Intel Introduces Core i7, Xeon 3400 and First Core i5 Processors

[Wile E]

I love how some people seem to skip over the gaming benchmarks in CPU reviews, and thus miss the point that there's very little difference at all in the high-end with chips today. It's all video card dependent.

Yep. Pretty much. Intel wins in cpu centric tasks, but games are so gpu limited now, that it doesn't much matter what cpu you have, so long as it's a modern one.

To me tho, I need/want cpu power as well, so my eyes are still on Intel for my next upgrade.

 

[btarunr]

I love how some people seem to skip over the gaming benchmarks in CPU reviews, and thus miss the point that there's very little difference at all in the high-end with chips today. It's all video card dependent.

Right, and those video cards better get proper PCI-E bandwidth before they become the limiting factor (the original point).

 

[driver66]

How many LGA-1156 platforms currently support x16, x16?

Zero

How many AM3 chipsets support the same?

Two. AMD 790FX and nForce 980a SLI

http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=103445

Stunning Graphics with Flexible Multi-GPU Capabilities Powered by SLI or CrossFireX Technology
The ASUS P7P55 WS SuperComputer motherboard provides incredible graphics flexibility by supporting either 3-way or 2-way multi-GPU solutions via both SLI and CrossFireX technology. Users can install up to three SLI-capable GeForce graphics cards at x16, x8, and x8 connection speeds, or two graphics cards at true x16 connection speeds. Alternatively, users can also use CrossFireX for a multi-GPU setup. These flexible options give users incredible graphics performance and enhanced scalability from a single motherboard platform.

 

[thezorro]

i would say that if you are going to buy a new ati direct 11 card that handle 2 tflops don't screw yourself by using a crippled lynnfield, because you are going to be bottlenecked big time with 2x8 pcie express.

just my two cents.

 

[driver66]

i would say that if you are going to buy a new ati direct 11 card that handle 2 tflops don't screw yourself by using a crippled lynnfield, because you are going to be bottlenecked big time with 2x8 pcie express.

just my two cents.

Read my above post :shadedshu

 

[dir_d]

Read my above post :shadedshu

Im pretty sure Asus goofed. Unless they are talking about PCI-E 1.1 not 2.0

 

[Wile E]

http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=103445

Stunning Graphics with Flexible Multi-GPU Capabilities Powered by SLI or CrossFireX Technology
The ASUS P7P55 WS SuperComputer motherboard provides incredible graphics flexibility by supporting either 3-way or 2-way multi-GPU solutions via both SLI and CrossFireX technology. Users can install up to three SLI-capable GeForce graphics cards at x16, x8, and x8 connection speeds, or two graphics cards at true x16 connection speeds. Alternatively, users can also use CrossFireX for a multi-GPU setup. These flexible options give users incredible graphics performance and enhanced scalability from a single motherboard platform.

It uses a lane arbiter , which adds latency. That may become an issue compared to a native 16xPCIe x 2 design, but should still be better than a 8xPCIe x 2 design.

 

[james2008]

I love how some people seem to skip over the gaming benchmarks in CPU reviews, and thus miss the point that there's very little difference at all in the high-end with chips today. It's all video card dependent.

The same can be said about all computer tech ...?

"I love how some people seem to skip over the gaming benchmarks in GPU reviews, and thus miss the point that there's very little difference at all in the high-end with chips today. "

It's all CPU dependent!
It's all Mobo dependent!
It's all HD dependent!
It's all Ram dependent!

It's all cost dependent!

Infact when people do reviews, they always factor in cost, because it all about
performance vs cost!

if it wasn't 'ASUS Republic of Gamers Mars' would look like a bargin, until you find out how much it cost! or if you could infact get your hands on one!
'ASUS Republic of Gamers Mars'
That's about $1670

It like Pamela Anderson, we all want one, but the upkeep is just a little to rich for what it's worth!
James

 

[mdm-adph]

The same can be said about all computer tech ...?

"I love how some people seem to skip over the gaming benchmarks in GPU reviews, and thus miss the point that there's very little difference at all in the high-end with chips today. "

It's all CPU dependent!
It's all Mobo dependent!
It's all HD dependent!
It's all Ram dependent!

It's all cost dependent!

Uh... no. Like I said, when it comes to gaming benchmarks in CPU reviews, there's very little difference at all in any of the chips anymore. Motherboard, HD, and RAM make a lot less difference.

 

[james2008]

Lets swap computers then, keep your 550BE chip
James

 

[james2008]

Could argue that point to the cows come home, but would be
going off topic.

sufficed to say
"Wait until Intel releases it's Core i3 chips, then the confusion
will start!"
James

 

[mdm-adph]

Lets swap computers then, keep your 550BE chip
James

If you've got a 4890 or higher, then it's a deal.

 

[wolf]

I love how some people seem to skip over the gaming benchmarks in CPU reviews, and thus miss the point that there's very little difference at all in the high-end with chips today. It's all video card dependent.

Im not missing that point at all, I buy what I want because I want it.

i7's do have a lot to want.

 

[dir_d]

It uses a lane arbiter , which adds latency. That may become an issue compared to a native 16xPCIe x 2 design, but should still be better than a 8xPCIe x 2 design.

I would really love to see some bench marks with this board and 2 5870s and compared it to a x58 rig and an AMD rig and see if this is good enough because i would buy it if it provides the extra bandwidth and dosent bottleneck. I think an i5 with this board if it can do what it claims will be the best of the both worlds, gaming and CPu intense apps especially if you over clock that 2.66 i5 to 3.5 or above it will crush anything for long awhile in the cheap department.

 

[Wile E]

I would really love to see some bench marks with this board and 2 5870s and compared it to a x58 rig and an AMD rig and see if this is good enough because i would buy it if it provides the extra bandwidth and dosent bottleneck. I think an i5 with this board if it can do what it claims will be the best of the both worlds, gaming and CPu intense apps especially if you over clock that 2.66 i5 to 3.5 or above it will crush anything for long awhile in the cheap department.

It's totally not worth the price. The board costs $250. Might as well go 1366 for that money.