Intel Haswell-E Roadmap Confirms DDR4 - 8 Cores and Launch in Q3 2014

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 12/26/2013 07:43 PM | source: | 29 comment(s)

We have talked a lot about Haswell-E in the past already, as it is the next big thing in processor land to happen in 2014. A new roadmap leaked on the Haswell-E is an 8 core CPU series. Conformed now is that with the platform you'll get DDR4 memory. Quad-channel DDR4 RAM along with increased frequencies could lead to a near 50% increase in bandwidth compared to the older, triple-channel configuration which housed much more conservative RAM clock speeds. The high-end SKU will be priced at 999 USD.

The Haswell-E will be available in ‘K’ and ‘X’ options. The Extreme Edition variant denoted by the ‘X’ is the flagship SKU boasting 8 cores while the remaining processors would feature 4-6 cores depending on the model. The X99 series Chipset will feature USB 3.0 support and upto ten 6GB/s SATA Ports.

Haswell-E will use the latest 3D Transistor technology based on a 22nm fabrication process and will of course support Hyper Threading, Turbo Boost 2.0 and PCI-E 3.0.

Model	Intel Core i7-5960X	Intel Core i7-5930K	Intel Core i7-4960X	Intel Core i7-4930K
Platform	Haswell-E	Haswell-E	Ivy Bridge-E	Ivy Bridge-E
Process	22nm	22nm	22nm	22nm
Cores/Threads	8/16	6/12	6/12	6/12
Cache	20 MB L3	15 MB L3	15 MB L3	12 MB L3
Core Clock	TBA	TBA	3.3 GHz	3.3 GHz
Socket	LGA 2011-13	LGA 2011-13	LGA 2011	LGA 2011
TDP	140W	140W	130W	130W
Memory	DDR4-2133 MHz	DDR4-2133 MHz	DDR3-1600 MHz	DDR3-1600 MHz
Chipset	X99	X99	X79	X79

An X99 chipset will support low voltage (1.2V) DDR4 RAM kits (must be the 1333 MHz ones). The DIMM connector now has 288 pins (as opposed to 284 from earlier), the 4 additional pins added to support NVDIMM modules. Good news is that both 284/288 pin RAM modules will be usable on motherboards with the 284 pin connector or the new 288 pin connector.

Haswell-E will bring a new version of your same old LGA 2011 socket with it. Dubbed LGA 2011-3, the derived socket has the same dimensions and ball pattern pitch as LGA 2011. Basically, the number of pins remains the same while their layout changes. According to the slides, the new design is more efficient as per Intel’s research, and additional wings in the LGA 2011-3 socket help improve package handling. The first X99 motherboards are expected to be unveiled at Computex 201

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Koniakki
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#4733114 Posted on: 12/28/2013 12:20 PM

Quad-channel DDR4 RAM is all I'm interested for the normal line, not "E".

Keep or increase a quad qore's results with even kinda lower voltage and I'm sold.

+1 Totally forgot to mention DDR4!! :thumbup:

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#4733619 Posted on: 12/29/2013 03:52 PM

Let's hope Intel keeps their "We're not slowing down!" promise. Lately everything is about low power. Although it helps the electricity bills go down, it is hardly what a lot of enthusiasts want.

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#4733884 Posted on: 12/30/2013 02:17 AM

I don't understand why people are so worried about power consumption by their desktop. Household A/C units, electric stoves, electric water heaters , etc draw more power than most desktop computers.

Robbo9999
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#4734023 Posted on: 12/30/2013 11:47 AM

I don't understand why people are so worried about power consumption by their desktop. Household A/C units, electric stoves, electric water heaters , etc draw more power than most desktop computers.

I think Intel and other companies are focussing on low power solutions due to emphasis on mobile technology. I agree it's not so important for most desktop users though, but probably useful for businesses & servers.

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#4734270 Posted on: 12/30/2013 07:33 PM

Sata express

No SATA EXPRESS support?. My god................ :bang:

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