Intel is planning to release a faster version of the current Core i7 980 Extreme. While no specific details are known, it is more than likely that the world’s largest maker of chips will boost clock-speed of the Gulftown design up from 3.33GHz and will call the processor Core i7-990X. Logic assumes that this processor will be clocked one step higher in its multiplier at at 3.46 GHz.
In the third quarter of this year Intel also plans to release its Core i7-970 chip, which will work at 3.20GHz. All these subtle changes will also mean repositioning of all prices, it will be good to see some more models as it drives prices down.
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