First unofficial pricing shows up on the web.
As you might already know, the first wave of LGA 1156 processors will include three models - the quad-core Core i5 750 (2.66 GHz), Core i7 860 (2.80 GHz), and Core i7 870 (2.93 GHz), which cost $196, $284 and $562 respectively, and features an integrated dual channel DDR3-1333 memory controller, 8MB of L3 cache, and a TDP of 95W. The i7 860 and 870 both feature Hyper-Threading support and thus can process up to 8 threads simultaneously, while the i5 750 lacks this feature. These CPUs are scheduled for a September release, with the latest info pointing out to a launch on September 6th.
Well, $562 for something that has a model number below the current $250 LGA 1366 CPU is controversial, to say the least. The performance will probably be higher due to the integrated PCI-Express controllers and the higher clocking that the updated Turbo technology provides on the "Lynnfield" cores, but you lose the possibility to upgrade to "Gulftown" six-core 32nm processors and the difference in price more than makes up for the platform costs.
Benchmarks will tell the right tale but the numbering scheme has lost credibility just now - confusion will reign once again.
Via VR-Zone
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