While we’re on the new Intel 955 processor - let’s round up some more reviews found on the net. Here’s one review from Digit-Life. Their verdict?

Intel nearly managed to catch up with the dual-core processor from AMD. At the cost of a hugely enlarged chip (1066-MHz bus + 2 MB Cache per each core + increased frequency) — but it still managed to do it. Indeed, Intel Pentium eXtreme Edition 955 is currently approximately on a par (in total score) with AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ in performance. Of course, it’s a tad slower (again in the total score in all applications) — but the approximate parity is still there.

Here’s a review from Lost Circuits. Their verdict:

Intel’s latest processor release is another evolutionary step in the development of the Pentium4. With its 65 nm interconnect processs and 35 nm transistor gate length, the P1264 process sets new standards but overall it appears that while it is a giant leap for Intel, it is still a small step for overall desktop performance. Likewise, the powerconsumption of the Presler die certainly does not fall into the category of environmentally friendly. This does not mean that the Presler is a bad processor, on the contrary, it does have a huge amount of horsepower which is evident in those applications that can take advantage of it.

Finally - here’s a review from X Bit Labs. Their verdict:

In conclusion I would like to say that the major advantage of the Presler CPU for the manufacturer is its internal core structure composed of two individual dies. As a result, Intel managed to significantly reduce the production cost for these processors, which will help inexpensive dual-core Pentium D processors invade the market in 2006.

[Digit-Life review]
[Lost-Circuits]
[Xbit Labs]

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