Apple Using Exclusive 3GHz Xeon from Intel?
MacNN reports that the 3GHz Xeon (Clovertown) processor that was introduced in the 8-core Mac Pro is a currently unannounced model.
According to comments by Intel's Bill Kircos: "We are indeed shipping a 3.0GHz Xeon version [and] expect to see faster gigahertz speeds for our high-end [Core 2] Extreme PCs very soon, too. For now, the product is in limited production and Apple has chosen to adopt it. We will introduce another 3.0GHz Xeon SKU later on as well."
Indeed, it appears Apple had waited for the 3GHz Quad-Core Xeon to become available before launching the 8-Core Mac Pro.
While rumors of an 8-core Mac Pro began back in October, the available chips at that time maxed out at 2.66Ghz. Only in March was it revealed by Intel that a 3GHz version would be coming "later this year".
It appears Apple is the first to use the as-yet unannounced 3GHz Xeon (Clovertown) chips.
According to comments by Intel's Bill Kircos: "We are indeed shipping a 3.0GHz Xeon version [and] expect to see faster gigahertz speeds for our high-end [Core 2] Extreme PCs very soon, too. For now, the product is in limited production and Apple has chosen to adopt it. We will introduce another 3.0GHz Xeon SKU later on as well."
Indeed, it appears Apple had waited for the 3GHz Quad-Core Xeon to become available before launching the 8-Core Mac Pro.
While rumors of an 8-core Mac Pro began back in October, the available chips at that time maxed out at 2.66Ghz. Only in March was it revealed by Intel that a 3GHz version would be coming "later this year".
It appears Apple is the first to use the as-yet unannounced 3GHz Xeon (Clovertown) chips.
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63 months ago
Apple has been getting all sorts of special treatment from Intel ever since the switch, it seems... Intel must have had some particular reason that they really wanted to hook up with Apple, which I think would transcend current profits.
63 months ago
It's nice to see Apple have some pull for cutting edge technology from partner companies. Now only if I had enough money to use such technology. :cool: :o
63 months ago
I guess that's good...
Not really. Just another way to keep up the prices by staying on high price curve.
63 months ago
I find it interesting that Apple is able to swing that kind of influence on Intel. However, it also makes sense they had to wait for the 3.0GHz before they could introduce the 8-core.
It just fits better with the 8-core being 3Ghz. Now it's clearly the highest end and people should be willing to pay a premium.
Otherwise, it would have been confusing.
Should I get a 3GHZ Quad Core or a 2.66GHz Octo-core sort of thing.
arn
It just fits better with the 8-core being 3Ghz. Now it's clearly the highest end and people should be willing to pay a premium.
Otherwise, it would have been confusing.
Should I get a 3GHZ Quad Core or a 2.66GHz Octo-core sort of thing.
arn
63 months ago
The MacRumors Buyer's Guide now says Buy Now! - Product just updated on both the Apple Cinema Displays and the Mac Pro.
Should it really say this? :confused:
Was the Octo option really a product line update or a new option?
Was the price drop in the displays a product update or a way to blow them out?
What constitutes MacRumors saying Buy Now - Product Updated (days since last update)?:confused:
Were these changes from Apple to hold us off until NAB and WWDC??? Does anyone still have hope for big Apple product line changes??? By June??? :confused:
PS: and why did they release on a Wednesday????
Should it really say this? :confused:
Was the Octo option really a product line update or a new option?
Was the price drop in the displays a product update or a way to blow them out?
What constitutes MacRumors saying Buy Now - Product Updated (days since last update)?:confused:
Were these changes from Apple to hold us off until NAB and WWDC??? Does anyone still have hope for big Apple product line changes??? By June??? :confused:
PS: and why did they release on a Wednesday????
63 months ago
Apple has been getting all sorts of special treatment from Intel ever since the switch, it seems... Intel must have had some particular reason that they really wanted to hook up with Apple, which I think would transcend current profits.
Perhaps to steer :apple: away from AMD :D ?
:rolleyes:
63 months ago
These juicy 3GHz quad-cores are going to be even more juicy and delicious after the reported July price-drop. Intel wants to put the boot into AMD, and if means cheaper macs then I'm all for it:D
*Cackles evilly*
*pauses momentarily and thinks about the long term implications of having only one major computer chip manufacturer*
*Cackles evilly*
*pauses momentarily and thinks about the long term implications of having only one major computer chip manufacturer*
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