building for him) and then go water cooled!
 
[citation][nom]amk-aka-Phantom[/nom]Would be awesome if they had CPUs without IGPs for a lower price or more CPU performance.[/citation]

Intel does that for their Xeon line ups.
Ones with IGP have a TDP of 95w compared to 80w with non IGP
Price difference is around $10 to $25.
Xeon E3 1220L @ 2.2GHz (2C/4T) no IGP, has a max TDP of 20w
 
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