Intel brings Nehalem to CULV family
[Reprinted from NetbookTech]
Intel finally refreshes their consumer ultra-low voltage (CULV) product line with today’s introduction of the new CULV 2010 Intel Core Processors. The new processor lineup finally brings Intel’s Nehalem architecture down to the ultra-low processor segment which powers systems such as thin-and-light notebooks and ultra-portable notebooks.
All the new processors will feature the letters “UM” at the end of the product number. The new Core ULV processors being introduced today include:
- Intel Core i7-660UM clocked at 1.33 GHz with a turbo frequency of up to 2.4 GHz. 2 Cores and 4M cache. 1ku boxed pricing of $305
- Intel Core i5-540UM clocked at 1.2GHz with a turbo frequency of up to 2 GHz. 2 Core and 3M cache.1 ku boxed pricing of $241
- Intel Core i5-430UM clocked at 1.2GHz with a turbo frequency of up to 1.73 GHz. 2 Core and 3M cache.
- Intel Core i3-330UM clocked at 1.2 GHz. 2 Cores and 3M cache.
Key features of the Intel Core i7/i5 ULV processors include:
- Intel Turbo Boost Technology
- Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
- Intel HD graphics
- Intel Smart Cache
- Integrated Memory Controller and DDR3 memory support
- 18W TDP
- Intel VT technology and Intel VT-d technology
- AES-NI support
- Intel Trusted Execution Technology
Key features of the Intel Core i3 ULV processor include:
- Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
- Intel HD graphics
- Intel Smart Cache
- Integrated Memory Controller and DDR3 memory support
- Intel VT technology
The processors as a whole are also more than 32 percent smaller than standard voltage processors with CULV processors measuring 1428 mm2 in area while standard voltage processors measure 2117 mm2.
Of course the new processors are also expected to be higher performing than the current crop of CULV Intel processors. For example, Intel claims the new Intel Core i5-430UM processor when compared to the Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 achieves performance increases of 35% in multi-tasking operations, more than 40% in video-editing operations, and more than twice the performance in graphics operations.
Rounding out the new crop of CULV processors will be the low-end dual-core Intel Pentium Processor U5400 clocked at 1.2 GHz and dual-core Intel Celeron Processor U3400 processor clocked at 1.06GHz.
Finally supporting the new CULV processor rollout will be the Mobile Intel 5 Series Chipset which features multiple audio/video options, enhanced data and PC protection via Intel Anti-Theft technology, and data protection for user’s digital assets.
[Check out the launch presentation]
