Intel has taken the wraps off a new set of Xeon processors. A total of 12 new Xeon processors that span a range of capabilities and core counts were introduced following the release of Nehalem EPs (Efficient Performance) 3500 and 5500 this week. These new Nehalem-based Xeon chips for servers and workstations, are bringing increased performance and greater power efficiency in the biggest overhaul of the Xeon platform for years.
At the top-of-the-line, there's the Xeon W5580 (3.2GHz, quad-core, 8MB L3 cache, 6.4 GT/s QPI, 1333MHz memory speed, and a 130W TDP. If that seems a tad heavy, chances are that Intel's got something else in the new lineup you might be interested in, including low-power Xeons (L5520 and L5506). All of the new processors are quad-core save for the bottom-line entry model E5502 (1.86GHz dual-core, 4MB L3 cache, $188), but HyperTreading support remains something of a premium feature. Of the twelve Xeons launched today, the top eight use HT while the last four do not.
Xeon EP benchmarks have been sweeping all competition in the server market, including Anand's data that suggests AMD is not yet ready in capturing the crown from Intel in the server division.
Nehalem-EP is currently undisputed in terms of performance and price efficiency. Though there's room in the midrange for AMD to carve itself a position, but it's going to keep consistently and excellent execution through the next whole year, onwards to a flawless transition to 32nm.
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