Intel goes big with NEW 8 Core CPU!

Intel has just unveiled the Nehalem-EX CPU, which will feature 8 cores per chip, 16 threads, 24MB of shared memory cache and 2.3 billion transistors. The processors will also offer four high-bandwidth QuickPath Interconnect links per CPU to provide significant scalability, from large-memory two-socket systems through eight-socket systems capable of processing 128 threads simultaneously. Scalability beyond eight sockets, up to 32-socket implementations can be achieved!

A summary of the Nehalem-EX features and benefits includes:

- Intel Nehalem Architecture built on Intel’s unique 45nm high-k metal gate technology process
- Up to 8 cores per processor
- Up to 16 threads per processor with Intel Hyper-threading
- Scalability up to eight sockets via Quick Path Interconnects and greater with third-party node controllers


- QuickPath Architecture with four high-bandwidth links
- 24MB of shared cache
- Integrated memory controllers
- Intel Turbo Boost Technology
- Intel scalable memory buffer and scalable memory interconnects
- Up to 9x the memory bandwidth of previous generation
- Support for up to 16 memory slots per processor socket
- Advanced RAS capabilities including MCA Recovery
- 2.3 billion transistors

Nehalem-EX CPUs will go into production during the second half of 2009. Intel has not commented on clock speeds or prices, yet.