Monday, January 26th 2009
Intel Readies R0 Revision of Core 2 Quad Q8200
TC Magazine reports that Intel is preparing a little upgrade on its modest 2.33GHz 45nm Core 2 Quad Q8200 processors. The Q8200 CPUs will pass from M1 to R0 stepping next month. The revised R0 processors will begin to be supplied from February 23rd through April 20, 2009. As reported Q8200 R0 will feature a halide free package, new S-spec and MM numbers, a CPUID changed from 10677 to 1067A, and Power State Indicator (PSI) support with Intel 4 series chipsets. To decrease energy consumption and update monitoring functions, the R0 quad-core processors will bring in three new low power states (Extended Stop Grant State, Deep Sleep State and Deeper Sleep State) and new XSAVE/XRSTOR instructions. A BIOS update for your motherboard will likely be needed if you happen to own a R0 quad-core.
Source:
TechConnect Magazine
7 Comments on Intel Readies R0 Revision of Core 2 Quad Q8200
Now that we know that R0 revision is coming we can only assume that this should offer something. But, as with anything time will tell once the R0 revision is reviewed.
It's cheap, far lower power consumption makes it a better choice for many who isn't looking for the highest overclocks.