As AMD gets ready to launch triple core Phenoms, Intel prepares to strike back at any potential threat. The current rumor is that a new E8600 Core 2 Duo model is coming, it's based on the "Wolfdale" core and runs at 3.33GHz with an 1333MHz FSB.
While still a rumor, 3.33GHz are more than easily achievable with the new cores, especially in dual cores, so take this as a serious possibility.
This is not something really needed right now, probably not even before the B3 Phenom X3 makes a debut, but Intel will have it ready nonetheless, so reviewers can have something palpable to compare the X3 against.
By doing this, Intel is also able to keep the quad-cores priced higher and have the dual-cores, which are cheaper to manufacture, fighting with AMD's Phenom X3. The performance should still weigh to the blue side due to the low clocks the Phenom X3 will have.
No word yet on pricing.
Keywords: Intel core 2 duo e8600 3.33GHz 1333
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