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Due to issues with yields, Intel Corp. had to delay mass production of central processing units made using 14nm fabrication process by almost a year. Instead of releasing enthusiast-class processors based on the “Broadwell” micro-architecture in 2014, the company decided to launch new “Haswell” chips with higher clock-rates. Right now, the company believes that the decision was a mistake.

“We did not build a fifth-generation Core product, our last product, for towers,” said Kirk Skaugen, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s client computing group, at Citigroup’s global technology conference. “We made an experiment and we said maybe we are putting technology in to the market too fast, but let us not build a chip for the mainstream tower business, [which is] $10 billion business [for us]. Turns out that was a mistake.”

Instead of releasing enthusiast-class quad-core “Broadwell” processors with unlocked multiplier in 2014, Intel decided to delay the larger processor and launched dual-core Core M “Broadwell” chip for ultra-compact systems last year. Keeping in mind that Intel had yield issues with its 14nm manufacturing technology, such approach made a great sense for the company. The chip giant maintained its costs and its 22nm chips still offered decent overclocking potential. Nonetheless, right now the company thinks that it should have fixed its 14nm fabrication process in late 2013 or early 2014 and release enthusiast-class offerings in mind-2014.

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“It saved us some R&D, but [right after Windows] XP end-of-life [announcement] and then there was no reason to buy a PC this year,” said Mr. Skaugen. “So, it is just pent up demand now. I think for sixth-generation Core as well.”

The only desktop processors in LGA packaging based on the “Broadwell” design are the Core i7-5775C and the Core i5-5665C. The chips sport high-performance integrated graphics core as well as 65W thermal design power, which makes them better suited for highly-integrated rather than for high-performance systems.

Keeping in mind that overclocking potential of Intel’s “Skylake” processors is barely higher than overclocking potential of “Haswell” central processing units, it is unlikely that unlocked “Broadwell” chips would have helped Intel to improve its revenue in 2014. Performance of “Broadwell” should be comparable to performance of “Haswell” since the two micro-architectures are very similar.

Sales of desktop processors have been declining for a while, but in Q2 2015 the company sold record number of high-end Core i7 processors for gaming desktops.

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KitGuru Says: While it is not good that Intel had to skip a product cycle, the reason for that were issues with 14nm process technology that the company did not want to solve quickly. Since Intel decided to postpone its 10nm chips, it essentially means that solving problems with process technologies is a hard thing to do. For Intel, it will be easier to tweak its micro-architectures rather than speed up development of process technologies.

 

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Intel Core i7-5775C ‘Broadwell Unlocked’ listed for $499 https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/anton-shilov/intel-core-i7-5775c-broadwell-unlocked-listed-for-499/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/anton-shilov/intel-core-i7-5775c-broadwell-unlocked-listed-for-499/#comments Mon, 18 May 2015 22:58:56 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=249927 For many years Intel’s highest-performing Core i7 processors for mainstream platforms cost $300 – $349. However, Intel may change its policy regarding prices of its advanced Core i7 and Core i5 processors with unlocked multiplier going forward, based on prices leaked by a U.S.-based online store. NCIX, a well-known online store in the U.S., recently …

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For many years Intel’s highest-performing Core i7 processors for mainstream platforms cost $300 – $349. However, Intel may change its policy regarding prices of its advanced Core i7 and Core i5 processors with unlocked multiplier going forward, based on prices leaked by a U.S.-based online store.

NCIX, a well-known online store in the U.S., recently started to take pre-orders on Intel’s Core i7-5775C and Core i5-5675C microprocessors that belong to the “Broadwell” generation and are made using 14nm FinFET process technology. The store charges $499 for the Core i7-5775C and $379 for the Core i5-5675C. The same store sells Intel’s Core i7-4790K for $459, which is considerably higher than the price of the chip in other stores. Intel’s official price for the Core i7-4790K is $339.

While the highest-performing LGA “Broadwell” processor will unlikely cost nearly $500 officially, it is obvious that it will be more expensive than Intel’s current flagship “Devil’s Canyon” processor.

Wccftech believes that the higher price of Intel Core i7-5775C and Intel Core i5-5675C is conditioned by high-performance integrated Iris Pro 6200 graphics processing unit. The Iris Pro 6200 (also known as the GT3e) features 48 execution units and has 128MB eDRAM cache for performance maximization purposes.

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The family of socketed “Broadwell Unlocked” processors for desktops contains only two models: the Core i7-5775C (4 cores/8 threads, 3.30GHz/3.80GHz base/turbo frequency, 6MB cache, Iris Pro 6200 graphics core, 65W TDP) and the Core i5-5675C (4 cores/4 threads, 3.10GHz/3.60GHz base/turbo frequency, 4MB cache, Iris Pro 6200 graphics core, 65W TDP). Both chips are compatible with motherboards based on Intel’s 9-series chipsets, such as the Z97 and the H97.

Given the fact that in general-purpose tasks Intel’s “Broadwell” chips with unlocked multiplier will be slower than Intel’s Core i7-4790K and Core i5-4690K, it is unlikely that Intel’s new central processing units will become popular among enthusiasts, who do not use integrated graphics adapters.

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KitGuru Says: Looks like despite of the fact that “Broadwell Unlocked” processors will not beat existing chips in terms of performance, they will still be pretty expensive. The question is whether a lot of end-users will actually buy such chips…

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Launch date of Intel Core i5/i7 ‘Broadwell Unlocked’ revealed https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/anton-shilov/launch-date-of-intel-core-i5i7-broadwell-unlocked-revealed/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/anton-shilov/launch-date-of-intel-core-i5i7-broadwell-unlocked-revealed/#comments Thu, 14 May 2015 22:59:46 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=249512 Intel Corp. is set to start selling desktop microprocessors based on the “Broadwell” micro-architecture in early June, according to a report from a Japanese web-site. The family will include only two models and will hardly be very popular among performance enthusiasts and overclockers. Intel and its partners will start to sell its Core i7-5775C and …

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Intel Corp. is set to start selling desktop microprocessors based on the “Broadwell” micro-architecture in early June, according to a report from a Japanese web-site. The family will include only two models and will hardly be very popular among performance enthusiasts and overclockers.

Intel and its partners will start to sell its Core i7-5775C and Core i5-5675C microprocessors on the 2nd of June, 2015, in Japan, reports Hermitage Akihabara web-site. Originally it was expected that the new chips will hit the market in mid-May, but it looks like the world’s largest maker of microprocessors changed its plans and decided to start actual sales of the highly-anticipated chips in early June.

The lineup of socketed “Broadwell Unlocked” processors for desktops will be limited to only two models: the Core i7-5775C (4 cores/8 threads, 3.30GHz/3.80GHz base/turbo frequency, 6MB cache, Iris Pro 6200 graphics core, 65W TDP) and the Core i5-5675C (4 cores/4 threads, 3.10GHz/3.60GHz base/turbo frequency, 4MB cache, Iris Pro 6200 graphics core, 65W TDP). Both chips will be compatible with mainboards based on Intel’s 9-series chipsets, such as the Z97 and the H97.

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The new central processing units will feature unlocked multiplier and will support overclocking, however, it is unlikely that they will become true successors to the Core i7-4770K/4790K and the Core i5-4690K due to relatively low out-of-box clock-rates and moderate overclocking potential. On the other hand, thanks to relatively low thermal design power and advanced graphics core, the new chips will be perfect for enthusiast-class small form-factor systems, which are gaining popularity these days.

Prices of Intel’s Core i7-5775C and Core i5-5675C are unknown, but given that the chips are not going to deliver leading-edge performance, they should not be too expensive.

Later this year Intel plans to introduce the true successors to the “Devil’s Canyon” central processing units. The Core i7-6700K and the Core i5-6600K based on the “Skylake” micro-architecture are expected to hit the market in late September or October.

Intel did not comment on the news-story.

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KitGuru Says: So, “Broadwell Unlocked” chips are a couple of weeks away. Any of our readers are going to grab one of such CPUs? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section or in Facebook.

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Intel quietly starts to ship ‘Broadwell Unlocked’ microprocessors https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/anton-shilov/intel-quietly-starts-to-ship-broadwell-unlocked-microprocessors/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/anton-shilov/intel-quietly-starts-to-ship-broadwell-unlocked-microprocessors/#respond Wed, 06 May 2015 02:14:11 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=248204 Without making any loud announcements, Intel Corp. has started to ship its new-generation microprocessors code-named “Broadwell” to system makers. At least one high-end PC manufacturer is already offering computers featuring Intel’s new central processing units. CyberPowerPC currently sells Gamer Xtreme GXi320OS system featuring quad-core Intel Core i7-5775C (3.3GHz/3.7GHz) microprocessor with integrated Iris Pro 6200 graphics …

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Without making any loud announcements, Intel Corp. has started to ship its new-generation microprocessors code-named “Broadwell” to system makers. At least one high-end PC manufacturer is already offering computers featuring Intel’s new central processing units.

CyberPowerPC currently sells Gamer Xtreme GXi320OS system featuring quad-core Intel Core i7-5775C (3.3GHz/3.7GHz) microprocessor with integrated Iris Pro 6200 graphics adapter, 8GB of DDR3 memory, 2TB hard disk drive, Windows 8.1 and so on. The system costs €947.59 and is available now.

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Given the price of the PC and its rather moderate configuration, it looks like Intel’s new “Broadwell” microprocessors are not inexpensive, despite their relatively low performance out-of-the-box (which is supposed to be considerably behind that of Intel Core i7-4790K).

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Intel’s “Broadwell Unlocked” microprocessors for desktops are made using 14nm process technology. The new chips are more power efficient than existing Core i7 and Core i5 “Haswell” microprocessors, but their overclocking potential is unknown. The family of desktop-class “Broadwell Unlocked” CPUs will include only two models: the Core i7-5775C (4 cores/8 threads, 3.30GHz/3.80GHz base/turbo frequency, 6MB cache, Iris Pro 6200 graphics core, 65W TDP) and the Core i5-5675C (4 cores/4 threads, 3.10GHz/3.60GHz base/turbo frequency, 4MB cache, Iris Pro 6200 graphics core, 65W TDP).

Intel did not comment on the news-story.

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KitGuru Says: If system makers already list “Broadwell”-based PCs, it is pretty clear that the world’s largest maker of CPUs will introduce its new chips in the coming weeks.

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Gigabyte adds ‘Broadwell’ CPU support to Intel Z97, H97 platforms https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/anton-shilov/gigabyte-adds-broadwell-cpu-support-to-intel-z97-h97-platforms/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/anton-shilov/gigabyte-adds-broadwell-cpu-support-to-intel-z97-h97-platforms/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2015 10:18:50 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=247484 Gigabyte Technology on Thursday said that it had released new BIOS versions for all of its latest LGA1150 mainboards that add support for Intel Corp.’s upcoming Core i-series 5000-sequence “Broadwell” microprocessors. The move confirms imminent introduction of Intel’s new central processing units. From now on, all Gigabyte mainboards based on the Intel Z97 and H97 …

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Gigabyte Technology on Thursday said that it had released new BIOS versions for all of its latest LGA1150 mainboards that add support for Intel Corp.’s upcoming Core i-series 5000-sequence “Broadwell” microprocessors. The move confirms imminent introduction of Intel’s new central processing units.

From now on, all Gigabyte mainboards based on the Intel Z97 and H97 core-logic sets will support Intel Core i-series 5000-family processors made using 14nm process technology and known as “Broadwell”. In a bid to add support for Intel’s latest CPUs to their platforms, end-users will need to flash their mainboards with the latest BIOS version. Updating the firmware using Gigabyte’s @BIOS utility is an easy one-click process.

Intel’s upcoming “Broadwell” central processing units made using 14nm fabrication technology are expected to reduce power consumption compared to existing “Haswell”, “Haswell Refresh” and “Devil’s Canyon” microprocessors made using 22nm manufacturing process. Intel is expected to release its family of “Broadwell” CPUs for desktops in mid-May.

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Earlier this year it was reported that Intel’s lineup of higher-end quad-core “Broadwell” central processing units for desktop computers will be very limited. It will consist of five models in BGA1364 and LGA1150 form-factors designed for all-in-one and desktop PCs. Intel is also projected to introduce dual-core “Broadwell” products for desktops, but no details are available at the moment.

The family of “Broadwell Unlocked” processors designed for overclockers and featuring unlocked multiplier is expected to feature only two models: the Core i7-5775C (4 cores/8 threads, 3.30GHz/3.80GHz base/turbo frequency, 6MB cache, Iris Pro 6200 graphics core, 65W TDP) and the Core i5-5675C (4 cores/4 threads, 3.10GHz/3.60GHz base/turbo frequency, 4MB cache, Iris Pro 6200 graphics core, 65W TDP).

While “Broadwell” products will introduce several new features as well as will lower power consumption of CPUs compared to 22nm chips, they will not increase performance of desktop systems.

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KitGuru Says: Intel’s “Broadwell” processors are a couple of weeks away. While they may not be performance champs out-of-box, their prices may pleasantly surprise those, who does not like to spend a lot on hardware. But will those chips be successful on the market? Only time will tell.

Are you guys going to upgrade to “Broadwell” (if your current CPUs do not beat them, of course), or are you going to wait for “Skylake”? Share your thoughts in comments or on Facebook.

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Intel to release ‘Broadwell’ CPUs with unlocked multiplier in mid-May https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/anton-shilov/intel-to-release-broadwell-with-unlocked-multiplier-in-mid-may/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/anton-shilov/intel-to-release-broadwell-with-unlocked-multiplier-in-mid-may/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2015 22:58:40 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=246126 Intel Corp. plans to release its long-awaited Core i5 and Core i7 “Broadwell” microprocessors with unlocked multiplier for desktops in the middle of May, according to a slide from the company’s presentation. While the chips will “officially” support overclocking, they may not necessarily get popular among enthusiasts. Intel intends to release its new Core i7 …

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Intel Corp. plans to release its long-awaited Core i5 and Core i7 “Broadwell” microprocessors with unlocked multiplier for desktops in the middle of May, according to a slide from the company’s presentation. While the chips will “officially” support overclocking, they may not necessarily get popular among enthusiasts.

Intel intends to release its new Core i7 and Core i5 processors in LGA1150 packaging with unlocked multiplier, 65W thermal design power and Iris Pro graphics in mid-May, according to a picture of a slide from Intel's new presentation, which was published by an editor of Hong-Kong-based HKEPC web-site late last week. Intel traditionally refreshes its product lines in April – June timeframe, hence, it is possible that it will release its new chips in mid-May.

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As reported earlier this year, Intel’s family of “Broadwell” processors for desktops will not be big. It will consist of five models in BGA1364 and LGA1150 form-factors designed for all-in-one and desktop PCs.

The lineup of “Broadwell Unlocked” processors will be limited to only two models: the Core i7-5775C (4 cores/8 threads, 3.30GHz/3.80GHz base/turbo frequency, 6MB cache, Iris Pro 6200 graphics core, 65W TDP) and the Core i5-5675C (4 cores/4 threads, 3.10GHz/3.60GHz base/turbo frequency, 4MB cache, Iris Pro 6200 graphics core, 65W TDP).

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Even though the upcoming fifth-generation Core i-series processors will feature unlocked multiplier, their default clock-rates will be so low that they will not be competitive against last year’s Core i5 and Core i7 processors code-named “Devil’s Canyon” or even the two years old Core i7-4770K “Haswell”.

Prices of Intel’s Core i7-5775C and Core i5-5675C are unknown, but given their limited performance, they should not be too high.

Later this year Intel plans to release its all-new “Skylake-K” processors for desktops, which are currently expected to be the true successors of “Haswell-K” and “Devil’s Canyon”.

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Intel did not comment on the news-story.

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KitGuru Says: It looks like Intel wants enthusiasts to get its brand-new “Skylake” processors and platforms, which is why it intentionally lowers performance of “Broadwell Unlocked” chips. Hopefully, the new chips will be more or less affordable and will become a good choice for enthusiasts with budget constraints.

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Intel could limit “Broadwell” LGA1150 CPU family to two chips https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/anton-shilov/intel-could-limit-desktop-broadwell-family-in-lga1150-package-to-two-processors/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/anton-shilov/intel-could-limit-desktop-broadwell-family-in-lga1150-package-to-two-processors/#respond Tue, 24 Mar 2015 23:59:11 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=241645 Intel Corp.’s code-named “Broadwell” microprocessors are not going to have a long lifespan on any markets since their successors – code-named “Skylake” chips – are ready to hit the market. Moreover, if a new media report is correct, the world’s largest chipmaker plans to limit availability of “Broadwell” CPUs on the desktop market. Chinese VR-Zone reports …

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Intel Corp.’s code-named “Broadwell” microprocessors are not going to have a long lifespan on any markets since their successors – code-named “Skylake” chips – are ready to hit the market. Moreover, if a new media report is correct, the world’s largest chipmaker plans to limit availability of “Broadwell” CPUs on the desktop market.

Chinese VR-Zone reports that the family of “Broadwell” central processing units for desktops and all-in-one (AIO) personal computers will consist of only five models: three in BGA1364 package that are designed for AIO PCs and two in LGA1150 form-factor for systems powered by mainboards featuring Intel 9-series chipsets.

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The new Core i7-5775C (4 cores/8 threads, 3.30GHz/3.80GHz base/turbo frequency, 6MB cache, Iris Pro 6200 graphics core, 65W TDP) and Core i5-5675C (4 cores/4 threads, 3.10GHz/3.60GHz base/turbo frequency, 4MB cache, Iris Pro 6200 graphics core, 65W TDP) will feature unlocked multiplier and will thus support overclocking. Unfortunately, these will be the only “Broadwell” processors for desktops in LGA packaging. Given their low clock-rates, it is obvious that they will not outperform Intel’s Core i7-4790K “Devil’s Canyon” and will even not beat the two years old Core i7-4770K “Haswell”.

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It is unknown whether the new CPUs will feature decent overclocking potential. But given their not very high performance out-of-box, it is likely that they will be rather inexpensive.

The reasons why Intel decided to trim the “Broadwell” family for desktops so significantly are completely unclear. Some market rumours indicate that Intel still has issues with high frequencies of chips made using 14nm fabrication process. While this is possible, Intel’s problems would not be limited to frequencies and the company would have to reconsider its strategies about the code-named “Broadwell-E”, “Broadwell-EP” and well as “Skylake” chips.

Intel did not comment on the news-story.

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KitGuru Says: While it is truly regrettable that we are not going to see high-performance “Broadwell” processors for desktops, if Intel’s Core i7-5775C and Core i5-5675C carry appropriate (i.e., affordable) price tags, then it will not be that bad. They will expand Intel’s family of chips for enthusiasts who need overclocking capabilities and some people will be able to save money on CPUs.

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