Intel's Core Microarchitecture Redefines Computing; Intel Sets New Records in Performance and Energy Efficiency.SANTA CLARA Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. , Calif. -- Intel today disclosed record breaking(1) results on 20 key dual-processor (DP) server and workstation benchmarks. The first processor due to launch based on the new Intel Core The latest generation of the Intel x86 family of CPUs. Core supersedes the 13-year run of the Pentium, which was introduced in 1993. It essentially represents the ninth generation of the x86 architecture, the first chip appearing in the IBM PC in 1981. (TM) microarchitecture -- the Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5100 series, previously codenamed "Woodcrest" -- delivers up to 125 percent performance(2) improvement over previous generation dual-core Intel Xeon processors and up to 60 percent performance(3) improvement over competing x86 based See x86-based system. architectures(4), whilst also delivering performance per watt leadership.(5) "The performance and system-level power consumption we're seeing from our platforms built around the new Core microarchitecture has exceeded even our expectations," said Kirk Skaugen, vice president and general manager of Intel's Server Platforms Group. "At the same time, customers demand more than just energy-efficient performance. We've developed a superior platform that delivers the latest server technologies including faster and more reliable memory, Intel Virtualization Technology See VT. , Intel Active Server Manager and Intel I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output Acceleration Technology." Fully-buffered dual in-line (hardware) Dual In-Line - Dual In-Line Package. memory (FB-DIMM) technology allows for better memory capacity, throughput and overall reliability. This is critical for creating balanced platforms using multiple cores and the latest technologies, such as virtualization An umbrella term for enhancing a computer's ability to do work. Following are the ways virtualization is used. Hardware Virtualization Partitioning the computer's memory into separate and isolated "virtual machines" simulates multiple machines within one physical computer. , to meet the expanding demand for compute To perform mathematical operations or general computer processing. For an explanation of "The 3 C's," or how the computer processes data, see computer. headroom head·room n. 1. Space above one's head, as in a motor vehicle, above a doorway, or in a tunnel; clearance. 2. Electronics Dynamic headroom. . Shipping in Intel Xeon MP processors since last year, Intel Virtualization Technology provides silicon-level software support that improves dependability dependability - software reliability and interoperability The capability of two or more hardware devices or two or more software routines to work harmoniously together. For example, in an Ethernet network, display adapters, hubs, switches and routers from different vendors must conform to the Ethernet standard and interoperate with each other. and is enabling faster industry innovation. Intel Active Server Manager integrates hardware, software and firmware A category of memory chips that hold their content without electrical power. Firmware includes flash, ROM, PROM, EPROM and EEPROM technologies. When holding program instructions, firmware can be thought of as "hard software." See flash memory, ROM, PROM, EPROM, EEPROM and FOTA. to manage today's complex datacenters and enterprise environments. Intel(R) I/O Acceleration Technology improves application response time, server I/O performance and reliability. Intel's new server and workstation platforms, codenamed "Bensley" and "Glidewell" respectively, are architected for today's dual-core processors. They will also support dual- and quad-core processors built using Intel's 65-nanometer (nm) and future process technologies. The first processors for Bensley and Glidewell are in the Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5000 series, previously codenamed "Dempsey." Shipping since March at a new low price point, they bring innovation, higher performance and lower power consumption to the value server and workstation segment. Complementing the 5000 series, Intel will ship the next processor for Bensley and Glidewell in June -- the Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5100 series. Based on the Intel Core Microarchitecture, the majority of these processors will only consume a maximum of 65 watts. Using the SPECint(TM)_rate_base2000(a) benchmark, which measures integer integer: see number; number theory throughput, a Dell PowerEdge This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. 2950(a) server based Refers to hardware or software that runs in the server. Contrast with client based. on the Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5100 series scored 123.0, setting a new world record(6). Using the SPECjbb(TM)2005(a) benchmark, the Fujitsu-Siemens PRIMERGY RX200 S3(a) server based on the Dual-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) processor 5100 series broke the previous record with a score of 96,404 business operations Business operations are those activities involved in the running of a business for the purpose of producing value for the stakeholders. Compare business processes. The outcome of business operations is the harvesting of value from assets per second(7). An HP Proliant ML 370 G5(a) server based on the Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5100, and using the TPC (Transaction Processing Performance Council, San Francisco, CA, www.tpc.org) An organization devoted to benchmarking transaction processing systems. In order to derive the number of transactions that can be processed in a given time frame, TPC benchmarks measure the total performance of (TM)-C(a) benchmark, which measures database performance, smashed another world record by scoring 169,360 tpmC at $2.93/tpmC(8). IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) (a) is also in the record books with the IBM System x3650(a) server based on the Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5100 series, which scored 9,182 simultaneous connections in the SPECWeb(TM)2005(a) benchmark, which measures web server performance(9). Other leading benchmarks on Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5100 series-based servers include Lotus Domino(a) (R6iNotes(TM)), Microsoft Exchange Server Microsoft Exchange Server is a messaging and collaborative software product developed by Microsoft. It is part of the Microsoft Servers line of server products and is widely used by enterprises using Microsoft infrastructure solutions. 2003(a) (MMB MMB Multimedia Builder (Multimedia presentation software) MMB Middle Mouse Button MMB Mighty Mighty Bosstones (band) MMB Memanbetsu, Japan (Airport Code) 3(TM)), SPECfp(TM)_rate_base2000(a) and SAP-SD(TM) 2-Tier(a). These benchmarks, along with additional records set by the Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5000 and Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5100, can be accessed by visiting www.intelstartyourengines.com. Current Intel Price List Processors Price in 1,000 unit quantities Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5080 3.73GHz, 2x2MB L2, 1066MHz FSB $851 Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5063 MV 3.20 GHz, 2x2MB L2, 1066 MHz FSB $369 Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5060 3.20GHz, 2x2MB L2, 1066 MHz FSB $316 Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5050 3GHz, 2x2MB L2, 667 MHz FSB $177 Intel, the world leader in silicon innovation, develops technologies, products and initiatives to continually advance how people work and live. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom. Intel and the Intel logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation (company) Intel Corporation - A US microelectronics manufacturer. They produced the Intel 4004, Intel 8080, Intel 8086, Intel 80186, Intel 80286, Intel 80386, Intel 486 and Pentium microprocessor families as well as many other integrated circuits and personal computer networking or its subsidiaries in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and other countries. (a) Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. Disclaimers: Performance tests and ratings are measured using specific computer systems and/or components and reflect the approximate performance of Intel(R) products as measured by those tests. Any difference in system hardware or software design or configuration may affect actual performance. Buyers should consult other sources of information to evaluate the performance of systems or components they are considering purchasing. For more information on performance tests and on the performance of Intel products, reference http://www.intel.com/performance/resources/benchmark_limitations.htm or call (U.S.) 1-800-628-8686 or 1-916-356-3104. 64-bit Intel(R) Xeon(TM) processors with Intel(R) EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology) The first name of Intel's 64-bit x86 CPUs. In 2006, the name of the technology was changed to "Intel 64." See Intel 64. requires a computer system with a processor, chipset A group of chips designed to work as a unit to perform a function. For example, a modem chipset contains all the primary circuits for transmitting and receiving. A PC chipset provides the electronic interfaces between all subsystems (see PC chipset for illustration). , BIOS BIOS in full Basic Input/Output System Computer program that is typically stored in EPROM and used by the CPU to perform start-up procedures when the computer is turned on. , OS, device drivers and applications enabled for Intel EM64T. Processor will not operate (including 32-bit operation) without an Intel EM64T-enabled BIOS. Performance will vary depending on your hardware and software configurations. Intel EM64T-enabled OS, BIOS, device drivers and applications may not be available. Check with your vendor for more information. (1) Based on x86 based architecture dual processor server systems. (2) Performance Claim: Based on SPECjbb2005(a) published results: Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 2.80 GHz based platform details: Fujitsu Siemens Computers PRIMERGY RX300 S2 server platform: Two Dual-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) processors 2.80 GHz with 2x2MB L2 cache 800 MHz system bus, 4 GB DDR2, Microsoft Windows Server(a) 2003. Java HotSpot(TM) Server VM (build 1.5.0_06-b05). Referenced as published at 41986 bops and 41986 bops/jvm. For more information see http://www.spec.org/jbb2005/results/res2005q4/jbb2005-20051206- 00040.html (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.) Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5160 based platform details: Fujitsu Siemens PRIMERGY RX200 S3 Server platform with two Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5160, 3.00 GHz with 4M L2 Cache, 1333 MHz system bus, 8GB (8x1GB) FB-DIMM memory, Windows 2003 Enterprise Edition. BEA JRockit(R) 5.0 P26.4.0. Result submitted to www.spec.org for review at 96404 bops and 96404 bops/jvm as of May 23, 2006. (3) Performance Claim: Based on SPECint_rate_base2000 published results Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5160 based platform details: Dell PowerEdge 2950 Server platform with two Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5160, 3.00 GHz with 4M L2 Cache, 1333 MHz system bus, 8GB (8x1GB) FB-DIMM memory, Microsoft Windows Server(a) 2003. SPEC binaries built with Intel C/C++ Compiler 9.1. Result submitted to www.spec.org for review at 123 as of May 22, 2006. Dual-Core AMD Opteron Processor Model 285 based platform details: HP Proliant DL145 G2 Server platform with two Dual-Core AMD Opteron(TM) processor Model 285, 2.60GHz with 1MB L2 Cache, 16GB (8x2GB) PC3200 memory. Microsoft Windows Server 2003 OS, SPEC binaries built with Intel C/C++ Compiler 8.0. Referenced as published at 76.4. For more information see http://www.spec.org/cpu2000/results/res2006q1/cpu2000-20060306- 05697.html (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.) (4) Based on best published results. See www.intelstartyourengines.com (5) Performance Per Watt: Based on Results published on SPECint_rate_base2000 with Power measurements by Principled Technologies at http://www.principledtechnologies.com/clients/reports/Intel/ WSPECint_rate_0506.pdf as of May 23, 2006 (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.) Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5160 based platform details: Intel preproduction Server platform with two Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5160, 3.00 GHz with 4M L2 Cache, dual 1333 MHz system bus, 8GB (8x1GB) 667MHz FB-DIMM memory; Microsoft Windows Server x32 Enterprise Edition. SPEC binaries build with Intel compiler 9.0. Dual-Core AMD Opteron Processor Model 285 based platform details: Server platform with two Dual-Core AMD Opteron(TM) processor Model 285, 2.60GHz, 8GB PC3200 memory. Microsoft Windows Server x32 Enterprise Edition. SPEC binaries build with Intel compiler 9.0. (6) SPECint_rate_base2000 platform details: Dell PowerEdge 2950 Server platform with two Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5160, 3.00 GHz with 4M L2 Cache, 1333 MHz system bus, 8GB (8x1GB) FB-DIMM memory, Microsoft Windows Server(a) 2003. SPEC binaries built with Intel C/C++ Compiler 9.1. Result submitted to www.spec.org for review at 123 as of May 22, 2006. (7) SPECjbb2005 platform details: Fujitsu Siemens PRIMERGY RX200 S3 Server platform with two Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5160, 3.00 GHz with 4M L2 Cache, 1333 MHz system bus, 8GB (8x1GB) FB-DIMM memory, Windows 2003 Enterprise Edition. BEA JRockit(R) 5.0 P26.4.0. Result submitted to www.spec.org for review at 96404 bops and 96404 bops/jvm as of May 23, 2006. (8) TPC-C platform details: HP Proliant ML370 G5 Server platform with two Intel(R) Xeon(R) processor 5160, 3.00 GHz with 4M L2 Cache, 1333 MHz system bus, 64 GB FBDimm memory, Microsoft Windows Server(a) 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition, Database Software Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise x64 Edition. Referenced as published at 169,360 tpmC; $2.93/tpmC; Availability Date as listed in the submitted report is Nov 22, 2006. Results at www.tpc.org. (9) SPECWeb2005 platform details: IBM System x3650 Server platform with two Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5160, 3.00 GHz with 4M L2 Cache, 1333 MHz system bus, 24GB (12x2GB) FB-DIMM memory, 64-bit Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux 4 AS Update 3 operating system, 64-bit Accoria Rock Web Server 1.3.3 HTTPS software, and Apache Tomcat 5.5.9. Result submitted to www.spec.org for review at 9182 as of May 22, 2006. |
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