Intel Previews Intel Xeon 'Nehalem-EX' Processor

[DonInKansas]

What do you do that needs 128 threads

Take over the biggest piece of the TPU WCG pie!

 

[Disparia]

Looks conveniently similar to how A64's are set up.

Well, yeah, AMD has had their own implementation for years.

I'd use Opterons as the example though. Their HT links and integrated memory controller allowed for efficient scaling in 4-way and 8-way systems.

 

[Dippyskoodlez]

Well, yeah, AMD has had their own implementation for years.

I'd use Opterons as the example though. Their HT links and integrated memory controller allowed for efficient scaling in 4-way and 8-way systems.

Same CPU, different label

 

[DrPepper]

Take over the biggest piece of the TPU WCG pie!

I think you'd get your own pie with that setup.

 

[Disparia]

http://www.brightsideofnews.com/new...ltrail-2-is-based-upon-8-core-nehalem-ex.aspx

During Computex, we sat down with Intel and discussed various high-end platforms. There is a possibility of a product akin to a possible successor to the current Skulltrail, that would incorporate dual Nehalem-EX CPU. In our discussions with Intel's execs and gurus on the both desktop and commercial side, we learned of yet another possible Skulltrail successor. Sean Malone's statement "Desktop is not Dead" is more than just words, with a true V16 being considered.

Earlier in the year Intel wanted the next Skulltrail to be handled by a manufacturer such as Asus, Gigabyte, etc. Now it looks like it might not only be handled by them, but they won't be holding back - Xeon-EX 2S!