Mac Pro To Continue Quad-Core Tradition? Woodcrest?
AppleInsider is confirming that Apple's upcoming Mac Pro will indeed be quad-core in at least one model. However, with quad-core on a single chip (Kentsfield) not due until Q1 2007, Apple will have to employ two dual-core chips like today's Quad.
The use of multiple processors in the Mac Pro would require Intel's Woodcrest chip. Early rumors had indicated that Conroe was on tap for the Mac Pro, but Conroe can not be used in dual-processor configurations.
Recent pre-release benchmarks of Woodcrest can be found here. Still unknown about the Mac Pro is exactly what Apple has in store for the enclosure. AppleInsider does note that recent motherboard prototypes from Intel largely mimic the size of today's PowerMac motherboards, which could indicate that an immediate departure from the current form factor is not in the cards.
The use of multiple processors in the Mac Pro would require Intel's Woodcrest chip. Early rumors had indicated that Conroe was on tap for the Mac Pro, but Conroe can not be used in dual-processor configurations.
Recent pre-release benchmarks of Woodcrest can be found here. Still unknown about the Mac Pro is exactly what Apple has in store for the enclosure. AppleInsider does note that recent motherboard prototypes from Intel largely mimic the size of today's PowerMac motherboards, which could indicate that an immediate departure from the current form factor is not in the cards.
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74 months ago
At least it will be fast :-)
Are these intel chips 64bit or is that something that will just kind of fade away?
Are these intel chips 64bit or is that something that will just kind of fade away?
74 months ago
As affordable as the new XEON 5000 series are, I would hope to see a couple Quad machines.
74 months ago
Well, assuming this is true, it is a good thing - now we can focus on one particular chip's specs to see what is in the future!
But no new enclosure...Apple, I'm getting a little bored. There's gotta be something new in Ive's mind!
But no new enclosure...Apple, I'm getting a little bored. There's gotta be something new in Ive's mind!
74 months ago
At least it will be fast :-)
Are these intel chips 64bit or is that something that will just kind of fade away?
They are indeed 64-bit. Everything here on out will be 64-bit.
74 months ago
Are we even suprised? Apple has always touted their top of the line macs to be some of the fastest machines available, they are going to need something really standout to be a flagship model.
And it makes sense they are going to keep a very similar form factor. Change the aesthetics of the case, then the ACDs need to change too.
And it makes sense they are going to keep a very similar form factor. Change the aesthetics of the case, then the ACDs need to change too.
74 months ago
Are we even suprised? Apple has always touted their top of the line macs to be some of the fastest machines available, they are going to need something really standout to be a flagship model.
And it makes sense they are going to keep a very similar form factor. Change the aesthetics of the case, then the ACDs need to change too.
What the h is an ACD?
74 months ago
They are indeed 64-bit. Everything here on out will be 64-bit.
Ah ok thats good then.
74 months ago
I wanted to vote for the G4 G3 choice just because it was funny....
I'm starting to warm up to these poles Q.
I'm starting to warm up to these poles Q.
74 months ago
They are indeed 64-bit. Everything here on out will be 64-bit.
Until a few years from now when everything will be 128-bit.:eek: :rolleyes:
If my memory is correct (It fails sometimes), hasn't Apple announced their "Pro" line in the past at WWDC (usually June) but not have the computers until mid-Oct or even close to MacExpo SF in January. Maybe the top end won't come out until then.
74 months ago
Sounds bad@ss!
The PowerMacPro is more than I need, but it's nice to see them make it impressive!
The PowerMacPro is more than I need, but it's nice to see them make it impressive!
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