So how are the new Sandy Bridge processors?

[Goosey_J]

Do they live up to the hype? How do they perform compared to the i7 9xx range?
I've noticed that PCS are not offering them on the extreme spec computers. Is this because they do not rival existing processors?

 

[Tom DWC]

Sandy Bridge will be followed by Ivy Bridge later this year. Sandy Bridge is the mid end of the new processor range and Ivy Bridge is the high end. For the majority of tasks (such as gaming) Sandy Bridge will outperform the previous generation though there are a few exceptions. For example, the i7-970 would be better than the i5-2500 for heavily threaded applications.

 

[Goosey_J]

Is there a confirmed release date for the Ivy Bridge chip? How are they supposed to optimize performance in comparison into the old intel model of processor?

 

[Nemesis]

the integrated graphics are supposed to be 30% faster than sandy bridge
the overall performance is supposed to experience a 20% performance boost
This is due to a change in the manufacturing process to 22nm

http://www.techeye.net/chips/intels-ivy-bridge-will-rule-the-chip-roost
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandy_Bridge#Ivy_Bridge

the integrated graphics will also support DX11

Oh and theyre expected to arrive somewhere in the first half of 2012

 

[Gorman]

Is there a confirmed release date for the Ivy Bridge chip? How are they supposed to optimize performance in comparison into the old intel model of processor?

No dates as yet, although the best indicator is when you see me posting pics of my Ivy rig on here!

Ivy is the big chip I7 replacement, the current sandy lineup is the little chip I7 / I5 replacement.

 

[Goosey_J]

And what are the Ivy Bridge chips expected to be priced at?

 

[Gorman]

No info available, i would say between lots and a massive amount.

 

[Nemesis]

itll be leaked in due time dont worry
for now i wouldnt worry about it

 

[Goosey_J]

Patience is just another word for getting old! But you're right, it's pointless speculating really. I'm just getting overexcited about PC I'm not going to own for at least another 7-9 months.

 

[Anthony.Ralph]

And the problem then is that by then, something else even more tasty will be on the horizon (aka the internet rumour mill) [cynical mode off]

Anthony

 

[Luckless]

Go Sandybridge Runs cooler and better for gaming... and that's what counts right???!