Intel quad-core chips hit the streets
Chip giant unveils new processors as Dell and HP launch quad-core PCs and
servers.
Intel's quad-core processors have officially hit the marketplace, after being first demonstrated in September at the Intel Developer Forum.
The chip giant announced pricing and availability for four Xeon 5300 processors, as well as the Core 2 Extreme.
The Xeon chips range from 1.60GHz to 2.66GHz. Three have 80W of power consumption, while the 2.66GHz model consumes 120W.