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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Corbus
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#4732279 Posted on: 12/26/2013 08:57 PM

At this rate gamers can't complain of the lack of CPU horsepower.

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#4732287 Posted on: 12/26/2013 09:17 PM

At this rate gamers can't complain of the lack of CPU horsepower.

Think if someone decide to stick 780Ti x 4 and run benchmarks.

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#4732291 Posted on: 12/26/2013 09:31 PM

Extreme amount of raw power out there.Of course not cheap.

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#4732293 Posted on: 12/26/2013 09:37 PM

Hmm I'm more interested in broadwell, but DDR4 support on an 8 core haswell is nuts!

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#4732295 Posted on: 12/26/2013 09:40 PM

It's a nice step forward. At current I doubt I'll upgrade until Skylake, either way I wont be buying another quad core (Even with HT). Unless AMD up their game I'll probably end up on Broadwell-E if Intel stick to their current release format.

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#4732305 Posted on: 12/26/2013 10:11 PM

If this thing is Q3 2014 then Skylake will be almost Q1 2016 in terms of availability for me .. can't wait that long

Get over here!!!

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#4732348 Posted on: 12/26/2013 11:29 PM

Time to start saving me thinks. I really dont want to buy another quad core again

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#4732356 Posted on: 12/26/2013 11:47 PM

Yes! I'm definitely buying in this time. My computer really sucks now

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#4732389 Posted on: 12/27/2013 12:55 AM

This looks very interesting, glad to see Intel are making CPU's with more cores and the DDR4 memory config looks awesome. Though just because Intel is willing to start manufacturing 8 core CPU's does not make them any more relevant than when AMD manufactured 8 core CPU's.
Every time I have read reviews of AMDs 8 core CPU's Intel fanboys have always stated that 8 cores are irrelevant because applications are not currently optimized fully for quad core let alone 8 core CPU's.
Just hoping that those same fan boy's still think that 8 cores are irrelevant and that they are not suddenly the next big thing. (The intel fanboy's I am talking about where not from this website)
Though this looks very promising the path Intel is taking.

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#4732420 Posted on: 12/27/2013 01:44 AM

^^what?!

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#4732436 Posted on: 12/27/2013 02:35 AM

Im already benefiting from all Haswell stuff, its mostly by lower threaded apps, so nothing will change there.. 8threads is plenty too.

I bet 8core won't OC much, max 4.5ghz. Well not with 16threads.

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#4732503 Posted on: 12/27/2013 06:31 AM

This will be my next CPU/RAM/MB upgrade methinks. Just been waiting for a big boost, this is probably it... will see! :hatty:

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#4732511 Posted on: 12/27/2013 07:10 AM

How about Sata express support?

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#4732537 Posted on: 12/27/2013 09:06 AM

Still way to few PCIe lanes. Quad-SLI will be forced to 4x8, because 4x16 isn't possible. Now add PCIe/SATA express and you'll rather need 80 lanes, twice as much as they offer. Lame. Though a dual Xeon setup would just have those 80 lanes.

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#4732573 Posted on: 12/27/2013 10:36 AM

5960X will be the 8-core? Well there my chance of getting a 8-core as I stated in a previous post. :bang:

Well, thankfully they will drive down the prices of the 4930k by then. And there's Broadwell too.

I really wanted a 8c/16t cpu by end of 2014 but that X after the cpu means its a no go for me..

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