Fudzilla: Intel 45nm Havendale MCM replaced by 32nm+45nm MCM

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Following similar rumours from other sources, Fudo now claims that Intel is replacing the Havendale (the 45nm CPU+GPU MCM) by Clarkdale, which keeps the same IGP but replaces the CPU by a 32nm dual-core chip. It is slated to still be on time for the 2010 Notebook refresh cycle in Q1 2010.

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http://download.intel.com/pressroom/kits/32nm/westmere/32nm_WSM_Press.pdf

If you consider the scaling between booth packages is equal (penryn could be smaller - 775 vs 1156 pins), Ironlake (the IGP-die) should be >=100mm² @ 45nm. :oops:

Even with Intels architecture should be a significant performance bump over GMA X4500 possible, but nicer would be indeed some SGX-tech in this space.:LOL:
 
Ironlake (the IGP-die) should be >=100mm² @ 45nm. :oops:

Even with Intels architecture should be a significant performance bump over GMA X4500 possible, but nicer would be indeed some SGX-tech in this space.:LOL:
You're too optimistic. Intel's IGPs just [censored]. G45's current die size is 98mm² on 65nm (see Page 11 of: http://www.intel.com/Assets/PDF/designguide/319972.pdf ), and ICH10 is way bigger than SB600/700 too. People always think Intel's IGPs are so weak because they're cheapskates. No, sorry; they just can't design that stuff to save their lives.
 
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