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Intel Corp. has decided to postpone release of its next-generation high-end desktop microprocessors code-named “Broadwell-E”, based on a media report. The new central processing units will be formally introduced in February or March, 2016, not in January, as expected before.

According to excerpts from an Intel’s document published by BenchLife, Intel will start mass production of its Core i7 “Broadwell-E” processors in February or March, 2016. It is highly likely that Intel will formally introduce its new enthusiast-class chips at CeBIT trade-show in March. Based on the documents, Intel recently reconsidered release schedule of the new CPUs.

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Intel’s Core i7 Extreme “Broadwell-E” microprocessors will have six or eight cores with Hyper-Threading technology, quad-channel DDR4 memory controller (which will gain support for 2400MHz DDR4 SDRAM), 20MB last level cache, up to 40 PCI Express 3.0 lanes, unlocked multiplier and so on.

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The new “Broadwell-E” chips will be drop-in compatible with existing mainboards based on Intel’s X99 core-logic set with LGA2011-3 sockets.

The reason why Intel decided to slightly postpone the release of “Broadwell-E” product is unknown, but Intel has already delayed launch of multiple processors made using 14nm fabrication process.

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KitGuru Says: Keeping in mind that Intel’s Core i7 Extreme processors simply have no rivals, slight delay of the “Broadwell-E” will hardly affect business performance of the chip giant.

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Intel could cancel ‘Broadwell-E’ in favour of ‘Skylake-E’ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/anton-shilov/intel-could-cancel-broadwell-e-in-favour-of-skylake-e/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/anton-shilov/intel-could-cancel-broadwell-e-in-favour-of-skylake-e/#comments Wed, 13 May 2015 06:58:51 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=249193 Intel Corp.’s high-end desktop (HEDT) processors for enthusiasts deliver unbeatable performance, but are based on rather outdated micro-architectures compared to mainstream chips. In a bid to fix that, the world’s No. 1 maker of microprocessors for personal computers may abandon its next-generation “Broadwell-E” and bring more advanced “Skylake-E” forward. Intel released its Core i7 “Haswell-E” …

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Intel Corp.’s high-end desktop (HEDT) processors for enthusiasts deliver unbeatable performance, but are based on rather outdated micro-architectures compared to mainstream chips. In a bid to fix that, the world’s No. 1 maker of microprocessors for personal computers may abandon its next-generation “Broadwell-E” and bring more advanced “Skylake-E” forward.

Intel released its Core i7 “Haswell-E” microprocessors for extreme gamers and enthusiasts in September, 2014, and is expected to introduce more advanced “Broadwell-E” high-end desktop chips in the first quarter of 2016. By the time the “Broadwell-E” arrives, Intel will be offering “Skylake” processors with more advanced micro-architecture for all types of mainstream PCs and in certain cases such chips could beat more expensive HEDT offerings.

According to an alleged slide from Intel’s roadmap, which was published by Hardware.fi, the company intends to cancel release of its “Broadwell-E” in Q1 2016, but to unveil its “Skylake-E” chip in the Q3 2016. It is unclear whether the upcoming CPU will be compatible with the Intel X99 core-logic and LGA2011-3 platforms, but it is a likely scenario.

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Intel’s “Skylake-E” central processing unit will be made using 14nm process technology and will feature all-new micro-architecture to deliver considerably higher performance compared to existing HEDT offerings from Intel.

Intel did not comment on the news-story.

Disclaimer: KitGuru could not verify authenticity of the slide at press time.

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KitGuru Says: In fact, it makes a great sense for Intel to cancel its “Broadwell-E” and concentrate on release of its “Skylake-E” instead. While this is theoretically possible, it should be kept in mind that all HEDT chips are based on silicon for Xeon E5 processors for servers. As a result, unless Intel cancels its upcoming “Broadwell-EP”, it can hardly cancel “Broadwell-E” and bring “Skylake-E” forward. Meanwhile, disrupting server plans is not something that Intel wants to do.

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Intel delays Broadwell-E processor for high-end desktops to 2016 https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/anton-shilov/intel-delays-broadwell-e-processor-for-high-end-desktops-to-2016/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/anton-shilov/intel-delays-broadwell-e-processor-for-high-end-desktops-to-2016/#comments Tue, 21 Oct 2014 12:09:54 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=217662 Intel Corp. has decided to delay mass production of its next-generation code-named “Broadwell-E” microprocessor to the first quarter of 2016. Exact reasons for the decision are unclear, but probably the issues with the company's 14nm process technology as well as the lack of competition on the market of ultra-high-end desktop platforms are among them. The code-named …

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Intel Corp. has decided to delay mass production of its next-generation code-named “Broadwell-E” microprocessor to the first quarter of 2016. Exact reasons for the decision are unclear, but probably the issues with the company's 14nm process technology as well as the lack of competition on the market of ultra-high-end desktop platforms are among them.

The code-named “Broadwell-E” central processing units for high-end desktops will resemble the existing Core i7-5800-/5900-series “Haswell-E” chips and will even be drop-in compatible with LGA2011 v3 mainboards based on the Intel X99 core-logic. The new HEDT CPUs will feature six or eight cores, up to 20MB of last-level-cache, quad-channel DDR4 memory, PCI Express 3.0 lanes, 140W thermal design power and so on.

Unfortunately, the new enthusiast-class chips from Intel will not see the light of the day till the first quarter of 2016, reports Chinese VR-Zone web-site. The world's largest chipmaker plans to start supplying pre-ES samples of the “Broadwell-E” to partners in the second quarter of 2015, engineering samples (ES) are expected to become available on the 36th week of 2015, whereas the final qualification samples (QS) are expected to ship to Intel’s partners on the 47th week of next year.

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Given the fact that the “Broadwell-E” chips share silicon with the Xeon “Broadwell-EP” microprocessors, it is highly likely that it will also not hit the market in 2015, but will only become available in 2016.

Intel did not comment on the news-story.

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KitGuru Says: On the one hand, Intel does not need “Broadwell-E” any time soon because it has no rivals on the market of high-end desktops. AMD’s FX chips will not become competitive for that segment at least until 2016 when the code-named “Zen” (or “Xen”?) micro-architecture rolls-out. On the other hand, given all the issues with 14nm fabrication process, it is logical for Intel to postpone production of large chips until all the issues with the manufacturing technology are solved. This helps to drive down costs and maximize profits.

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