Monday, February 2nd 2009
Intel Phasing Out 7 CPUs by Q3, Features Popular Models
Silicon giant Intel, has reportedly decided to lay to rest, seven of its popular CPUs, under the Core 2 Extreme and Core 2 Quad series, by Q3 2009. The process of phasing these models out takes place in two stages: issuing product discontinuation notices (PDNs) to channel vendors and other key distributors, and to declare the product end of life (EOL) shortly after. Likely to face the axe are Core 2 Extreme models QX9770 and QX9650; Core 2 Quad models Q9450, Q6700 and Q6600.
As of now, Core 2 Quad Q9450 has already been phased out, while the older Q6700 is awaiting EOL declaration within this month. For Core 2 Quad Q6600, one of Intel's most popular offerings, and perhaps the most successful quad-core desktop processor SKU at the markets, PDNs will be issued in February, and it will reach EOL sometime in Q2 2009. Meanwhile, for the Yorkfield-based Core 2 Extreme models, PDNs will be issued in February, and they will be reach EOL in Q2. In related news, Core 2 Duo E7200 and Pentium E2200 will be phased out by Q3 this year, with no word on the specifics of their PDNs.
Source:
VR-Zone
As of now, Core 2 Quad Q9450 has already been phased out, while the older Q6700 is awaiting EOL declaration within this month. For Core 2 Quad Q6600, one of Intel's most popular offerings, and perhaps the most successful quad-core desktop processor SKU at the markets, PDNs will be issued in February, and it will reach EOL sometime in Q2 2009. Meanwhile, for the Yorkfield-based Core 2 Extreme models, PDNs will be issued in February, and they will be reach EOL in Q2. In related news, Core 2 Duo E7200 and Pentium E2200 will be phased out by Q3 this year, with no word on the specifics of their PDNs.
18 Comments on Intel Phasing Out 7 CPUs by Q3, Features Popular Models
Because my English is not that good :(
This also means there won't be anymore Core 2 Extreme processors for 775.
Good riddance to the over-priced Xtreme processors, i could never justify spending well over £500 on one of them, let alone £1000!!
Seriously. That's why I bought my Q9550 instead of the QX9650 'cause it was like £300 more? For 200MHz more? :laugh::laugh:
And not all BE processors were unlocked.It makes sense that they are killing of the Core 2 Extreme. It is the only part of the 775 market that they have relaced. Core i7 is meant to replace the extreme high end market, which is why it is priced the way it is. It isn't overpriced by any means, you can get a Core i7 platform(CPU+Motherboard+RAM) for under $600. Core i5 is the mainstream platform.